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Notes Receivable - Loans Receivable on Real Estate (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate [Abstract] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 60,378 | $ 84,541
Additions: |  |
New mortgage loans | 0 | 75
Interest | 123 | 793
Accretion of discount | 214 | 202
Deductions: |  |
Payments of principal | (11,310) | 0
Balance at March 31 | $ 49,405 | $ 85,611

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