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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016
Pan Bay Center |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Deferral period of gains from sale of other properties, for tax purposes | 180 days | 180 days

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