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Real Estate (Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Continuing operations | $ 2,686 | $ 89 | $ 3,714 | $ 485
Discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63
Impairment Losses and Other Charges | $ 2,686 | $ 89 | $ 3,714 | $ 548

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