Net Real Estate and Secured Note Payable Balances for Each Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Excludes unamortized fair market value adjustments	$ 13.0	$ 15.9

Excludes unamortized fair market value adjustments.

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