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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs [Abstract] |  |  |
Maximum exposure related to investments in unconsolidated joint ventures or similar arrangements | $ 37,766 |  |
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures | 35,266 | 11,732 |
Notes Receivable, Related Parties | 2,500 |  |
Capitalized interest and other costs included in investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures | 806 | 806 |
Equity in Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures | $ 347 | $ (12) | $ (22)

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