Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) Investment
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Number of real estate technology investment funds	8
Number of other real estate investment funds	1
Real estate technology and other real estate investments commitment funds \| $	$ 24.7

Real estate technology and other real estate investments commitment funds.

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