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Investments in Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Number of joint ventures accounted for under equity method investments | 3 |
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 | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,400,000
Maximum [Member] |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment ownership percentage | 31.30% |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment ownership percentage | 20.00% |

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