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Represents the range and weighted average of appraisal adjustments presented as a percent of the appraisal.

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Represents the range and weighted average of liquidation expenses presented as a percent of the appraisal.

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The technique used by the entity to measure fair value of assets at the end of the period.

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Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 820
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66048111&loc=d3e19207-110258

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