Notes to Financial Statements

6. Property and Equipment

At December 31, 2006 and 2005 property and equipment, a component of other assets, consisted of (in thousands):
Depreciable Life in Years 2006 2005
Land and land improvements 15 $2,761 $2,761
Buildings 40 50,135 49,935
Furniture and Equipment 3–5 20,537 17,251
Total 73,433 69,947
Less, Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (21,882) (16,391)
Property and equipment, net $51,551 $53,556