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Investments In Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Number of joint ventures accounted for under equity method investments | 4 |
Maximum guaranteed amount of loans utilized for construction and development activities for joint ventures | $ 0 |
Fees earned for property and asset management, construction, development, and other services to joint ventures | $ 2,700,000 | $ 2,700,000
Number of assets under contract to be sold in an unconsolidated joint venture | 14 |
Number of apartment homes under contract to be sold in an unconsolidated joint venture | 3,098 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Equity method investment ownership percentage | 15.00% |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Equity method investment ownership percentage | 20.00% |

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