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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017 case	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of cases brought by plaintiffs \| case	2
Liability net of recoverable insurance proceeds		$ 12
Range of possible loss (up to)		35
Purchase obligation over the next twelve months		5,700
Purchase commitment period decrease		3,000
Other receivables		104	$ 419
Realogy
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other receivables		25
Wyndham
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other receivables		$ 15