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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Carrying Value of Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 539,475 | $ 530,670
Acquisitions | 4,345 | 10,048
Disposals |  | (2,664)
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (16,977) |
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | (120) | 1,421
Ending Balance | 526,723 | 539,475
Sales and Lease Ownership |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 233,851 | 226,828
Acquisitions | 4,345 | 9,529
Disposals |  | (2,506)
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (444) |
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 170 | 0
Ending Balance | 237,922 | 233,851
Progressive |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 290,605 | 289,184
Acquisitions | 0 | 0
Disposals |  | 0
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (1,804) |
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 0 | 1,421
Ending Balance | 288,801 | 290,605
DAMI |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 290 | 0
Acquisitions | 0 | 290
Disposals |  | 0
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | 0 |
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | (290) | 0
Ending Balance | 0 | 290
HomeSmart |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 14,729 | 14,658
Acquisitions | 0 | 229
Disposals |  | (158)
Disposals, Currency Translation and Other Adjustments | (14,729) |
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | $ 0 | $ 14,729

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