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Notes Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 SecurityLoan | Dec. 31, 2011 SecurityLoan | Dec. 31, 2010
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of loans receivable outstanding | 6 | 6 |
Face value of note receivable sold, including accrued interest |  | $ 11,800,000 |
Sale proceeds on note receivable |  | 6,800,000 |
Past due on interest payments |  | 90 days |
Maturity date of the principal amount | September 2011 |  |
Principal Amount of Loans subject to delinquent principal or interest | 9,800,000 |  |
Number of loans outstanding | 1 |  |
Loan loss reserve | $ 4,300,000 | $ 5,000,000 | $ 0

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