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Real Estate (Real Estate Available and Held for Sale) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real estate available and held for sale	$ 334,691	$ 360,517
Residential Operating Properties
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real estate available and held for sale	197,700	221,000
Land
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real estate available and held for sale	$ 130,038	$ 132,189

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- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of investments in land and buildings held for sale, including real estate considered to be inventory of the entity.

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