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Discontinued Operations and Real Estate Impairment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 properties | Mar. 31, 2013
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Debt satisfaction gains, net | $ (3,304) | $ (10,703)
Real Estate Properties Held For Sale | 4 |
Total gross revenues | 1,214 | 4,382
Pre-tax income (loss) | (2,065) | 4,045
Discontinued Operation Asset Impairment Charges | 2,309 | 7,344
Impairment of Real Estate | 16,400 | 2,413
Sold Properties [Member] |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate Gross Disposition Price | 350 | 1,900
Number Of Properties Sold |  | 1
Transferred Property [Member] |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Number Of Properties Transferred |  | 2
Transfer of Real Estate |  | 23,281
Debt satisfaction gains, net |  | $ 10,256

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