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Represents the percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee prior to acquisition accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

No definition available.

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Represents the ownership interest percentage acquired by the entity from a joint venture partner in an existing joint venture.

No definition available.

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Number of acquired stores.

No definition available.

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Number of properties sold by joint venture.

No definition available.

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Represents the portion of the joint venture's gain on the sale of real estate assets that was recorded by the Company as a result of their ownership in the joint venture.

No definition available.

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Represents the value of the notes receivable that was eliminated due to the acquisition of the joint venture partner interest.

No definition available.

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Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]

No definition available.

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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of gain recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of net gain (loss) recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination.

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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.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of real estate held-for-investment and real estate joint ventures.

No definition available.

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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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