Real Estate Fund Investments (Changes in the Fair Value of Fund and Joint Venture) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Dispositions	$ 0	$ (5,672)	$ 0	$ (5,672)
Real Estate Investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	13,402	0	7,730
Previously recorded unrealized loss on exited investments	0	53,724	247,575	59,396
Realized loss on exited investments	0	(53,724)	(247,575)	(53,724)
Net unrealized loss on held investments	0	(6,800)	0	(6,800)
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 930	$ 0	$ 930

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