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ACQUISITIONS (Weighted-average Amortization Periods as of Respective Acquisition) (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017
Sears Stores | Above-market leases |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period | 2 years
Sears Stores | In-place leases |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period | 2 years 2 months
Sears Stores | Below-market leases |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period | 5 years 4 months 20 days
Macy's Stores | In-place leases |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period | 2 years 1 month 28 days
Macy's Stores | Below-market leases |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period | 2 years 1 month 28 days

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