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Segment Information (Summary Of Information By Business Segment) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |
Real estate development expenditures | $ 7,254 | $ 5,049 | $ 0

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- Definition Real estate development expenditures. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration