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Term of lessee's operating lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Net rentable area for properties owned.

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Carrying amount of an option or options to acquire real property.

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OTHER CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Oakland Headquarters Lease and Sale of SFGO) (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Millions			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 17, 2021 USD ($)	May 21, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Oct. 23, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 05, 2020 USD ($) ft²
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rentable square feet (sqft) \| ft²						910
Lease, option payment letter of credit					$ 75
Lease, security letter of credit					$ 75
Term of contract						34 years 11 months
Purchase options, land, value						$ 892
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating lease right of use asset			$ 1,316	$ 1,741
Hines Atlas US LP
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating lease right of use asset			7
Office space
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of buildings		$ 800
Net cash proceeds	$ 749
Reduction to property plant and equipment			565
Reduction to accumulated depreciation			238
Pre-tax gain on sale of building			$ 422