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Acquisitions - Gain (Loss) on Remeasurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 17, 2015 | Nov. 14, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment |  |  | $ (1,773,558) | $ (1,532,552) |
Gain on remeasurement of assets |  |  | $ 0 | $ 22,089 | $ 1,423,136
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 |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest (as a percent) |  | 51.00% |  |  |
Inland Center |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest | $ 26,250 |  |  |  |
Carrying value of investment | (4,161) |  |  |  |
Gain on remeasurement of assets | $ 22,089 |  |  |  |
Fair value of existing ownership interest (as a percent) |  | 50.00% |  |  |

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