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Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures - Summary of Financial Position of Real Estate Ventures (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Coppell Associates [Member] |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Company's share of equity (Company's basis) | [1] | $ 1,130 | $ 1,214
[1] | Carrying amount represents the negative investment balance of the venture and is included in other liabilities.

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