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Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate acquisition expenses | $ 308 | $ 193 |
Development in Process | 79,940 |  | 74,350
Development Deals [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Real Estate Investment Capitalized Interest | $ 530 | $ 833 |

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- Definition The current amount of expenditures for a real estate project that has not yet been completed. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03.10) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879938&loc=d3e572229-122910 + Details
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