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Notes Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 SecurityLoan | Dec. 31, 2012 SecurityLoan
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate [Abstract] |  |
Number of loans receivable outstanding | 5 | 6
Maturity date of the principal amount | September 2011 |
Principal amount of loans subject to delinquent principal or interest | $ 9.8 |
Number of loans outstanding | 1 |
Loan loss reserve | $ 4.3 |
Past due on interest payments | 90 days |

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