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Acquisitions: Gain (Loss) on Remeasurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 17, 2015 | Nov. 14, 2014 | Oct. 24, 2013 | Sep. 17, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment |  |  |  |  | $ (1,532,552) | $ (1,532,552) | $ (984,132) |
Gain on remeasurement of assets |  |  |  |  |  | $ 22,089 | $ 1,423,136 | $ 51,205
Inland Center |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest | $ 26,250 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment | (4,161) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on remeasurement of assets | $ 22,089 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Camelback Colonnade |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest |  |  |  | $ 41,690 |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment |  |  |  | (5,349) |  |  |  |
Gain on remeasurement of assets |  |  |  | $ 36,341 |  |  |  |
Superstition Springs Land I |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest |  |  | $ 47,340 |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment |  |  | (32,476) |  |  |  |  |
Gain on remeasurement of assets |  |  | $ 14,864 |  |  |  |  |
PPR Queens Portfolio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest |  | $ 1,214,401 |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment |  | (208,735) |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on remeasurement of assets |  | $ 1,423,136 |  |  | $ 1,423,136 |  |  |

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