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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Investments in Partially-Owned Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 investment	Dec. 31, 2012 investment
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of real estate related investments	3	3
Other than temporary impairment on investments	$ 40

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Equity Method Investments, Number of Investments

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

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-Section 45

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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