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CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Cash paid for interest | $ 9,942,000 | $ 9,838,000 | $ 8,791,000
Cash paid for state income taxes | $ 47,000 | 32,000 | 51,000
NERA Dean Street Apartments And Westgate Apartments |  |  |
Non-cash financing activities in connection with acquisition |  |  | $ 7,077,000
Residences at Captain Parkers LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts |  |  |
Non-cash financing activities in connection with acquisition |  | $ 25,000,000 |

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