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Discontinued Operations - Components of Condensed Balance Sheet Related to Assets Held for Sale (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract] |  |
Land | $ 1,682 |
Buildings | 7,441 |
Fixtures and tenant improvements | 245 |
Carrying amount of real estate assets held for sale | 9,368 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,999) |
Total asset held for sale | $ 7,369 | $ 0

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