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Investments in Real Estate Ventures (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in real estate ventures
The following table shows the current year movements in our direct investments in real estate ventures that are accounted for under the fair value accounting method ($ in thousands):

 
2013

2012

Fair value investments as of January 1,
$
63,579

23,169

Investments
13,392

54,173

Distributions
(2,727
)
(1,500
)
Net fair value gain
3,320

1,062

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
(2,468
)
807

Fair value investments as of September 30,
$
75,096

77,711