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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments |  |  |  |  |
Other real estate, fair value |  | $ 50,000 | $ 74,900 | $ 50,000 | $ 74,900
Gain on investment in Lima One common equity (Note 16) |  | $ 38,933 | $ 0 | $ 38,933 | $ 0
Lima One |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments |  |  |  |  |
Gain on investment in Lima One common equity (Note 16) | $ 38,900 |  |  |  |

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