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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Schedule of Impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Impairment of real estate | $ 24,900 | $ 7,300
Land held for sale | 72,700 | 36,600
Fair Value, Nonrecurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 |  |
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Impairment of real estate | 24,852 | 7,293
Initial basis of long-lived real estate assets | 71,769 | 50,242
Land held for sale | $ 46,917 | $ 42,949

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