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Real estate (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Real Estate [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenues | $ 5,561 | $ 16,512 | $ 88,536
Total expenses | (2,450) | (14,683) | (62,143)
Impairment of assets | (22,576) | (9,147) | (9,572)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ (19,465) | $ (7,318) | $ 16,821

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