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Segment Information - Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures (Parentheticals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Other liabilities | $ 31,379 | $ 37,558
Coppell Associates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Other liabilities | $ 1,100 | $ 1,200

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