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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] |  |
Annual dividends distribution percentage to shareholders to qualify as a REIT | 90.00% |
Income tax related to gain on sale of available-for-sale investments |  | $ 1.0
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 0 |

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- Definition As a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), we are required to distribute annual dividends to shareholders to qualify as a REIT equal to a minimum percentage of 90% of REIT taxable income, computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and net capital gains. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Tax recognized on the sale of available-for-sale securities during the accounting period. + References No definition available. + Details
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