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Notes Receivable - Loans Receivable on Real Estate (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 60,378 | $ 84,541 |
Additions: |  |  |
New mortgage loans | 26,508 | 10,239 |
Interest | 773 | 876 |
Accretion of discount | 874 | 826 |
Deductions: |  |  |
Payments of principal and interest | (16,315) | (104) |
Loan loss reserve | 0 | (4,300) | (5,000)
Other | 0 | (31,700) |
Balance at December 31 | $ 72,218 | $ 60,378 |

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