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Amount of dividend income on nonoperating securities.

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The carrying amount of investments in unconsolidated real estate and other joint ventures not separately presented. This includes direct and indirect investments.

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Real Estate and Other Activities - Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures			$ 1,156,397	$ 1,474,455
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment			100.00%
Dividend income			$ 45,000	69,000
Capital contributions	$ 40,000
Percentage of interest retained in venture		25.00%
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment			100.00%
Common Spirit [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment			25.00%
Investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures			$ 113,202	$ 0