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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities.

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The fair value of notes assumed in noncash investing or financing activities.

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Notes Receivable From Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Contract	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Number of outstanding notes receivable				1
Interest rate on notes receivable - stated				5.70%
Interest rate on notes receivable - range minimum						2.90%
Interest rate on notes receivable - range maximum						5.70%
Notes due through various dates				Mar. 01, 2017		Jun. 30, 2017
Allowance for uncollectible notes receivable	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Interest income on notes receivable		0.1	0.6	0.1	1.3
Ownership percentage in joint ventures	50.00%					50.00%
Notes receivable settlement	$ 54.8