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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation [Roll Forward]
Net assets in liquidation, beginning of period	$ 635,441
Change in liquidation value of investments in real estate after closing costs/disposition fees	(8,965)
Redemptions	(1,616)
Other changes, net	2,756
Net decrease in liquidation value	(7,825)
Liquidating distribution to stockholders	(184,803)
Changes in net assets in liquidation	(192,628)
Net assets in liquidation, end of period	$ 442,813

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