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Segment Information - Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures of Company's Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Other liabilities | $ 19,408 | $ 31,379
Coppell Associates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Other liabilities |  | $ 1,100

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