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Real Estate (Impairments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Real Estate [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Continuing operations | $ 89 | $ 249 | $ 485 | $ 3,100
Discontinued operations | 0 | 904 | 63 | 904
Impairment Losses and Other Charges | $ 89 | $ 1,153 | $ 548 | $ 4,004

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