Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	Jun. 30, 2023
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of VIEs	6
Commercial Real Estate Properties [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of VIEs	5

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