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Discontinued Operations And Land Dispositions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Discontinued Operations And Land Dispositions [Abstract]
Impairment (charges)/reversals	$ (12,258,000)	$ 1,138,000	$ (22,544,000)
Mortgage loans payable and accrued interest for properties under conveyance process		$ 22,900,000

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The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of assets classified as real estate held for sale - discontinued operations to fair value.

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- Definition

Mortgage Loans Payable And Accrued Interest For Conveyance Properties In Process

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