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Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 entity | Mar. 31, 2011 entity
Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities |  |
Sponsored REITs (in entities) | 16 |
Fully syndicated (in entities) | 16 |
Not fully syndicated (in entities) |  | 1
Number of REITs in which the entity holds non-controlling preferred stock interest | 3 |
Distributions from non-consolidated REITs | $ 929 | $ 1,767

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- Definition Number of sponsored real estate investment trusts, which are fully syndicated. The entity no longer derives economic benefits or risks from the common stock interest that is retained in the fully syndicated REITs. + References No definition available. + Details
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