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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	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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The revenues and gains recognized recorded for each transaction with the acquiree that is recognized separately from the acquisition of assets and assumptions of liabilities in the business combination.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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