Commitments and Contingencies Estimated Lease Future Amortization Expenses (Details) - Lease $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
2017	$ (1,061)
2018	(159)
2019	872
2020	1,895
2021	2,392
Thereafter	22,892
Total future amortization	$ 26,831

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