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Equity, Capital and Other Interests Redeemable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Operating Partnership | $ 440,050 | $ 363,144
Change in market value | 80,615 |
Change in carrying value | (3,709) |
Limited Partners Change In Redemption Value | 80,615 |
Limited Partners Change In Carrying Value | $ (3,709) |

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- Definition Change in the value of Redeemable Limited Partners Units as a result of changes in the fair value of the company's common shares during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The greater of carrying value (book value) or fair market value of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity in Stockholders Equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Change in the value of each type or class of stock classified as temporary equity during the period. The redemption requirement does not constitute an unconditional obligation that will be settled in a variable number of shares constituting a monetary value predominantly indexed to (a) a fixed monetary amount known at inception, (b) an amount inversely correlated with the residual value of the entity, or (c) an amount determined by reference to something other than the fair value of issuer's stock. Does not include mandatorily redeemable stock. The exception is if redemption is required upon liquidation or termination of the reporting entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph c -Article 5 + Details
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