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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Dividend rate of Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock | 8.625% |
Common stock, shares issued | 36,869,106 | 28,044,106
Follow-on public offering [Member] |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Common stock, shares issued | 8,805,000 |
Common stock, offering price per share | 16.90 |
Net proceeds from the offering | 148,407 |

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