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Acquisitions (Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2012 Outlet Shoppes at El Paso and El Paso Outparcels [Member]
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Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] |  |  |
Land | $ 87,869 | $ 2,330 |
Buildings and improvements | 379,763 | 8,220 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 3,864 | 0 |
Tenant improvements | 15,328 | 0 |
Above-market leases | 15,359 | 2,030 |
In-place leases | 65,814 | 1,570 |
Total assets | 567,997 | 14,150 |
Mortgage note payables assumed | 259,470 | 0 | (66,924)
Debt premium | 15,334 | 0 |
Below-market leases | 39,698 | 2,650 |
Noncontrolling interest | 60,295 | 0 |
Value of Company's interest in joint ventures | 65,494 | 0 |
Net assets acquired | $ 127,706 | $ 11,500 | $ 116,775

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