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Real Estate Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
Acquisitions [Abstract] |
Acquisition rentable square feet | 48,000
Acquisition purchase price | $ 9.0
Acquisition-related costs | $ 0.1

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