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Significant Accounting Policies - Inv in non-consolidated REITs (Details) - USD ($) |  |  | 1 Months Ended
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May 29, 2009 | Dec. 27, 2007 | May 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2007
East Wacker |  |  |  |
Investment in Sponsored REITs |  |  |  |
Preferred shares purchased |  | 965.75 |  | 965.75
Percentage of outstanding preferred shares purchased |  | 43.70% |  | 43.70%
Net cost of preferred shares purchased |  | $ 82,813,000 |  | $ 82,813,000
Grand Boulevard |  |  |  |
Investment in Sponsored REITs |  |  |  |
Preferred shares purchased | 175.5 |  | 175.5 |
Percentage of outstanding preferred shares purchased | 27.00% |  | 27.00% |
Net cost of preferred shares purchased | $ 15,049,000 |  | $ 15,049,000 |

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