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Equity-Method Investment And Other Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments And Other Assets [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments And Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
OTHER ASSETS

Our other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Accounts receivable and other assets
$
5,187

 
$
9,212

Regulatory escrows
8,208

 
8,208

Reserves for replacement, insurance and tax escrows
4,817

 
4,047

Marketable securities

 
11,745

 
$
18,212

 
$
33,212



Regulatory escrows include mandated deposits in connection with our entrance fee communities in Connecticut. Reserves for replacement, insurance and tax escrows include amounts required to be held on deposit in accordance with agency agreements governing our Fannie Mae and HUD mortgages.

As of December 31, 2016, our investments in marketable securities included available-for-sale equity securities which are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are presented as components of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from securities sales are determined based upon specific identification of the securities.

Net unrealized gains related to available-for-sale securities were $10,065,000 at December 31, 2016.