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Represents the number of unconsolidated real estate entities in which the entity had investments as of the balance sheet date.

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Number Of Development Rights, No Longer Probable

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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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The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value.

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This element represents the current and noncurrent portions of a long-term real estate loan with an initial maturity beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, to finance building costs. The funds are disbursed as needed or in accordance with a prearranged plan; generally, a portion of the funds is disbursed at inception and the remainder as construction progresses. The money is repaid on completion of the project (generally one to seven years), usually from the proceeds of a mortgage loan. The rate is normally higher than the prime rate, and there is usually an origination fee. The effective yield on these loans tends to be high, and the lender has a security interest in the real property.

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The cash inflow from borrowings to finance the cost of construction.

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Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) entity commitment	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) entity commitment	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) developmentRight
Equity method investment
Other commitments, number of SIP commitments \| commitment	7		7
Other commitment	$ 191,585		$ 191,585
Weighted average rate of return on other commitments	11.50%		11.50%
Other commitment, outstanding funding	$ 162,373		$ 162,373
Long-term construction loan, maximum borrowing capacity, guarantee, percentage	30.00%		30.00%
Loan guarantee, payment reimbursement by partner, percentage	75.00%		75.00%
Nonoperating expense related to development pursuits	$ (1,573)	$ (18,959)	$ (7,235)	$ (23,212)
Number of development rights, no longer probable \| developmentRight				3
Casualty and impairment loss	0	3,499	2,935	$ 8,550
Structured Investment Program
Equity method investment
Interest income, other	$ 4,657	1,752	11,773	3,864
Northern and Southern California and Mid-Atlantic
Equity method investment
Abandoned pursuit costs				17,111
California and Metro NY/NJ regions \| Severe Weather and Fire
Equity method investment
Casualty and impairment loss			$ 2,935
Northeast and California Regions \| Severe Weather
Equity method investment
Casualty and impairment loss		$ 3,499		$ 8,550
Unconsolidated real estate entities
Equity method investment
Number of unconsolidated real estate entities \| entity	5		5
AVA Arts District
Equity method investment
Ownership percentage	25.00%		25.00%
Proceeds from construction loans			$ 152,240
Long-term construction loan	$ 167,147		$ 167,147
Minimum \| Unconsolidated real estate entities
Equity method investment
Ownership percentage	20.00%		20.00%
Maximum \| Unconsolidated real estate entities
Equity method investment
Ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%