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Development of Rental Properties - Redevelopment of Existing Outlet Centers (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Redevelopment of Rental Properties [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Outlet Center Occupancy Percentage |  |  |  | 99.00% |  |
Net Proceeds from Land Outparcel Sales | $ 724 | $ 1,400 | $ 200 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 602
Hilton Head I [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Redevelopment of Rental Properties [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Square Footage of Center Under Redevelopment |  |  |  | 177,000 |  |
Outlet Center Occupancy Percentage |  |  |  | 100.00% |  |

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