The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes.

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This element represents the cash inflow during the period from the sale of a component of the entity.

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Property Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale (Property Dispositions) (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 05, 2017	Jun. 16, 2017	Sep. 28, 2016	Jul. 29, 2016	Jul. 27, 2016	May 02, 2016	Apr. 28, 2016	Apr. 21, 2016
1055 East Colorado Boulevard
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale								$ 29,461
Net Sales Proceeds								$ 60,076
Fairway Center II
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale							$ 14,405
Net Sales Proceeds							$ 33,062
1901 Main Street
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale						$ 29,964
Net Sales Proceeds						$ 63,149
9221 Corporate Boulevard
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale					$ (192)
Net Sales Proceeds					$ 12,035
150 West Jefferson
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale				$ (680)
Net Sales Proceeds				$ 77,827
9200 and 9211 Corporate Boulevard
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale			$ (41)
Net Sales Proceeds			$ 12,518
Sarasota Commerce Center II
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale		$ 6,493
Net Sales Proceeds		$ 23,090
Two Independence Square
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) on Sale	$ 109,516
Net Sales Proceeds	$ 352,180