Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The GAAP fair value framework uses a three-tiered approach. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:


•	Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities;


•	Level 2: quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and


•	Level 3: prices or valuation techniques where little or no market data is available that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The Company measures fair value of financial instruments using Level 2 inputs categorized within the fair value framework. The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis include the following as of:



	September 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Derivative assets	$	—	$	6,250	$	—	$	6,250	$	—	$	5,935	$	—	$	5,935
Derivative liabilities	—		819		—		819		—		1,303		—		1,303

Other Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of fair value, using Level 1 inputs, because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Fair values for notes payable are estimates based on rates currently prevailing for similar instruments of similar maturities using Level 2 inputs. The table below represents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s notes payable as of:



	September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value
Unsecured notes payable⁽¹⁾	$	1,975,000	$	1,962,238	2,025,000	$	2,011,210
Secured notes payable⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	680,946		669,181		682,839	669,924

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(1)	Amounts represent notes payable excluding net deferred financing costs.


(2)	Includes balances related to properties that have been classified as held for sale.