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Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Building and Improvements Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Costs Capitalized Subsequent To Acquisition Improvements Includes Cost Of Disposals And Reductions Reflect Transfers Amount of land and buildings and improvements made to real estate investments and capitalized after acquisition for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. Includes the cost of disposal or other property write-downs for retail and other properties. Reductions reflect transfers to Buildings and Improvements for projects which are internally developed. 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It includes all properties held for development and redevelopment, including the current rental property operations as well as one residential condominium project located in Natick (Boston), Massachusetts. 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