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Equity (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2011
Dividends [Abstract] |  |
Minimum percentage of taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to be distributed in order to qualify as REIT | 90.00% |
Percentage of taxable income (including net capital gains) to be distributed in order to qualify as REIT | 100.00% |
Operating loss carryforwards |  | $ 423.9

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