Hines Real Estate Investment Trust 10-Q 12 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 07, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Hines Real Estate Investment Trust Inc	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001262959	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	225.2

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS:	'	'
Investment property, net	$1,761,534	$1,256,579
Investments in unconsolidated entities	212,169	393,695
Cash and cash equivalents	68,669	133,472
Restricted cash	119,992	119,786
Distributions receivable	3,369	3,888
Tenant and other receivables, net	50,097	44,953
Intangible lease assets, net	158,380	69,911
Deferred leasing costs, net	144,364	125,195
Deferred financing costs, net	4,744	3,272
Other assets	3,004	31,972
TOTAL ASSETS	2,526,322	2,182,723
LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	86,028	67,007
Due to affiliates	5,274	3,686
Intangible lease liabilities, net	30,944	9,846
Other liabilities	15,520	11,128
Interest rate swap contracts	50,924	67,652
Participation interest liability	103,464	91,376
Distributions payable	15,446	15,672
Notes payable	1,088,379	795,715
Total liabilities	1,395,979	1,062,082
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred shares, $.001 par value; 500,000 preferred shares authorized, none issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	'	'
Common shares, $.001 par value; 1,500,000 common shares authorized, 225,876 and 229,174 common shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	226	229
Additional paid-in capital	1,092,711	1,150,909
Retained earnings (deficit)	38,078	-29,951
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-672	-546
Total stockholders’ equity	1,130,343	1,120,641
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total equity	1,130,343	1,120,641
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$2,526,322	$2,182,723

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	225,876,000	229,174,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	225,876,000	229,174,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Rental revenue	$55,705	$39,266	$166,623	$119,327
Other revenue	4,370	2,394	12,344	6,903
Total revenues	60,075	41,660	178,967	126,230
Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Property operating expenses	17,857	13,391	52,098	40,493
Real property taxes	8,295	5,856	24,736	18,842
Property management fees	1,510	1,067	4,504	3,071
Depreciation and amortization	24,472	12,361	73,584	37,695
Acquisition related expenses	13	0	282	0
Asset management and acquisition fees	7,744	7,843	27,166	24,562
General and administrative	1,633	1,590	5,280	5,166
Impairment losses	0	30,612	0	32,163
Total expenses	61,524	72,720	187,650	161,992
Operating income (loss)	-1,449	-31,060	-8,683	-35,762
Other income (expenses):	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	7,165	8,743	16,727	28,287
Gain (loss) on settlement of derivative instruments	0	-5,374	0	-5,374
Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	0	0	13,381	16,087
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net	-8,005	23	74,237	81,447
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	-3	0	9,496	0
Interest expense	-11,999	-11,256	-36,880	-36,968
Interest income	171	195	557	576
Income (loss) from continuing operations before benefit (provision) for income taxes	-14,120	-38,729	68,835	48,293
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-72	-73	-237	-211
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-14,192	-38,802	68,598	48,082
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	-139	154,488	-345	304,059
Net income (loss)	-14,331	115,686	68,253	352,141
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-75	-75	-224	-1,173
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	-14,406	115,611	68,029	350,968
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.06)	$0.50	$0.30	$1.51
Distributions declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.07	$0.20	$0.26
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	225,876	230,271	226,818	232,352
Net comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-14,331	115,686	68,253	352,141
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-136	56	-126	1,521
Net comprehensive income (loss)	-14,467	115,742	68,127	353,662
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-75	-75	-224	-1,173
Net comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($14,542)	$115,667	$67,903	$352,489

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	'	$232	$1,433,567	($378,017)	($1,961)	$1,053,821	$0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	231,680	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	3,878	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares	'	3	28,743	'	'	28,746	'
Redemption of common shares, shares	'	-5,287	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption of common shares	'	-5	-41,072	'	'	-41,077	'
Distributions declared	'	'	-247,509	'	'	-247,509	-1,173
Other offering costs, net	'	'	-31	'	'	-31	'
Net income (loss)	350,968	'	'	350,968	'	350,968	1,173
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	575	575	'
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustment to earnings	'	'	'	'	946	946	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	'	230	1,173,698	-27,049	-440	1,146,439	0
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013	'	230,271	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,120,641	229	1,150,909	-29,951	-546	1,120,641	0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	229,174	229,174	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	2,685	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares	'	3	17,031	'	'	17,034	'
Redemption of common shares, shares	'	-5,983	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption of common shares	'	-6	-29,413	'	'	-29,419	'
Distributions declared	'	'	-45,805	'	'	-45,805	-224
Other offering costs, net	'	'	-11	'	'	-11	'
Net income (loss)	68,029	'	'	68,029	'	68,029	224
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	-126	-126	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$1,130,343	$226	$1,092,711	$38,078	($672)	$1,130,343	$0
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2014	225,876	225,876	'	'	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$68,253	$352,141
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash from operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	85,005	58,645
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate investments and discontinued operations	-9,496	-310,386
(Gain) loss on settlement of debt on sale of discontinued operations	0	9,839
Impairment losses	0	36,169
(Gain) loss on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	-13,381	-16,087
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated entities, net	-74,237	-81,447
Distributions received from unconsolidated entities	74,237	44,186
Other losses, net	0	27
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net	-16,727	-28,287
(Gain) loss on settlement of derivative instruments	0	5,374
Net change in operating accounts	-12,912	-53,615
Net cash from operating activities	100,742	16,559
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	-33,884
Distributions received from unconsolidated entities in excess of equity in earnings	25,719	50,514
Investments in acquired properties and lease intangibles	-474,912	0
Capital expenditures at operating properties	-5,535	-7,121
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments and unconsolidated joint ventures	74,081	962,885
Change in restricted cash	-206	1,456
Net cash from investing activities	-380,853	973,850
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Change in security deposits	906	562
Redemption of common shares	-33,663	-32,191
Payments of offering costs	-24	-31
Distributions paid to stockholders and noncontrolling interests	-29,220	-233,788
Proceeds from notes payable	810,000	446,000
Payments on notes payable	-528,999	-973,395
Payments on settlement of debt and derivative instruments	0	-15,213
Additions to deferred financing costs	-3,563	-3,870
Net cash from financing activities	215,437	-811,926
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-129	-86
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-64,803	178,397
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	133,472	72,230
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$68,669	$250,627

Organization

Organization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
ORGANIZATION	'
	Organization
	The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted according to such rules and regulations. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and eliminations, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly and in conformity with GAAP the financial position of Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. as of September 30, 2014 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been included. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
	Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Hines REIT” and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”), was formed on August 5, 2003 under the Maryland General Corporation Law for the purpose of engaging in the business of investing in and owning interests in real estate. Beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2004, the Company operated and intends to continue to operate in a manner to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. The Company is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT under which substantially all of the Company’s current and future business is and will be conducted through its majority-owned subsidiary, Hines REIT Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”). Hines REIT is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, the business of the Company is managed by Hines Advisors Limited Partnership (the “Advisor”), an affiliate of Hines Interests Limited Partnership (“Hines”), pursuant to the advisory agreement between the Company and the Advisor (the “Advisory Agreement”).
	Public Offering
	Hines REIT has raised approximately $2.7 billion through public offerings of its common stock, including shares of its common stock offered pursuant to its dividend reinvestment plan, since Hines REIT commenced its initial public offering in June 2004.  The Company commenced a $150.0 million offering of shares of its common stock under its dividend reinvestment plan on July 1, 2010, which closed on June 30, 2012, immediately prior to the commencement of the Company’s current $300.0 million offering of shares of its common stock under its dividend reinvestment plan on July 1, 2012. The Company refers to both offerings of shares under its dividend reinvestment plan collectively as the “DRP Offering.” From inception of the DRP Offering through September 30, 2014, Hines REIT received gross offering proceeds of $178.0 million from the sale of 22.3 million shares through the DRP Offering. Based on market conditions and other considerations, the Company does not currently expect to commence any future offerings other than those related to shares issued under its dividend reinvestment plan.
	Hines REIT contributes all net proceeds from its public offerings to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units in the Operating Partnership. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Hines REIT owned a 93.0% and 93.8% general partner interest, respectively, in the Operating Partnership. Hines 2005 VS I LP, an affiliate of Hines, owned a 0.5% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. In addition, another affiliate of Hines, HALP Associates Limited Partnership (“HALP”), owned a 6.5% and 5.7% profits interest (the “Participation Interest”) in the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Investment Property
	As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned direct and indirect investments in 36 properties. These properties consisted of 27 U.S. office properties, one industrial property in Dallas, Texas and a portfolio of eight grocery-anchored shopping centers located in four states primarily in the southeastern United States. See below for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio.
	The Company makes investments directly through entities that are wholly-owned by the Operating Partnership, or indirectly through other entities, such as through its investment in Hines US Core Office Fund LP (the “Core Fund”) in which it owned a 28.8% non-managing general partner interest as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company accounts for its investment in the Core Fund using the equity method of accounting.
	In January 2014, the Company dissolved its joint venture with Weingarten Realty Investors (“Weingarten”), through which the Company and Weingarten held a portfolio of 12 grocery-anchored shopping centers (the “Grocery-Anchored Portfolio”). As a result of the dissolution of the joint venture, eight of the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio properties were distributed to the Company and the remaining four Grocery-Anchored Portfolio properties were distributed to Weingarten and an additional $0.4 million in cash was paid to the Company by Weingarten (“Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction”). As of January 1, 2014, the Company has consolidated the eight properties that it received as a result of the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction. As of December 31, 2013, the Company owned a 70% interest in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio, which was previously accounted for as an equity method investment. See Note 4 — Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Described below are certain of the Company’s significant accounting policies. The disclosures regarding several of the policies have been condensed or omitted in accordance with interim reporting regulations specified by Form 10-Q. Please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for a complete listing of all of its significant accounting policies.
	Basis of Presentation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this quarterly report include the accounts of Hines REIT, the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as the related amounts of noncontrolling interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The Company’s investments in partially-owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships are reviewed for impairment periodically. The Company will record an impairment charge if it determines that a decline in the value of an investment below its carrying value is other than temporary.  The Company’s analysis will be dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment, current market conditions, and its intent and ability to hold the investment to full recovery.  Based on the Company’s analysis of the facts and circumstances at each reporting period, no impairment was recorded related to its investment in the Core Fund for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Further, no impairment was recorded related to the Company’s investment in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company dissolved its joint venture with Weingarten in January 2014. See Note 1 — Organization — Investment Property for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction. However, if market conditions deteriorate in the future and result in lower valuations or reduced cash flows of the Company’s remaining investment in the Core Fund, impairment charges may be recorded in future periods.
	International Operations
	In addition to its properties in the United States, the Company has owned investments in Canada and Brazil, although the Company no longer owned any operating investments outside the United States as of September 30, 2014. Upon the January 2013 disposal of the Company’s investment in Distribution Park Rio, a property in Brazil that the Company owned indirectly, the Company realized a loss of $0.9 million related to the currency translation adjustment as a result of the disposal.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2014 is related to the remaining non-operating net assets of the disposed directly-owned properties in Brazil and Canada.
	Impairment of Investment Property
	Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment in each reporting period if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the individual property may not be recoverable. In such an event, a comparison will be made of the current and projected cash flows of each property on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount, such carrying amount would be adjusted, if necessary, to estimated fair values to reflect impairment in the value of the asset.  See Note 14 — Fair Value Disclosures for additional information regarding the Company’s policy for determining fair values of its investment property. No impairment charges were recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 on the Company’s directly-owned properties.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, impairment losses of $27.9 million were recorded related to one of the Company’s indirectly-owned properties located in Richmond, Virginia. See Note 6 — Investments in Unconsolidated Entities for additional information.
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company determined that its directly-owned investment property located in Miami, Florida was impaired due to a shortened expected hold period, which reduced the projected undiscounted cash flows for this investment to less than its carrying values. During the third quarter of 2013, the Company also determined that its directly-owned investment property located in Minneapolis, Minnesota was impaired due to a deterioration of market conditions. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2013, the Company determined that its directly-owned investment property located in Minneapolis, Minnesota was impaired due to a shortened expected hold period, which reduced the projected undiscounted cash flows for this investment to less than its carrying value. As a result, an impairment loss was recorded related to those properties of $30.6 million and $32.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. This amount is included in income (loss) from continuing operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). See Note 14 — Fair Value Disclosures for additional information.
	Tenant and Other Receivables
	Receivable balances outstanding consist primarily of base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to straight-line rent.  An allowance for the uncollectible portion of tenant and other receivables is determined based upon an analysis of the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located. Tenant and other receivables are shown at cost in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.3 million and $4.6 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Deferred Leasing Costs
	Tenant inducement amortization was $3.8 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was recorded as an offset to rental revenue. In addition, the Company recorded $1.4 million and $1.5 million as amortization expense related to other direct leasing costs for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Tenant inducement amortization was $11.5 million and $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was recorded as an offset to rental revenue. In addition, the Company recorded $4.0 million and $4.8 million as amortization expense related to other direct leasing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Other Assets
	Other assets included the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Deposit on investment property (1)	$	—	$	30,000
	Prepaid insurance	1,341		686
	Prepaid/deferred taxes	284		517
	Other	1,379		769
	Total	$	3,004	$	31,972
	-1	In December 2013, the Company funded a $30.0 million deposit related to its acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, which the Company acquired in January 2014.
	Revenue Recognition
	Rental payments are generally paid by the tenants prior to the beginning of each month. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, related to prepaid rental payments which were included in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease including rent holidays, if any. Straight-line rent receivable was $43.9 million and $40.9 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Redemption of Common Stock
	The Company’s share redemption program generally limits the funds available for redemption to the amount of proceeds received from the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan in the prior quarter. The board of directors determined to waive this limitation of the share redemption program and fully honor all eligible requests received for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 totaling $29.4 million, which amount was in excess of the $17.0 million received from the issuance of shares pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan in the prior quarters.
	The Company has recorded liabilities of $8.7 million and $12.9 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, related to shares that were tendered for redemption and approved by the board of directors but were not redeemed until the subsequent month. Such amounts have been included in redemption of common shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of equity based on a redemption price of $5.45 per share for ordinary share redemption requests and $6.40 per share for redemption requests in connection with the death or disability of a stockholder, which prices were determined in connection with the board of directors’ determination of net asset value per share in November 2013.
	Reclassifications
	The Company sold Williams Tower, One Wilshire and the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings during 2013 and reclassified the results of operations for these properties into discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. See Note 5 — Discontinued Operations for additional information.
	In connection with recent amendments to the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) regarding discontinued operations, the Company reclassified “Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments” to be included in income (loss) from continuing operations in its condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Additionally, the Company reclassified “Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture” and “Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net” to be included in Income (loss) from continuing operations before benefit (provision) of income taxes to simplify the presentation of the Company’s results of operations. These reclassifications did not impact previously reported net income.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amendments to provide guidance on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in GAAP.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In March 2013, FASB issued guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity.  In addition, these amendments provide guidance on the release of cumulative translation adjustments in partial sales of equity method investments.  The guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In July 2013, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  These amendments will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In March 2014, FASB made technical corrections and improvements related to glossary terms in the Codification.  The amendments were effective upon issuance and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In April 2014, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on reporting discontinued operations. These amendments raise the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and require new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. These amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2014 and early adoption was permitted.  The Company elected to adopt these amendments, effective January 1, 2014. As a result, the Company did not report any sales of real estate investment property in discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 since the Company concluded that these sales do not represent a “strategic shift” in the Company’s operations. See Note 3 — Real Estate Investments for additional information regarding the sale of the Minneapolis Office/Flex Portfolio that did not qualify as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2014.
	In May 2014, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The amendments also replace prior guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from sales of real estate, except for revenue from sales that are part of a sale-leaseback transaction. These amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that the adoption of these amendments will have on its financial statements.

Real_Estate_Investments

Real Estate Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS	'
	Real Estate Investments
	Investment property consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	1,532,431		$	1,185,833
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(201,848		)	(178,720		)
	Buildings and improvements, net	1,330,583			1,007,113
	Land	430,951			249,466
	Investment property, net	$	1,761,534		$	1,256,579
	In May 2014, the Company completed the sale of the Minneapolis Office/Flex Portfolio for a contract sales price of $75.5 million. The Company acquired the portfolio in September 2007 for a contract purchase price of $87.0 million. The Company recognized a gain on sale of this asset of $9.5 million, which was recorded in gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	In August 2014, the Company entered into a contract to sell Seattle Design Center for a contract sales price of $25.0 million. The Seattle Design Center is a mixed-use office and retail complex located five miles south of the central business district of Seattle, Washington. The Company acquired Seattle Design Center in June 2007 for a contract purchase price of $56.8 million. The Company expects the closing of this sale to occur in November 2014.
	See Note 16 — Subsequent Events for information regarding the sale of Airport Corporate Center.
	Lease Intangibles
	As of September 30, 2014, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases			Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
					Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	270,224		$	43,589		$	62,748
	Less: accumulated amortization	(131,141		)	(24,292		)	(31,804		)
	Net	$	139,083		$	19,297		$	30,944
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases			Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities
					Lease Assets
	Cost	$	163,661		$	38,721		$	41,824
	Less: accumulated amortization	(110,412		)	(22,059		)	(31,978		)
	Net	$	53,249		$	16,662		$	9,846
	Amortization expense of in-place leases was $12.8 million and $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and amortization of out-of-market leases, net, increased rental revenue by $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Amortization expense of in-place leases was $39.4 million and $12.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and amortization of out-of-market leases, net, increased rental revenue by $2.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
	Expected future amortization of in-place leases and out-of-market leases, net, including out-of-market ground leases for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
		In-Place Leases			Out-of-Market Leases, Net
	October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	$	11,416		$	(973	)
	2015	36,362			(1,193		)
	2016	26,671			(110		)
	2017	19,165			617
	2018	14,571			279
	Leases
	In connection with its directly-owned properties, the Company has entered into non-cancelable lease agreements with tenants for space. As of September 30, 2014, the approximate fixed future minimum rentals for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2018 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
		Fixed Future Minimum Rentals
	October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	$	43,075
	2015	170,784
	2016	153,391
	2017	134,870
	2018	114,391
	Thereafter	582,245
	Total	$	1,198,756
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not earn more than 10% of its revenue from any individual tenant.

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
RECENT ACQUISITIONS OF REAL ESTATE	'
	Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of nine real estate operating properties located in the United States, for an aggregate net purchase price of $688.9 million.
	The amounts recognized for major assets acquired as of the acquisition date were determined by allocating the purchase price of each property acquired in 2014 as follows (in thousands):
	Property Name		Acquisition Date		Building and Improvements				Land			In-place Lease Intangibles			Out-of-Market Lease Intangibles, Net			Discount related to assumed mortgage loan			Total Purchase Price
	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio (1)		1/1/14		$	102,506			$	63,900		$	24,980		$	(12,670	)	$	(500	)	$	178,216
	Howard Hughes Center		1/15/14		$	278,378			$	138,820		$	101,840		$	(8,290	)	$	—		$	510,748
	-1	The Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction, which was a step acquisition, was accounted for as a business combination resulting in the assets acquired and liabilities assumed being recorded at fair value as a result of the step acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, the joint venture with Weingarten was considered a variable interest entity and was accounted for under the equity method of accounting, since the Company did not have the ability to direct the significant activities that affect the economic performance of the joint venture. The Company received $0.4 million in cash as a result of the step acquisition and determined that the fair value of the Company’s previously held interest was $167.2 million. The fair value of the Company’s equity interest was estimated using market-based measurements, including cash flow and other valuation techniques. The fair value measurement is based on both significant inputs for similar assets and liabilities in comparable markets and significant inputs that are not observable in the markets in accordance with the Company’s fair value measurements accounting policy. Key assumptions include: third-party broker valuation estimates; discount rates ranging from 6.5% to 9.0%; a terminal capitalization rate for similar properties; and factors that the Company believes market participants would consider in estimating fair value. In addition, the Company recognized a $13.2 million gain, which represented the difference between the book value and the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity method investment in the joint venture with Weingarten and has been included in the line item, “Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2014 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows (in years):
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio		15.4		7.1		39.3
	Howard Hughes Center		4.4		4.7		6.1
	The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, which are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands):
					For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	2014 Acquisitions				30-Sep-14				30-Sep-14
	Grocery -Anchored Portfolio		Revenue		$	3,958			$	13,005
			Net income (loss)		$	359			$	2,131
	Howard Hughes Center		Revenue		$	12,774			$	35,419
			Net income (loss)		$	(2,461	)		$	(9,190	)
	The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to the 2014 acquisitions through September 30, 2014 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2013. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of the Company’s future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively and the gain on the dissolution of the Company’s joint venture as a result of the Grocery Anchored Portfolio Transaction was $13.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Distribution Park Rio was $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had the Company completed these transactions on January 1, 2013, nor does it purport to represent the Company’s future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		Pro Forma 2014				Pro Forma 2013				Pro Forma 2014			Pro Forma 2013
	Revenue	$	60,075			$	58,672			$	181,026		$	176,713
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(14,179	)		$	(37,398	)		$	55,679		$	22,019
	Basic and diluted income (loss) from continuing operations per common share	$	(0.06	)		$	(0.16	)		$	0.25		$	0.09

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	Discontinued Operations
	In 2013, the Company sold Williams Tower, One Wilshire and the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings. The operating results of these properties have been reclassified and reported as income (loss) from discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) below. As described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recent Accounting Pronouncements, the Company adopted amendments to the Codification regarding discontinued operations effective January 1, 2014. As a result, none of the Company’s dispositions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were classified as discontinued operations.
		Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Rental revenue	$	(159	)	$	1,308			$	(215	)	$	32,128
	Other revenue	2			49				19			6,174
	Total revenues	(157		)	1,357				(196		)	38,302
	Expenses:
	Property operating expenses	(13		)	371				158			9,725
	Real property taxes	—			145				—			4,348
	Property management fees	—			42				(1		)	906
	Depreciation and amortization	—			325				—			8,308
	Impairment losses	—			1,601			(1)	—			4,006			(1)
	Total expenses	(13		)	2,484				157			27,293
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before interest income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, gain (loss) on settlement of debt and gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	(144		)	(1,127		)		(353		)	11,009
	Interest expense	—			(235		)		—			(6,868		)
	Interest income	6			4				16			20
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(1		)	(611		)		(8		)	(649		)
	Gain (loss) on settlement of debt	—			(9,839		)		—			(9,839		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	(139		)	(11,808		)		(345		)	(6,327		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	—			166,296				—			310,386
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(139	)	$	154,488			$	(345	)	$	304,059
	-1	The contract sales price for the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings was less than their carrying value and, as a result, an impairment loss related to this discontinued operation was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	The tables below show income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders allocated between continuing operations and discontinued operations:
		Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,277	)	$	(29,835	)		$	68,351		$	63,992
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders	(129		)	145,446				(322		)	286,976
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,406	)	$	115,611			$	68,029		$	350,968
	Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.13	)		$	0.3		$	0.28
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.63			$	—		$	1.24

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLDIATED ENTITIES	'
	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company owned indirect investments in 10 and 13 properties, respectively, through its interest in the Core Fund.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company also owned a 70% interest in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio, which was accounted for as an equity method investment. In January 2014, the Company completed the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction. See Note 4 — Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction.
	During 2013, the amounts on the Company’s balance sheet for investments in unconsolidated entities included the Core Fund and the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio, which was dissolved on January 1, 2014. See Note 1 — Organization — Investment Property for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction.
	The table below presents the activity of the Company’s unconsolidated entities as of and for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	234,227		$	388,970		$	393,695		$	329,418
	Contributions	—			23,702			—			33,884
	Distributions declared	(14,053		)	(85,674		)	(99,438		)	(92,191		)
	Equity in earnings (losses)	(8,005		)	23			74,237			81,447
	Effect of sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	—			—			(156,325		)	(25,537		)
	Ending balance	$	212,169		$	327,021		$	212,169		$	327,021
	Condensed financial information for the Core Fund is summarized as follows (in thousands):
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the Core Fund
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	ASSETS
	Cash	$	121,872		$	112,151
	Investment property, net	1,824,846			2,042,690
	Other assets	463,005			590,610
	Total Assets	$	2,409,723		$	2,745,451
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Debt	$	1,200,446		$	1,327,315
	Other liabilities	175,494			260,460
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests	230,417			268,871
	Equity	803,366			888,805
	Total Liabilities and Equity	$	2,409,723		$	2,745,451
	The Core Fund sold three properties during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The Core Fund has elected to adopt the amendments to the Codification that provide guidance on reporting discontinued operations early, effective January 1, 2014, and as a result, did not report the sale of The KPMG Building and 720 Olive Way in discontinued operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the remainder of the properties sold have been reclassified into discontinued operations for all periods presented, which are reflected in the table below.
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Core Fund
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Total revenues	$	57,343		$	64,360		$	180,758		$	192,049
	Total expenses	88,220			67,812			216,022			205,018
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	68			—			182,422			—
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	(30,809		)	(3,452		)	147,158			(12,969		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(7		)	2,634			174,091			748,996
	Net income (loss)	(30,816		)	(818		)	321,249			736,027
	Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests	5,094			(280		)	(60,909		)	(436,333		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to parent	$	(25,722	)	$	(1,098	)	$	260,340		$	299,694
	The following discusses items of significance for the periods presented for the Company’s equity method investments:
	In January 2014, the Core Fund sold 101 Second Street for a contract sales price of $297.5 million. 101 Second Street was acquired in September 2004 for a contract purchase price of $157.0 million. As a result of the sale of 101 Second Street, the Core Fund recognized a gain on sale of $174.4 million. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain of $41.6 million, which is included in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	In May 2014, the Core Fund sold The KPMG Building for a contract sales price of $274.0 million. The KPMG Building was acquired in September 2004 for a contract purchase price of $148.0 million. As a result of the sale of The KPMG Building, the Core Fund recognized a gain on sale of $155.9 million. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain of $37.2 million, which is included in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	In June 2014, the Core Fund sold 720 Olive Way for a contract sales price of $101.0 million. 720 Olive Way was acquired in January 2006 for a contract purchase price of $83.7 million. As a result of the sale of 720 Olive Way, the Core Fund recognized a gain on sale of $26.5 million. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain of $5.0 million, which is included in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Core Fund recorded an impairment loss of $27.9 million on Riverfront Plaza in Richmond, Virginia due to deterioration of market conditions.
	In June 2013, the Core Fund sold 425 Lexington Avenue, 499 Park Avenue and 1200 19th Street (collectively, the “New York Trust Assets”). Both 425 Lexington and 499 Park Avenue are located in midtown Manhattan, New York and 1200 19th Street is located in the Golden Triangle in Washington D.C.’s central business district. The Core Fund acquired the New York Trust Assets in August 2003 for a contract purchase price $581.1 million. The contract sales price was $1.3 billion. As a result of the sale of the New York Trust Assets, the Core Fund recognized a gain on sale of $291.6 million. The results of operations for the New York Trust Assets were reclassified into discontinued operations for the periods presented in the table above as a result of this transaction. The Core Fund paid a distribution to the Company in the amount of $81.3 million in August 2013, a majority of which was related to the sale of the New York Trust Assets.
	Due to the deterioration in the financial condition of Douglas Corporate Center, the Core Fund elected to not make debt service payments on the secured, nonrecourse mortgage loan at the property. This resulted in a default, and effective January 2, 2013, a foreclosure on the property by the lender in which the Core Fund relinquished all rights and title to the property and was relieved of the entire value of the mortgage loan.

Debt_Financing

Debt Financing	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
DEBT FINANCING	'
	Debt Financing
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had $1.1 billion and $796.9 million of debt outstanding, respectively, with a weighted average years to maturity of 2.7 years and 3.3 years, respectively, and a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% and 5.0%, respectively. The following table includes all of the Company’s outstanding notes payable balances as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands, except interest rates):
	Description		Maturity Date	Interest Rate Description		Interest Rate		Principal Outstanding at September 30, 2014			Principal Outstanding at December 31, 2013
	SECURED MORTGAGE DEBT
	Arapahoe Business Park I		6/11/15	Fixed		5.33	%	$	9,157		$	9,272
	Arapahoe Business Park II		11/11/15	Fixed		5.53	%	9,613			9,744
	1515 S. Street		9/1/16	Fixed		4.25	%	37,965			38,741
	345 Inverness Drive		12/11/16	Fixed		5.85	%	14,530			14,701
	Airport Corporate Center (1)		9/1/21	Fixed		5.14	%	77,766			78,628
	JPMorgan Chase Tower		2/1/16	Variable		2.66	%	154,114			156,798
	Heritage Station (2)		1/1/15	Fixed		5.38	%	5,396			—
	Thompson Bridge Commons		3/1/18	Fixed		6.02	%	5,289			—
	HSH POOLED MORTGAGE FACILITY
	Citymark, 321 North Clark, 1900 and 2000 Alameda		8/1/16	Fixed via swap		5.86	%	185,000			185,000
	3400 Data Drive, 2100 Powell		1/23/17	Fixed via swap		5.25	%	98,000			98,000
	Daytona and Laguna Buildings		5/2/17	Fixed via swap		5.36	%	119,000			119,000
	3 Huntington Quadrangle		7/19/17	Fixed via swap		5.98	%	48,000			48,000
	5th and Bell		8/14/17	Fixed via swap		6.03	%	39,000			39,000
	OTHER NOTES PAYABLE
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Revolving Loan (3)		4/1/17	Variable		1.76	%	86,000			—
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan (3)		4/1/18	Variable		1.66	%	200,000			—
	TOTAL PRINCIPAL OUTSTANDING							1,088,830			796,884
	Unamortized Discount (4)							(451		)	(1,169		)
	NOTES PAYABLE							$	1,088,379		$	795,715
	-1	In October 2014, the Company sold Airport Corporate Center. In connection with the sale of Airport Corporate Center, the Company’s outstanding principal balance of the secured mortgage loan was assumed by the purchaser.
	-2	In October 2014, the Company repaid in full the Heritage Station secured mortgage loan.
	-3	See the discussion following the heading “JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement” below for additional information regarding the Company's acquisition credit facility.
	-4	The Company assumed notes payable in connection with various acquisitions, which were recorded at their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition. The difference between the fair value at acquisition and the principal outstanding is amortized over the term of the related note.
	JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement
	In January 2014, a subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into an acquisition credit agreement (the “JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) to establish a $425.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “Acquisition Credit Facility”). In connection with the acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center in January 2014, the Company borrowed the full capacity under the Acquisition Credit Facility. The Acquisition Credit Facility had a maturity date of May 15, 2014 with two 30-day extension options. Additionally, in connection with this financing, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee that otherwise would be payable to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement.
	In April 2014, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Chase, as Administrative Agent for itself and various lenders named in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides for borrowings up to $225.0 million under a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Commitment”) and up to $200.0 million under a term loan (the “Term Loan Commitment”), which the Company refers to collectively as the “Revolving Credit Facility”. Upon entry into the Credit Agreement in April 2014, the Company borrowed $170.0 million under the Revolving Loan Commitment and $200.0 million under the Term Loan Commitment to repay $370.0 million in loans outstanding under the JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement. The Company also made an additional payment of $10.0 million in April 2014 on the JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement so that the entire $380.0 million in loans outstanding under the agreement as of March 31, 2014 was repaid. The Revolving Loan Commitment has a maturity date of April 1, 2017, subject to a one-year extension at the option of the Company. The Term Loan Commitment has a maturity date of April 1, 2018. The Revolving Loan Commitment had an all-in interest rate of 1.86% on the date of the borrowing and the Term Loan Commitment had an all-in interest rate of 1.76% on the date of the borrowing. In connection with this financing, the Company's Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee otherwise payable to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement.
	The following table summarizes required principal payments on the Company’s outstanding notes payable for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2018 and for the period thereafter (in thousands):
		Principal Payments due by Period
		October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014			2015			2016			2017			2018		Thereafter
	Notes payable	$	83,635	(1)	$	20,280		$	390,239		$	390,300		$	204,376	$	—
	-1	Included in this amount is $77.8 million and $5.4 million related to the early retirement of Airport Corporate Center and Heritage Station, respectively as described in notes (1) and (2) above.
	The Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with financial covenants as of September 30, 2014.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The Company has several interest rate swap transactions with HSH Nordbank AG, New York Branch (“HSH Nordbank”). These swap transactions were entered into as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on the Company’s variable interest rate borrowings with HSH Nordbank. The Company has not designated any of its derivative instruments as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The interest rate swaps have been recorded at their estimated fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value were recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 — Fair Value Disclosures for additional information.
	The tables below provide additional information regarding each of the Company’s outstanding interest rate swaps (all amounts are in thousands except for interest rates):
	Effective Date		Expiration Date	Notional Amount			Interest Rate Received		Interest Rate Paid
	August 1, 2006		August 1, 2016	$	185,000		LIBOR		5.4575	%
	January 12, 2007		January 12, 2017	$	98,000		LIBOR		4.8505	%
	May 1, 2007		May 1, 2017	$	119,000		LIBOR		4.955	%
	July 17, 2007		July 17, 2017	$	48,000		LIBOR		5.58	%
	July 27, 2007		July 24, 2017	$	39,000		LIBOR		5.58	%
	The Company has not entered into any master netting arrangements with its third-party counterparties and does not offset on its consolidated condensed balance sheets the fair value amounts recorded for derivative instruments. The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments included in “Liabilities-Interest Rate Swap Contracts” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Liability Derivatives Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes:	September 30, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	50,924		$	67,652
	Total derivatives	$	50,924		$	67,652
	The table below presents the effects of the changes in fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net	$	7,165		$	8,743		$	16,727		$	28,287
	Total	$	7,165		$	8,743		$	16,727		$	28,287

Distributions

Distributions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Distributions [Abstract]	'
DISTRIBUTIONS	'
	Distributions
	With the authorization of its board of directors, the Company declared distributions in the amount of $0.00138082 per share, per day for the period from July 2010 through March 2013, and $0.00041425 of such per share, per day distributions for the period from July 2011 through March 2013 were designated by the Company as special distributions, which represent a return of a portion of the stockholders’ invested capital and, as such, reduced their remaining investment in the Company. The special distributions were funded with a portion of the proceeds from sales of investment property. The above designation of a portion of the distributions as special distributions does not impact the tax treatment of the distributions to the Company’s stockholders.
	On March 25, 2013, the Company declared a distribution of approximately $198.0 million, resulting in a distribution to stockholders of $0.80 per share that was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2013 to all stockholders of record as of April 2, 2013, which is reflected in the table below. This distribution was designated by the Company as a special distribution, which was a return of a portion of the stockholders’ invested capital and, as such, reduced their remaining investment in the Company. The special distribution represents a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Williams Tower and other strategic asset sales. The special distribution was not subject to reinvestment pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan and was paid in cash. In the aggregate, the Company has declared special distributions totaling $1.01 per share.
	Further, with the authorization of its board of directors, the Company declared distributions for the period from April 2013 through November 2014. These distributions were or will be calculated based on stockholders of record each day during this period in an amount equal to $0.00073973 per share, per day and will be paid on the first day of the month following the fiscal quarter to which they relate in cash, or reinvested in stock for those participating in the Company's dividend reinvestment plan. This rate per share, per day, reflects a reduction from the $0.00138082 per share, per day rate that was declared previously, as described above.
	The table below outlines the Company’s total distributions declared to stockholders and noncontrolling interests for each of the quarters during 2014 and 2013, including the breakout between the distributions paid in cash and those reinvested pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (all amounts are in thousands).
			Stockholders							Noncontrolling Interests
	Distributions for the Three Months Ended		Cash Distributions		Distributions Reinvested		Total Declared			Total Declared
	2014 (1)
	September 30, 2014		$	9,756	$	5,615	$	15,371		$	76
	June 30, 2014		9,659		5,610		15,269			74
	March 31, 2014		9,552		5,613		15,165			74
	Total		$	28,967	$	16,838	$	45,805		$	224
	2013 (1)
	December 31, 2013		$	9,786	$	5,811	$	15,597		$	75
	September 30, 2013		9,769		5,902		15,671			75
	June 30, 2013		9,829		5,913		15,742			960
	March 31, 2013		214,893		11,175		226,068		(2)	138
	Total		$	244,277	$	28,801	$	273,078		$	1,248
	-1	Except as noted below, excluded from this table are distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest (as discussed further in Note 10 — Related Party Transactions). The amount of distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 were $0.9 million, $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Included in the $226.1 million amount declared for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in the above table is the $10.0 million special distribution declared in March 2013 to the Participation Interest.
	-2	As stated above, a portion of the total distributions declared were designated by the Company as special distributions and funded using proceeds from sales of investment properties, which represented a return of a portion of the stockholders, and noncontrolling interest holders’ invested capital. For the year ended December 31, 2013, $206.7 million of the total distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders and non-controlling interests were paid using such sales proceeds.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The table below outlines fees incurred and expense reimbursements payable to Hines, the Advisor and Hines Securities, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (all amounts are in thousands).
			Incurred									Unpaid as of
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,				September 30,		December 31,
	Type and Recipient		2014		2013			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Participation Interest in the Operating Partnership – HALP Associates Limited Partnership (1)		$	3,996	$	4,476		$	15,003	$	13,806	$	103,464	$	91,376
	Due to Affiliates
	Acquisition Fee – the Advisor (2)		—		—			1,012		—		—		—
	Asset Management Fee – the Advisor		3,748		3,367			11,151		10,756		1,250		1,185
	Debt Financing Fee – the Advisor (3)		—		—			—		3,600		—		—
	Other – the Advisor		937		1,177			2,920		2,954		483		767
	Property Management Fee – Hines		1,368		1,109			4,095		3,977		59		(16		)
	Leasing Fee – Hines		1,353		(51		)	2,221		2,394		2,845		1,535
	Tenant Construction Management Fees – Hines		11		45			40		171		22		1
	Expense Reimbursements – Hines (with respect to management and operation of the Company’s properties)		3,288		3,204			10,324		10,978		615		214
	Due to Affiliates											$	5,274	$	3,686
	-1	The Company recorded a liability related to the Participation Interest based on its estimated settlement value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. This liability is remeasured at fair value based on the related redemption price in place as of the date of each balance sheet plus any unpaid distributions. As described previously in Note 9 — Distributions, the Company declared an $0.80 special distribution (or $10.0 million, in total, to the Participation Interest) to all stockholders of the Company in March 2013, which represented a reduction in the Participation Interest liability to reflect a return of capital for the period ending March 31, 2013.
	-2	In connection with the acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, the Company was obligated to pay approximately $5.0 million of acquisition fees to the Advisor, half of which was payable in cash and half of which was payable as an increase to the Participation Interest. The Advisor and HALP, the holder of the Participation Interest, agreed to waive $1.5 million of the cash acquisition fee and the entire $2.5 million acquisition fee payable related to the Participation Interest, respectively.
	-3	In connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee that otherwise would be payable to the Advisor. Additionally, in connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee otherwise payable to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. See Note 7 — Debt Financing for additional information on the debt financing fee waived.

Changes_in_Assets_and_Liabilit

Changes in Assets and Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]	'
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	'
	Changes in Assets and Liabilities
	The effect of the changes in asset and liability accounts on cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
	Change in other assets	$	(1,029	)	$	(15	)
	Change in tenant and other receivables	(7,027		)	(373		)
	Change in deferred leasing costs	(44,312		)	(24,355		)
	Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	26,889			(24,288		)
	Change in participation interest liability	12,087			3
	Change in other liabilities	(1,119		)	(929		)
	Change in due to affiliates	1,599			(3,658		)
	Changes in assets and liabilities	$	(12,912	)	$	(53,615	)

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Disclos

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
	Supplemental cash flow disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	Cash paid for interest	$	34,020	$	40,348
	Cash paid for income taxes	$	264	$	553
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities
	Distributions declared and unpaid	$	15,446	$	15,746
	Distributions reinvested	$	17,034	$	28,719
	Shares tendered for redemption	$	8,683	$	11,474
	Assumption of mortgages upon dissolution of joint venture	$	10,947	$	—
	Noncash net assets acquired upon acquisition of property	$	172,244	$	—

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	In May 2014, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP signed a lease renewal for its space in JPMorgan Chase Tower located in Dallas, Texas.  In connection with this renewal, the Company committed to fund $14.2 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions related to its space, to be paid in future periods.  As of September 30, 2014, $12.2 million of this commitment remained unfunded and is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	On September 19, 2014, Locke Lord LLP signed a lease renewal for its space in JPMorgan Chase Tower located in Dallas, Texas.  In connection with this renewal, the Company committed to fund $15.9 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions related to its space, to be paid in future periods.  As of September 30, 2014, $15.9 million of this commitment remained unfunded and is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	The credit agreement for the HSH Nordbank pooled mortgage facility requires that the properties financed by this facility maintain a combined occupancy at or above 85%. As of September 30, 2014, certain properties caused the Company to fail to meet this occupancy requirement. As a result, the facility’s limited payment guaranty to which the Company is a party has been triggered, requiring the Company to commit to fund a property leasing guaranty in an amount that would be required to increase the occupancy of properties financed by this facility to 90%. As of September 30, 2014, the Company believes the amount of this potential guaranty obligation is $9.2 million. This guaranty will be discharged once the portfolio of properties financed by this facility achieves a combined occupancy greater than or equal to 85% or once all outstanding payments of interest and principal are paid in full. No liability was recorded in relation to this guaranty, as the Company believes the probability of the Company being required to perform under this guaranty is remote.
	The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. These matters are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

'

Fair Value Disclosures

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Derivative Instruments

The Company records liabilities related to the fair values of its interest rate swap contracts. The valuation of these instruments is determined based on assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing, using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.  The fair values of the Company’s interest rate contracts have been determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts).  The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparty, HSH Nordbank. In adjusting the fair values of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds and guarantees. However, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuations of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined its derivative valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following fair value hierarchy table sets forth the Company’s interest rate swaps which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which equals book value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The Company’s derivative financial instruments are recorded in interest rate swap contracts in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The Company has not designated any of its derivative instruments as hedging instruments for accounting purposes.

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

Description

Fair Value

Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

September 30, 2014

$

50,924

$

—

$

50,924

$

—

December 31, 2013

$

67,652

$

—

$

67,652

$

—

Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures

Other Financial Instruments

As of September 30, 2014, management estimated that the fair value of notes payable, which had a carrying value of $1.1 billion, was $1.1 billion. As of December 31, 2013, management estimated that the fair value of notes payable, which had a carrying value of $795.7 million, was $794.1 million. The discount rates used approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality, assumes the debt is outstanding through maturity and considers the debt’s collateral (if applicable).  Management has utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed. The Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its notes payable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, however the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of notes payable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit quality adjustments on the overall valuations of its fair market value of notes payable and has determined that they are not significant.  As a result, the Company has determined these financial instruments utilize Level 2 inputs. Since such amounts are estimates that are based on limited available market information for similar transactions, there can be no assurance that the disclosed values could be realized.

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, distributions receivable, tenant and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, other liabilities, due to affiliates and distributions payable.  The carrying value of these items reasonably approximates their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities.  Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are utilized to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain long-lived assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments (i.e., impairments) in certain circumstances. The fair value methodologies used to measure long-lived assets are described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Impairment of Investment Property. The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, as discussed below. There were no events during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 which indicated that fair value adjustments of the Company’s long-lived assets were necessary.

Impairment of Investment Property

Investment properties are reviewed for impairment at each reporting period if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment charges were recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 on the Company’s directly-owned properties.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company determined that its directly-owned investments, Airport Corporate Center and the Minneapolis Office/Flex Portfolio, were impaired due to a shortened expected hold period, which reduced the projected undiscounted cash flows for these investments. Also, the Minneapolis Office/Flex Portfolio was impaired during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 due to a deterioration of market conditions.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined that its directly-owned investment, 4050/4055 Corporate Drive, was impaired due to a shortened expected hold period. As a result of this impairment, the projected undiscounted cash flows were reduced for the investment.

These changes in assumptions resulted in the net book value of the assets exceeding the projected undiscounted cash flows for these investments. As a result, these assets were written down to fair value. The following table summarizes activity for the Company’s assets measured at fair value, on a non-recurring basis, as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

As of

Description

Fair Value of Assets

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Impairment

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Loss

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Items

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

December 31, 2013

Investment properties

$170,466

$—

$—

$170,466

$33,878

The Company’s estimated fair value of investment properties was based on a comparison of recent market activity and discounted cash flow models, which include estimates of property-specific inflows and outflows over a specific holding period.  Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment property for the period ended December 31, 2013 include: a discount rate ranging from 5% to 9%; a capitalization rate ranging from 6.5% to 9.5%; stabilized occupancy rates ranging from 82% through 95%; and current market rental rates ranging from $3.40 per square foot to $12.50 per square foot.  These inputs are based on the location, type and nature of each property, current and anticipated market conditions, and management’s knowledge and expertise in real estate.

Reportable_Segments

Reportable Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS	'
	Reportable Segments
	The Company’s investments in real estate are geographically diversified and management evaluates the operating performance of each at an individual property level. The Company has determined it has three reportable segments: (1) office properties, (2) a domestic industrial property and (3) domestic retail properties. The office properties segment consists of 17 office properties that the Company owns directly as well as 10 office properties that are owned indirectly through the Company’s investment in the Core Fund. The domestic industrial property segment consists of one directly-owned industrial property located in Dallas, Texas. The domestic retail segment consists of the 8 grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio.
	The Company’s indirect investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As such, the activities of these investments are reflected in investments in unconsolidated entities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As discussed previously, the Company completed the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction in January 2014, and the Company sold its indirect investment in Distribution Park Rio in January 2013, which is reflected in the tables below.
	The tables below provide additional information related to each of the Company’s segments (in thousands) and a reconciliation to the Company’s net income or loss, as applicable. “Corporate-Level Accounts” includes amounts incurred by the corporate-level entities which are not allocated to any of the reportable segments.
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Total revenue
	Office properties	$	55,326			$	40,872			$	163,607		$	123,914
	Domestic industrial property	791				788				2,355			2,316
	Domestic retail properties	3,958				—				13,005			—
	Total revenue	$	60,075			$	41,660			$	178,967		$	126,230
	Net property revenues in excess of expenses(1)
	Office properties	$	29,172			$	20,844			$	86,955		$	62,271
	Domestic industrial property	541				502				1,462			1,553
	Domestic retail properties	2,700				—				9,212			—
	Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses	$	32,413			$	21,346			$	97,629		$	63,824
	Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities
	Equity in earnings (losses) of domestic office properties	$	(8,005	)		$	(452	)		$	74,237		$	80,743
	Equity in earnings (losses) of domestic retail properties	—				475				—			656
	Equity in earnings (losses) of international industrial property	—				—				—			48
	Total equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities	$	(8,005	)		$	23			$	74,237		$	81,447
	-1	Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.
	Total assets	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Office properties	$	1,926,838			$	1,489,901
	Domestic industrial property	36,012				36,504
	Domestic retail properties	196,894				—
	Investment in unconsolidated entities
	Office properties	212,169				237,110
	Domestic retail properties	—				156,585
	Corporate-level accounts	154,409			(1)	262,623			(2)
	Total assets	$	2,526,322			$	2,182,723
	-1	This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.
	-2	This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including proceeds from the sale of the Company’s directly and indirectly-owned investments, proceeds from the Core Fund distribution the Company received in August 2013, and the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Reconciliation to net income (loss)
	Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses	$	32,413			$	21,346			$	97,629		$	63,824
	Depreciation and amortization	(24,472		)		(12,361		)		(73,584		)	(37,695		)
	Acquisition related expenses	(13		)		—				(282		)	—
	Asset management and acquisition fees	(7,744		)		(7,843		)		(27,166		)	(24,562		)
	General and administrative	(1,633		)		(1,590		)		(5,280		)	(5,166		)
	Impairment losses	—				(30,612		)		—			(32,163		)
	Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	7,165				8,743				16,727			28,287
	Gain (loss) on settlement of derivative instruments	—				(5,374		)		—			(5,374		)
	Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	—				—				13,381			16,087
	Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net	(8,005		)		23				74,237			81,447
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	(3		)		—				9,496			—
	Interest expense	(11,999		)		(11,256		)		(36,880		)	(36,968		)
	Interest income	171				195				557			576
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(72		)		(73		)		(237		)	(211		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(139		)		154,488				(345		)	304,059
	Net income (loss)	$	(14,331	)		$	115,686			$	68,253		$	352,141

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	Subsequent Events
	Airport Corporate Center
	In October 2014, the Company sold Airport Corporate Center, a portfolio of properties located in the Miami Airport submarket of Miami, Florida. Airport Corporate Center consists of 11 buildings and a 5.46-acre land development site. The net contract sales price for Airport Corporate Center was $132.3 million, exclusive of transaction costs and closing prorations. The Company originally acquired its interest in Airport Corporate Center in January 2006 for $156.8 million.
	HSH Nordbank
	In November 2014, the Company gave notice to HSH Nordbank of its intention to prepay the outstanding debt balance of $102.3 million related to the Citymark, 3 Huntington Quadrangle and 5th and Bell properties. In connection with the prepayment of the debt, the Company will incur an estimated breakage fee of approximately $12.1 million to terminate the related swap agreements with HSH Nordbank. In addition, HSH Nordbank recently concluded its appraisal process on the properties serving as collateral under the Company’s pooled mortgage facility and the Company will no longer be required to maintain a letter of credit for $116.9 million from the Bank of Montreal, thereby releasing the related restricted cash.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this quarterly report include the accounts of Hines REIT, the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as the related amounts of noncontrolling interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Equity Method Investments	'
	The Company makes investments directly through entities that are wholly-owned by the Operating Partnership, or indirectly through other entities, such as through its investment in Hines US Core Office Fund LP (the “Core Fund”) in which it owned a 28.8% non-managing general partner interest as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company accounts for its investment in the Core Fund using the equity method of accounting.
	In January 2014, the Company dissolved its joint venture with Weingarten Realty Investors (“Weingarten”), through which the Company and Weingarten held a portfolio of 12 grocery-anchored shopping centers (the “Grocery-Anchored Portfolio”). As a result of the dissolution of the joint venture, eight of the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio properties were distributed to the Company and the remaining four Grocery-Anchored Portfolio properties were distributed to Weingarten and an additional $0.4 million in cash was paid to the Company by Weingarten (“Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction”). As of January 1, 2014, the Company has consolidated the eight properties that it received as a result of the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction. As of December 31, 2013, the Company owned a 70% interest in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio, which was previously accounted for as an equity method investment. See Note 4 — Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction.
	The Company’s investments in partially-owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships are reviewed for impairment periodically. The Company will record an impairment charge if it determines that a decline in the value of an investment below its carrying value is other than temporary.  The Company’s analysis will be dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment, current market conditions, and its intent and ability to hold the investment to full recovery.  Based on the Company’s analysis of the facts and circumstances at each reporting period, no impairment was recorded related to its investment in the Core Fund for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Further, no impairment was recorded related to the Company’s investment in the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company dissolved its joint venture with Weingarten in January 2014. See Note 1 — Organization — Investment Property for additional information regarding the Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction. However, if market conditions deteriorate in the future and result in lower valuations or reduced cash flows of the Company’s remaining investment in the Core Fund, impairment charges may be recorded in future periods.
International Operations	'
	International Operations
	In addition to its properties in the United States, the Company has owned investments in Canada and Brazil, although the Company no longer owned any operating investments outside the United States as of September 30, 2014. Upon the January 2013 disposal of the Company’s investment in Distribution Park Rio, a property in Brazil that the Company owned indirectly, the Company realized a loss of $0.9 million related to the currency translation adjustment as a result of the disposal.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2014 is related to the remaining non-operating net assets of the disposed directly-owned properties in Brazil and Canada.
Impairment of Investment Property	'
	Impairment of Investment Property
	Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment in each reporting period if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the individual property may not be recoverable. In such an event, a comparison will be made of the current and projected cash flows of each property on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount, such carrying amount would be adjusted, if necessary, to estimated fair values to reflect impairment in the value of the asset.
Tenant and Other Receivables	'
	Tenant and Other Receivables
	Receivable balances outstanding consist primarily of base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to straight-line rent.  An allowance for the uncollectible portion of tenant and other receivables is determined based upon an analysis of the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Rental payments are generally paid by the tenants prior to the beginning of each month. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, related to prepaid rental payments which were included in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease including rent holidays, if any.
Redemption of Common Stock	'
	Redemption of Common Stock
	The Company’s share redemption program generally limits the funds available for redemption to the amount of proceeds received from the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan in the prior quarter. The board of directors determined to waive this limitation of the share redemption program and fully honor all eligible requests received for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 totaling $29.4 million, which amount was in excess of the $17.0 million received from the issuance of shares pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan in the prior quarters.
	The Company has recorded liabilities of $8.7 million and $12.9 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, related to shares that were tendered for redemption and approved by the board of directors but were not redeemed until the subsequent month. Such amounts have been included in redemption of common shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of equity based on a redemption price of $5.45 per share for ordinary share redemption requests and $6.40 per share for redemption requests in connection with the death or disability of a stockholder, which prices were determined in connection with the board of directors’ determination of net asset value per share in November 2013.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	The Company sold Williams Tower, One Wilshire and the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings during 2013 and reclassified the results of operations for these properties into discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. See Note 5 — Discontinued Operations for additional information.
	In connection with recent amendments to the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) regarding discontinued operations, the Company reclassified “Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments” to be included in income (loss) from continuing operations in its condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Additionally, the Company reclassified “Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture” and “Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net” to be included in Income (loss) from continuing operations before benefit (provision) of income taxes to simplify the presentation of the Company’s results of operations. These reclassifications did not impact previously reported net income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amendments to provide guidance on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in GAAP.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In March 2013, FASB issued guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity.  In addition, these amendments provide guidance on the release of cumulative translation adjustments in partial sales of equity method investments.  The guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In July 2013, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  These amendments will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In March 2014, FASB made technical corrections and improvements related to glossary terms in the Codification.  The amendments were effective upon issuance and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In April 2014, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on reporting discontinued operations. These amendments raise the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and require new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. These amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2014 and early adoption was permitted.  The Company elected to adopt these amendments, effective January 1, 2014. As a result, the Company did not report any sales of real estate investment property in discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 since the Company concluded that these sales do not represent a “strategic shift” in the Company’s operations. See Note 3 — Real Estate Investments for additional information regarding the sale of the Minneapolis Office/Flex Portfolio that did not qualify as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2014.
	In May 2014, FASB issued amendments to the Codification to provide guidance on recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The amendments also replace prior guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from sales of real estate, except for revenue from sales that are part of a sale-leaseback transaction. These amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that the adoption of these amendments will have on its financial statements.
Derivatives	'
	The Company has several interest rate swap transactions with HSH Nordbank AG, New York Branch (“HSH Nordbank”). These swap transactions were entered into as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on the Company’s variable interest rate borrowings with HSH Nordbank. The Company has not designated any of its derivative instruments as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The interest rate swaps have been recorded at their estimated fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value were recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 — Fair Value Disclosures for additional information.
Fair Value Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The Company records liabilities related to the fair values of its interest rate swap contracts. The valuation of these instruments is determined based on assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing, using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.  The fair values of the Company’s interest rate contracts have been determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts).  The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.
	Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparty, HSH Nordbank. In adjusting the fair values of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds and guarantees. However, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuations of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined its derivative valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	The discount rates used approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality, assumes the debt is outstanding through maturity and considers the debt’s collateral (if applicable).  Management has utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed. The Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its notes payable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, however the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of notes payable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit quality adjustments on the overall valuations of its fair market value of notes payable and has determined that they are not significant.  As a result, the Company has determined these financial instruments utilize Level 2 inputs. Since such amounts are estimates that are based on limited available market information for similar transactions, there can be no assurance that the disclosed values could be realized.
	Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, distributions receivable, tenant and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, other liabilities, due to affiliates and distributions payable.  The carrying value of these items reasonably approximates their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities.  Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are utilized to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	Certain long-lived assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments (i.e., impairments) in certain circumstances. The fair value methodologies used to measure long-lived assets are described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Impairment of Investment Property. The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, as discussed below. There were no events during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 which indicated that fair value adjustments of the Company’s long-lived assets were necessary.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	Other assets included the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Deposit on investment property (1)	$	—	$	30,000
	Prepaid insurance	1,341		686
	Prepaid/deferred taxes	284		517
	Other	1,379		769
	Total	$	3,004	$	31,972
	-1	In December 2013, the Company funded a $30.0 million deposit related to its acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, which the Company acquired in January 2014.

Real_Estate_Investments_Tables

Real Estate Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease	'
	Investment property consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	1,532,431			$	1,185,833
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(201,848		)		(178,720		)
	Buildings and improvements, net	1,330,583				1,007,113
	Land	430,951				249,466
	Investment property, net	$	1,761,534			$	1,256,579
Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class	'
	As of September 30, 2014, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases				Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
						Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	270,224			$	43,589		$	62,748
	Less: accumulated amortization	(131,141		)		(24,292		)	(31,804		)
	Net	$	139,083			$	19,297		$	30,944
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases				Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities
						Lease Assets
	Cost	$	163,661			$	38,721		$	41,824
	Less: accumulated amortization	(110,412		)		(22,059		)	(31,978		)
	Net	$	53,249			$	16,662		$	9,846
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2014 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows (in years):
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio		15.4		7.1		39.3
	Howard Hughes Center		4.4		4.7		6.1
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense	'
	Expected future amortization of in-place leases and out-of-market leases, net, including out-of-market ground leases for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
		In-Place Leases				Out-of-Market Leases, Net
	October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	$	11,416			$	(973	)
	2015	36,362				(1,193		)
	2016	26,671				(110		)
	2017	19,165				617
	2018	14,571				279
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases	'
	As of September 30, 2014, the approximate fixed future minimum rentals for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2018 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
		Fixed Future Minimum Rentals
	October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	$	43,075
	2015	170,784
	2016	153,391
	2017	134,870
	2018	114,391
	Thereafter	582,245
	Total	$	1,198,756

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es1

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The amounts recognized for major assets acquired as of the acquisition date were determined by allocating the purchase price of each property acquired in 2014 as follows (in thousands):
	Property Name		Acquisition Date		Building and Improvements				Land				In-place Lease Intangibles			Out-of-Market Lease Intangibles, Net			Discount related to assumed mortgage loan			Total Purchase Price
	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio (1)		1/1/14		$	102,506			$	63,900			$	24,980		$	(12,670	)	$	(500	)	$	178,216
	Howard Hughes Center		1/15/14		$	278,378			$	138,820			$	101,840		$	(8,290	)	$	—		$	510,748
	-1	The Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction, which was a step acquisition, was accounted for as a business combination resulting in the assets acquired and liabilities assumed being recorded at fair value as a result of the step acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, the joint venture with Weingarten was considered a variable interest entity and was accounted for under the equity method of accounting, since the Company did not have the ability to direct the significant activities that affect the economic performance of the joint venture. The Company received $0.4 million in cash as a result of the step acquisition and determined that the fair value of the Company’s previously held interest was $167.2 million. The fair value of the Company’s equity interest was estimated using market-based measurements, including cash flow and other valuation techniques. The fair value measurement is based on both significant inputs for similar assets and liabilities in comparable markets and significant inputs that are not observable in the markets in accordance with the Company’s fair value measurements accounting policy. Key assumptions include: third-party broker valuation estimates; discount rates ranging from 6.5% to 9.0%; a terminal capitalization rate for similar properties; and factors that the Company believes market participants would consider in estimating fair value. In addition, the Company recognized a $13.2 million gain, which represented the difference between the book value and the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity method investment in the joint venture with Weingarten and has been included in the line item, “Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class	'
	As of September 30, 2014, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases				Out-of-Market				Out-of-Market
						Lease Assets				Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	270,224			$	43,589			$	62,748
	Less: accumulated amortization	(131,141		)		(24,292		)		(31,804		)
	Net	$	139,083			$	19,297			$	30,944
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles were as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
		In-Place Leases				Out-of-Market				Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities
						Lease Assets
	Cost	$	163,661			$	38,721			$	41,824
	Less: accumulated amortization	(110,412		)		(22,059		)		(31,978		)
	Net	$	53,249			$	16,662			$	9,846
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2014 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows (in years):
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio		15.4		7.1		39.3
	Howard Hughes Center		4.4		4.7		6.1
Schedule Of Real Estate Properties Recent Acquisitions Profit Loss	'
	The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, which are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands):
					For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	2014 Acquisitions				30-Sep-14				30-Sep-14
	Grocery -Anchored Portfolio		Revenue		$	3,958			$	13,005
			Net income (loss)		$	359			$	2,131
	Howard Hughes Center		Revenue		$	12,774			$	35,419
			Net income (loss)		$	(2,461	)		$	(9,190	)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	'
	The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to the 2014 acquisitions through September 30, 2014 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2013. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of the Company’s future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively and the gain on the dissolution of the Company’s joint venture as a result of the Grocery Anchored Portfolio Transaction was $13.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Distribution Park Rio was $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had the Company completed these transactions on January 1, 2013, nor does it purport to represent the Company’s future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		Pro Forma 2014				Pro Forma 2013				Pro Forma 2014				Pro Forma 2013
	Revenue	$	60,075			$	58,672			$	181,026			$	176,713
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(14,179	)		$	(37,398	)		$	55,679			$	22,019
	Basic and diluted income (loss) from continuing operations per common share	$	(0.06	)		$	(0.16	)		$	0.25			$	0.09

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures	'
	The operating results of these properties have been reclassified and reported as income (loss) from discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) below. As described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recent Accounting Pronouncements, the Company adopted amendments to the Codification regarding discontinued operations effective January 1, 2014. As a result, none of the Company’s dispositions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were classified as discontinued operations.
		Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Rental revenue	$	(159	)	$	1,308			$	(215	)	$	32,128
	Other revenue	2			49				19			6,174
	Total revenues	(157		)	1,357				(196		)	38,302
	Expenses:
	Property operating expenses	(13		)	371				158			9,725
	Real property taxes	—			145				—			4,348
	Property management fees	—			42				(1		)	906
	Depreciation and amortization	—			325				—			8,308
	Impairment losses	—			1,601			(1)	—			4,006			(1)
	Total expenses	(13		)	2,484				157			27,293
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before interest income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, gain (loss) on settlement of debt and gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	(144		)	(1,127		)		(353		)	11,009
	Interest expense	—			(235		)		—			(6,868		)
	Interest income	6			4				16			20
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(1		)	(611		)		(8		)	(649		)
	Gain (loss) on settlement of debt	—			(9,839		)		—			(9,839		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	(139		)	(11,808		)		(345		)	(6,327		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	—			166,296				—			310,386
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(139	)	$	154,488			$	(345	)	$	304,059
	-1	The contract sales price for the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings was less than their carrying value and, as a result, an impairment loss related to this discontinued operation was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	The tables below show income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders allocated between continuing operations and discontinued operations:
		Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,277	)	$	(29,835	)		$	68,351		$	63,992
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders	(129		)	145,446				(322		)	286,976
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,406	)	$	115,611			$	68,029		$	350,968
	Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.13	)		$	0.3		$	0.28
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.63			$	—		$	1.24

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_1

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Activity In Equity Method Investments	'
	The table below presents the activity of the Company’s unconsolidated entities as of and for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	234,227		$	388,970		$	393,695		$	329,418
	Contributions	—			23,702			—			33,884
	Distributions declared	(14,053		)	(85,674		)	(99,438		)	(92,191		)
	Equity in earnings (losses)	(8,005		)	23			74,237			81,447
	Effect of sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	—			—			(156,325		)	(25,537		)
	Ending balance	$	212,169		$	327,021		$	212,169		$	327,021
Summarized Financial Information Balance Sheet Equity Method Investees	'
	Condensed financial information for the Core Fund is summarized as follows (in thousands):
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the Core Fund
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	ASSETS
	Cash	$	121,872		$	112,151
	Investment property, net	1,824,846			2,042,690
	Other assets	463,005			590,610
	Total Assets	$	2,409,723		$	2,745,451
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Debt	$	1,200,446		$	1,327,315
	Other liabilities	175,494			260,460
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests	230,417			268,871
	Equity	803,366			888,805
	Total Liabilities and Equity	$	2,409,723		$	2,745,451
Summarized Financial Information Income Statement Equity Method Investees	'
	The Core Fund has elected to adopt the amendments to the Codification that provide guidance on reporting discontinued operations early, effective January 1, 2014, and as a result, did not report the sale of The KPMG Building and 720 Olive Way in discontinued operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the remainder of the properties sold have been reclassified into discontinued operations for all periods presented, which are reflected in the table below.
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Core Fund
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Total revenues	$	57,343		$	64,360		$	180,758		$	192,049
	Total expenses	88,220			67,812			216,022			205,018
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	68			—			182,422			—
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	(30,809		)	(3,452		)	147,158			(12,969		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(7		)	2,634			174,091			748,996
	Net income (loss)	(30,816		)	(818		)	321,249			736,027
	Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests	5,094			(280		)	(60,909		)	(436,333		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to parent	$	(25,722	)	$	(1,098	)	$	260,340		$	299,694

Debt_Financing_Tables

Debt Financing (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Debt	'
	The following table includes all of the Company’s outstanding notes payable balances as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands, except interest rates):
	Description		Maturity Date	Interest Rate Description		Interest Rate		Principal Outstanding at September 30, 2014			Principal Outstanding at December 31, 2013
	SECURED MORTGAGE DEBT
	Arapahoe Business Park I		6/11/15	Fixed		5.33	%	$	9,157		$	9,272
	Arapahoe Business Park II		11/11/15	Fixed		5.53	%	9,613			9,744
	1515 S. Street		9/1/16	Fixed		4.25	%	37,965			38,741
	345 Inverness Drive		12/11/16	Fixed		5.85	%	14,530			14,701
	Airport Corporate Center (1)		9/1/21	Fixed		5.14	%	77,766			78,628
	JPMorgan Chase Tower		2/1/16	Variable		2.66	%	154,114			156,798
	Heritage Station (2)		1/1/15	Fixed		5.38	%	5,396			—
	Thompson Bridge Commons		3/1/18	Fixed		6.02	%	5,289			—
	HSH POOLED MORTGAGE FACILITY
	Citymark, 321 North Clark, 1900 and 2000 Alameda		8/1/16	Fixed via swap		5.86	%	185,000			185,000
	3400 Data Drive, 2100 Powell		1/23/17	Fixed via swap		5.25	%	98,000			98,000
	Daytona and Laguna Buildings		5/2/17	Fixed via swap		5.36	%	119,000			119,000
	3 Huntington Quadrangle		7/19/17	Fixed via swap		5.98	%	48,000			48,000
	5th and Bell		8/14/17	Fixed via swap		6.03	%	39,000			39,000
	OTHER NOTES PAYABLE
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Revolving Loan (3)		4/1/17	Variable		1.76	%	86,000			—
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan (3)		4/1/18	Variable		1.66	%	200,000			—
	TOTAL PRINCIPAL OUTSTANDING							1,088,830			796,884
	Unamortized Discount (4)							(451		)	(1,169		)
	NOTES PAYABLE							$	1,088,379		$	795,715
	-1	In October 2014, the Company sold Airport Corporate Center. In connection with the sale of Airport Corporate Center, the Company’s outstanding principal balance of the secured mortgage loan was assumed by the purchaser.
	-2	In October 2014, the Company repaid in full the Heritage Station secured mortgage loan.
	-3	See the discussion following the heading “JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement” below for additional information regarding the Company's acquisition credit facility.
	-4	The Company assumed notes payable in connection with various acquisitions, which were recorded at their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition. The difference between the fair value at acquisition and the principal outstanding is amortized over the term of the related note.
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt	'
	The following table summarizes required principal payments on the Company’s outstanding notes payable for the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2018 and for the period thereafter (in thousands):
		Principal Payments due by Period
		October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014			2015			2016			2017			2018		Thereafter
	Notes payable	$	83,635	(1)	$	20,280		$	390,239		$	390,300		$	204,376	$	—
	-1	Included in this amount is $77.8 million and $5.4 million related to the early retirement of Airport Corporate Center and Heritage Station, respectively as described in notes (1) and (2) above.

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments	'
	The tables below provide additional information regarding each of the Company’s outstanding interest rate swaps (all amounts are in thousands except for interest rates):
	Effective Date		Expiration Date	Notional Amount			Interest Rate Received		Interest Rate Paid
	August 1, 2006		August 1, 2016	$	185,000		LIBOR		5.4575	%
	January 12, 2007		January 12, 2017	$	98,000		LIBOR		4.8505	%
	May 1, 2007		May 1, 2017	$	119,000		LIBOR		4.955	%
	July 17, 2007		July 17, 2017	$	48,000		LIBOR		5.58	%
	July 27, 2007		July 24, 2017	$	39,000		LIBOR		5.58	%
Schedule Of Other Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location	'
	The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments included in “Liabilities-Interest Rate Swap Contracts” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Liability Derivatives Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes:	September 30, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	50,924		$	67,652
	Total derivatives	$	50,924		$	67,652
	The table below presents the effects of the changes in fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net	$	7,165		$	8,743		$	16,727		$	28,287
	Total	$	7,165		$	8,743		$	16,727		$	28,287

Distributions_Tables

Distributions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Distributions [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Dividends Payable	'
	The table below outlines the Company’s total distributions declared to stockholders and noncontrolling interests for each of the quarters during 2014 and 2013, including the breakout between the distributions paid in cash and those reinvested pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (all amounts are in thousands).
			Stockholders							Noncontrolling Interests
	Distributions for the Three Months Ended		Cash Distributions		Distributions Reinvested		Total Declared			Total Declared
	2014 (1)
	September 30, 2014		$	9,756	$	5,615	$	15,371		$	76
	June 30, 2014		9,659		5,610		15,269			74
	March 31, 2014		9,552		5,613		15,165			74
	Total		$	28,967	$	16,838	$	45,805		$	224
	2013 (1)
	December 31, 2013		$	9,786	$	5,811	$	15,597		$	75
	September 30, 2013		9,769		5,902		15,671			75
	June 30, 2013		9,829		5,913		15,742			960
	March 31, 2013		214,893		11,175		226,068		(2)	138
	Total		$	244,277	$	28,801	$	273,078		$	1,248
	-1	Except as noted below, excluded from this table are distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest (as discussed further in Note 10 — Related Party Transactions). The amount of distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 were $0.9 million, $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Included in the $226.1 million amount declared for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in the above table is the $10.0 million special distribution declared in March 2013 to the Participation Interest.
	-2	As stated above, a portion of the total distributions declared were designated by the Company as special distributions and funded using proceeds from sales of investment properties, which represented a return of a portion of the stockholders, and noncontrolling interest holders’ invested capital. For the year ended December 31, 2013, $206.7 million of the total distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders and non-controlling interests were paid using such sales proceeds.

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions	'
	The table below outlines fees incurred and expense reimbursements payable to Hines, the Advisor and Hines Securities, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (all amounts are in thousands).
			Incurred									Unpaid as of
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,				September 30,		December 31,
	Type and Recipient		2014		2013			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Participation Interest in the Operating Partnership – HALP Associates Limited Partnership (1)		$	3,996	$	4,476		$	15,003	$	13,806	$	103,464	$	91,376
	Due to Affiliates
	Acquisition Fee – the Advisor (2)		—		—			1,012		—		—		—
	Asset Management Fee – the Advisor		3,748		3,367			11,151		10,756		1,250		1,185
	Debt Financing Fee – the Advisor (3)		—		—			—		3,600		—		—
	Other – the Advisor		937		1,177			2,920		2,954		483		767
	Property Management Fee – Hines		1,368		1,109			4,095		3,977		59		(16		)
	Leasing Fee – Hines		1,353		(51		)	2,221		2,394		2,845		1,535
	Tenant Construction Management Fees – Hines		11		45			40		171		22		1
	Expense Reimbursements – Hines (with respect to management and operation of the Company’s properties)		3,288		3,204			10,324		10,978		615		214
	Due to Affiliates											$	5,274	$	3,686
	-1	The Company recorded a liability related to the Participation Interest based on its estimated settlement value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. This liability is remeasured at fair value based on the related redemption price in place as of the date of each balance sheet plus any unpaid distributions. As described previously in Note 9 — Distributions, the Company declared an $0.80 special distribution (or $10.0 million, in total, to the Participation Interest) to all stockholders of the Company in March 2013, which represented a reduction in the Participation Interest liability to reflect a return of capital for the period ending March 31, 2013.
	-2	In connection with the acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, the Company was obligated to pay approximately $5.0 million of acquisition fees to the Advisor, half of which was payable in cash and half of which was payable as an increase to the Participation Interest. The Advisor and HALP, the holder of the Participation Interest, agreed to waive $1.5 million of the cash acquisition fee and the entire $2.5 million acquisition fee payable related to the Participation Interest, respectively.
	-3	In connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee that otherwise would be payable to the Advisor. Additionally, in connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee otherwise payable to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. See Note 7 — Debt Financing for additional information on the debt financing fee waived.

Changes_in_Assets_and_Liabilit1

Changes in Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]	'
Cash Flow Operating Capital	'
	The effect of the changes in asset and liability accounts on cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
	Change in other assets	$	(1,029	)	$	(15	)
	Change in tenant and other receivables	(7,027		)	(373		)
	Change in deferred leasing costs	(44,312		)	(24,355		)
	Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	26,889			(24,288		)
	Change in participation interest liability	12,087			3
	Change in other liabilities	(1,119		)	(929		)
	Change in due to affiliates	1,599			(3,658		)
	Changes in assets and liabilities	$	(12,912	)	$	(53,615	)

Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Disclo

Supplemental Cash Flows Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures	'
	Supplemental cash flow disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	Cash paid for interest	$	34,020	$	40,348
	Cash paid for income taxes	$	264	$	553
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities
	Distributions declared and unpaid	$	15,446	$	15,746
	Distributions reinvested	$	17,034	$	28,719
	Shares tendered for redemption	$	8,683	$	11,474
	Assumption of mortgages upon dissolution of joint venture	$	10,947	$	—
	Noncash net assets acquired upon acquisition of property	$	172,244	$	—

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis

'

The following fair value hierarchy table sets forth the Company’s interest rate swaps which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which equals book value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The Company’s derivative financial instruments are recorded in interest rate swap contracts in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The Company has not designated any of its derivative instruments as hedging instruments for accounting purposes.

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

Description

Fair Value

Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

September 30, 2014

$

50,924

$

—

$

50,924

$

—

December 31, 2013

$

67,652

$

—

$

67,652

$

—

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring

'

The following table summarizes activity for the Company’s assets measured at fair value, on a non-recurring basis, as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

As of

Description

Fair Value of Assets

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Impairment

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Loss

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Items

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

December 31, 2013

Investment properties

$170,466

$—

$—

$170,466

$33,878

Reportable_Segments_Tables

Reportable Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment	'
	The tables below provide additional information related to each of the Company’s segments (in thousands) and a reconciliation to the Company’s net income or loss, as applicable. “Corporate-Level Accounts” includes amounts incurred by the corporate-level entities which are not allocated to any of the reportable segments.
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Total revenue
	Office properties	$	55,326			$	40,872			$	163,607		$	123,914
	Domestic industrial property	791				788				2,355			2,316
	Domestic retail properties	3,958				—				13,005			—
	Total revenue	$	60,075			$	41,660			$	178,967		$	126,230
	Net property revenues in excess of expenses(1)
	Office properties	$	29,172			$	20,844			$	86,955		$	62,271
	Domestic industrial property	541				502				1,462			1,553
	Domestic retail properties	2,700				—				9,212			—
	Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses	$	32,413			$	21,346			$	97,629		$	63,824
	Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities
	Equity in earnings (losses) of domestic office properties	$	(8,005	)		$	(452	)		$	74,237		$	80,743
	Equity in earnings (losses) of domestic retail properties	—				475				—			656
	Equity in earnings (losses) of international industrial property	—				—				—			48
	Total equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities	$	(8,005	)		$	23			$	74,237		$	81,447
	-1	Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.
	Total assets	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Office properties	$	1,926,838			$	1,489,901
	Domestic industrial property	36,012				36,504
	Domestic retail properties	196,894				—
	Investment in unconsolidated entities
	Office properties	212,169				237,110
	Domestic retail properties	—				156,585
	Corporate-level accounts	154,409			(1)	262,623			(2)
	Total assets	$	2,526,322			$	2,182,723
	-1	This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.
	-2	This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including proceeds from the sale of the Company’s directly and indirectly-owned investments, proceeds from the Core Fund distribution the Company received in August 2013, and the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.
Reconciliation Of Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses From Segments To Consolidated	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Reconciliation to net income (loss)
	Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses	$	32,413			$	21,346			$	97,629		$	63,824
	Depreciation and amortization	(24,472		)		(12,361		)		(73,584		)	(37,695		)
	Acquisition related expenses	(13		)		—				(282		)	—
	Asset management and acquisition fees	(7,744		)		(7,843		)		(27,166		)	(24,562		)
	General and administrative	(1,633		)		(1,590		)		(5,280		)	(5,166		)
	Impairment losses	—				(30,612		)		—			(32,163		)
	Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	7,165				8,743				16,727			28,287
	Gain (loss) on settlement of derivative instruments	—				(5,374		)		—			(5,374		)
	Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	—				—				13,381			16,087
	Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net	(8,005		)		23				74,237			81,447
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	(3		)		—				9,496			—
	Interest expense	(11,999		)		(11,256		)		(36,880		)	(36,968		)
	Interest income	171				195				557			576
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(72		)		(73		)		(237		)	(211		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(139		)		154,488				(345		)	304,059
	Net income (loss)	$	(14,331	)		$	115,686			$	68,253		$	352,141

Organization_Public_Offering_D

Organization (Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	51 Months Ended	124 Months Ended	24 Months Ended	27 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014
				$150.0 Million DRIP, effective July 1, 2010 [Member]	$300.0 Million DRIP, effective July 1, 2012 [Member]
Dividend Reinvestment Plan [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Entity incorporation date of incorporation	5-Aug-03	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	'	'	$2,700,000,000	'	'
Maximum proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan	'	'	'	150,000,000	300,000,000
Effective date of dividend reinvestment plan	'	'	'	1-Jul-10	1-Jul-12
Closing date of dividend reinvestment plan	'	'	'	30-Jun-12	'
Stock issued during period value dividend reinvestment plan	'	$178,000,000	'	'	'
Stock issued during period shares dividend reinvestment plan	'	22.3	'	'	'

Organization_Ownership_Percent

Organization (Ownership Percentages) (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Hines [Member]	'	'
Subsidiary Of Limited Liability Company Or Limited Partnership [Line Items]	'	'
Subsidiary of limited liability company or limited partnership ownership interest	93.00%	93.80%
Hines 2005 VS I LP [Member]	'	'
Subsidiary Of Limited Liability Company Or Limited Partnership [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling interest ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	0.50%	0.50%
HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]	'	'
Subsidiary Of Limited Liability Company Or Limited Partnership [Line Items]	'	'
Subsidiary of limited liability company or limited partnership ownership interest	6.50%	5.70%

Organization_Investment_Proper

Organization (Investment Property) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	property	Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction [Member]	Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction [Member]	Domestic Office Properties [Member]	Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]	Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]	Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]
			Hines [Member]	Weingarten [Member]	property	property	shopping_center	shopping_center
			shopping_center	shopping_center			state
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of real estate properties (in properties)	36	'	'	'	27	1	8	12
Number of states in which entity operates	'	'	'	'	'	'	4	'
Number of real estate properties distributed as a result of dissolution of joint venture	'	'	8	4	'	'	'	'
Cash received as a result of dissolution of joint venture	'	$0.40	'	'	'	'	'	'

Organization_Equity_Method_Inv

Organization (Equity Method Investments) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	28.80%	28.80%
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member] | Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	'	70.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Equity Method Investments) (Details) (Unconsolidated Properties [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity method investment, OTTI	$0	$0	$0	$0
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity method investment, OTTI	'	$0	'	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Impairment of Real Estate) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Impairment Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses	$0	$30,612,000	$0	$32,163,000
Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impairment Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of impaired real estate properties	1	'	1	'
Directly-Owned Properties [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impairment Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses	0	30,600,000	0	32,200,000
Riverfront Plaza [Member] | Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member] | Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]	'	'	'	'
Impairment Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses	$27,900,000	'	$27,900,000	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended						1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013
									Howard Hughes Center [Member]	Unconsolidated Properties [Member]
										Distribution Park Rio [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'		'	'
Loss related to currency translation adjustment, disposals	'		'	'		'	'		'	($900,000)
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	4,300,000		'	4,300,000		'	4,600,000		'	'
Amortization of lease incentives	3,800,000		4,200,000	11,500,000		12,800,000	'		'	'
Amortization of deferred leasing fees	1,400,000		1,500,000	4,000,000		4,800,000	'		'	'
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'	'
Deposit on investment property (1)	0	[1]	'	0	[1]	'	30,000,000	[1]	30,000,000	'
Prepaid insurance	1,341,000		'	1,341,000		'	686,000		'	'
Prepaid/deferred taxes	284,000		'	284,000		'	517,000		'	'
Other	1,379,000		'	1,379,000		'	769,000		'	'
Total	3,004,000		'	3,004,000		'	31,972,000		'	'
Prepaid rent	7,400,000		'	7,400,000		'	6,200,000		'	'
Straight-line rent receivables	$43,900,000		'	$43,900,000		'	$40,900,000		'	'
[1]	In December 2013, the Company funded a $30.0 million deposit related to its acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, which the Company acquired in January 2014.

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Redemptions) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Redemption [Line Items]	'	'
Redemption requests received	$29.40	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, dividend reinvestment plan	17	'
Common stock redemption liabilities	$8.70	$12.90
Ordinary Redemption Per Share Price determined in November 2013 [Member]	'	'
Redemption [Line Items]	'	'
Share redemption plan share price	$5.45	'
Death and Disability Redemption Per Share Price determined in November 2013 [Member]	'	'
Redemption [Line Items]	'	'
Share redemption plan share price	$6.40	'

Real_Estate_Investments_Detail

Real Estate Investments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Sep. 30, 2007

Aug. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2007

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Minneapolis Office Flex Portfolio [Member]

Minneapolis Office Flex Portfolio [Member]

Minneapolis Office Flex Portfolio [Member]

Seattle Design Center [Member]

Seattle Design Center [Member]

Buildings and improvements [Member]

Buildings and improvements [Member]

Land [Member]

Land [Member]

Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Buildings and improvements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,532,431,000

$1,185,833,000

$430,951,000

$249,466,000

Less: accumulated depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-201,848,000

-178,720,000

'

'

Buildings and improvements, net

1,761,534,000

'

1,761,534,000

'

1,256,579,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,330,583,000

1,007,113,000

'

'

Contract sales price

'

'

'

'

'

'

75,500,000

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate, contract purchase price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

87,000,000

'

56,800,000

'

'

'

'

Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments

($3,000)

$0

$9,496,000

$0

'

$9,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real_Estate_Investments_Intang

Real Estate Investments (Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible lease assets, net	$158,380	$69,911
Below Market Lease [Abstract]	'	'
Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities, Cost	62,748	41,824
Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities, Less: accumulated Amortization	-31,804	-31,978
Out-of-Market Lease Liabilities, Net	30,944	9,846
In-Place Leases	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	270,224	163,661
Less: accumulated amortization	-131,141	-110,412
Intangible lease assets, net	139,083	53,249
Out-of-Market Lease Assets	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	43,589	38,721
Less: accumulated amortization	-24,292	-22,059
Intangible lease assets, net	$19,297	$16,662

Real_Estate_Investments_Intang1

Real Estate Investments (Intangible Assets 2) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In-Place Leases	'	'	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	$12,800,000	$2,900,000	$39,400,000	$12,200,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	11,416,000	'	11,416,000	'
2015	36,362,000	'	36,362,000	'
2016	26,671,000	'	26,671,000	'
2017	19,165,000	'	19,165,000	'
2018	14,571,000	'	14,571,000	'
Out-of-Market Leases, Net	'	'	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible asset (liability) for above and below market leases	-700,000	-400,000	-2,400,000	-2,200,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	-973,000	'	-973,000	'
2015	-1,193,000	'	-1,193,000	'
2016	-110,000	'	-110,000	'
2017	617,000	'	617,000	'
2018	$279,000	'	$279,000	'

Real_Estate_Investments_Future

Real Estate Investments (Future Minimum Rentals) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014	$43,075
2015	170,784
2016	153,391
2017	134,870
2018	114,391
Thereafter	582,245
Total	$1,198,756

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es2

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
	property		property		Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]		Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	Howard Hughes Center [Member]
								Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'	'	'
Number of real estate properties acquired	9	'	9	'	'	'		'	'	'
Proceeds from step acquisition	'	'	'	'	$400,000	'		'	'	'
Step acquisition, fair value of previous held interest	'	'	'	'	'	167,200,000		'	'	'
Fair value inputs, discount rate	'	'	'	'	'	'		6.50%	9.00%	'
Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	0	0	13,381,000	16,087,000	'	13,200,000		'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'	'	'
Acquisition Date	'	'	'	'	'	1-Jan-14	[1]	'	'	15-Jan-14
Building and Improvements	'	'	'	'	'	102,506,000	[1]	'	'	278,378,000
Land	'	'	'	'	'	63,900,000	[1]	'	'	138,820,000
In-place Lease Intangibles	'	'	'	'	'	24,980,000	[1]	'	'	101,840,000
Out-of-Market Lease Intangibles, Net	'	'	'	'	'	-12,670,000	[1]	'	'	-8,290,000
Discount related to assumed mortgage loan	'	'	'	'	'	-500,000	[1]	'	'	0
Business combination, net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$688,900,000	'	$688,900,000	'	'	$178,216,000	[1]	'	'	$510,748,000
[1]	The Grocery-Anchored Portfolio Transaction, which was a step acquisition, was accounted for as a business combination resulting in the assets acquired and liabilities assumed being recorded at fair value as a result of the step acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, the joint venture with Weingarten was considered a variable interest entity and was accounted for under the equity method of accounting, since the Company did not have the ability to direct the significant activities that affect the economic performance of the joint venture. The Company received $0.4 million in cash as a result of the step acquisition and determined that the fair value of the Company’s previously held interest was $167.2 million. The fair value of the Company’s equity interest was estimated using market-based measurements, including cash flow and other valuation techniques. The fair value measurement is based on both significant inputs for similar assets and liabilities in comparable markets and significant inputs that are not observable in the markets in accordance with the Company’s fair value measurements accounting policy. Key assumptions include: third-party broker valuation estimates; discount rates ranging from 6.5% to 9.0%; a terminal capitalization rate for similar properties; and factors that the Company believes market participants would consider in estimating fair value. In addition, the Company recognized a $13.2 million gain, which represented the difference between the book value and the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity method investment in the joint venture with Weingarten and has been included in the line item, “Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es3

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Intangible Assets) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Below-Market Lease Liabilities, weighted average useful life	'39 years 3 months
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member] | Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Lease assets, weighted average useful life	'15 years 5 months 5 days
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Lease assets, weighted average useful life	'7 years 1 month 17 days
Howard Hughes Center [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Below-Market Lease Liabilities, weighted average useful life	'6 years 22 days
Howard Hughes Center [Member] | Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Lease assets, weighted average useful life	'4 years 4 months 17 days
Howard Hughes Center [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Lease assets, weighted average useful life	'4 years 8 months 16 days

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es4

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Acquisition related expenses excluded from pro forma net loss	'	'	$1,300,000	'
Pro forma revenue	60,075,000	58,672,000	181,026,000	176,713,000
Pro forma net income (loss)	-14,179,000	-37,398,000	55,679,000	22,019,000
Pro forma earnings per share basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.06)	($0.16)	$0.25	$0.09
Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pro forma information, revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual	3,958,000	'	13,005,000	'
Pro forma information, net income (loss) of acquiree since acquisition date, actual	359,000	'	2,131,000	'
Gain on disposal excluded from pro forma net income (loss)	'	'	13,200,000	'
Howard Hughes Center [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pro forma information, revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual	12,774,000	'	35,419,000	'
Pro forma information, net income (loss) of acquiree since acquisition date, actual	-2,461,000	'	-9,190,000	'
Distribution Park Rio [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain on disposal excluded from pro forma net income (loss)	'	'	'	$16,100,000

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations (Schedule of Discontinued Operating Results) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'	'		'	'
Rental revenue	($159)	$1,308		($215)	$32,128
Other revenue	2	49		19	6,174
Total revenues	-157	1,357		-196	38,302
Expenses:	'	'		'	'
Property operating expenses	-13	371		158	9,725
Real property taxes	0	145		0	4,348
Property management fees	0	42		-1	906
Depreciation and amortization	0	325		0	8,308
Impairment losses	0	1,601	[1]	0	4,006	[1]
Total expenses	-13	2,484		157	27,293
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before interest income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, gain (loss) on settlement of debt and gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	-144	-1,127		-353	11,009
Interest expense	0	-235		0	-6,868
Interest income	6	4		16	20
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-1	-611		-8	-649
Gain (loss) on settlement of debt	0	-9,839		0	-9,839
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	-139	-11,808		-345	-6,327
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	0	166,296		0	310,386
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-139	154,488		-345	304,059
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	-14,277	-29,835		68,351	63,992
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders	-129	145,446		-322	286,976
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($14,406)	$115,611		$68,029	$350,968
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders	'	'		'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.06)	($0.13)		$0.30	$0.28
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.63		$0	$1.24
[1]	The contract sales price for the Raytheon/DIRECTV buildings was less than their carrying value and, as a result, an impairment loss related to this discontinued operation was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Recovered_Sheet1

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Rollforward of Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	property		property		Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	Unconsolidated Properties [Member]	Unconsolidated Properties [Member]
							Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	Grocery Anchored Portfolio [Member]
							property	property
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of real estate properties (in properties)	36	'	36	'	'	'	10	13	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	'	'	'	'	28.80%	28.80%	'	'	70.00%
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$234,227	$388,970	$393,695	$329,418	'	'	'	'	'
Contributions	0	23,702	0	33,884	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions declared	-14,053	-85,674	-99,438	-92,191	'	'	'	'	'
Equity in earnings (losses)	-8,005	23	74,237	81,447	'	'	'	'	'
Effect of sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	0	0	-156,325	-25,537	'	'	'	'	'
Ending balance	$212,169	$327,021	$212,169	$327,021	'	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet2

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Summarized Financial Data) (Balance Sheets) (Details) (Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash	$121,872	$112,151
Investment property, net	1,824,846	2,042,690
Other assets	463,005	590,610
Total Assets	2,409,723	2,745,451
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'	'
Debt	1,200,446	1,327,315
Other liabilities	175,494	260,460
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	230,417	268,871
Equity	803,366	888,805
Total Liabilities and Equity	$2,409,723	$2,745,451

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_2

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Summarized Financial Data) (Statements of Operations) (Details) (Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
			property	property
Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of real estate properties sold (in properties)	'	'	3	3
Total revenues	$57,343	$64,360	$180,758	$192,049
Total expenses	88,220	67,812	216,022	205,018
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	68	0	182,422	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-30,809	-3,452	147,158	-12,969
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-7	2,634	174,091	748,996
Net income (loss)	-30,816	-818	321,249	736,027
Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests	5,094	-280	-60,909	-436,333
Net income (loss) attributable to parent	($25,722)	($1,098)	$260,340	$299,694

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_3

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2004

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Sep. 30, 2004

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2006

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Aug. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Aug. 31, 2003

Sep. 30, 2014

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Hines US Core Office Fund LP [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

101 Second Street [Member]

101 Second Street [Member]

101 Second Street [Member]

The KPMG Building [Member]

The KPMG Building [Member]

The KPMG Building [Member]

720 Olive Way [Member]

720 Olive Way [Member]

720 Olive Way [Member]

Riverfront Plaza [Member]

Riverfront Plaza [Member]

New York Trust Assets [Member]

New York Trust Assets [Member]

New York Trust Assets [Member]

Douglas Corporate Center [Member]

Hines REIT [Member]

Hines REIT [Member]

Hines REIT [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

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Real estate, contract sales price

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$297,500,000

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$274,000,000

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$101,000,000

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Real estate, contract purchase price

'

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'

157,000,000

'

'

148,000,000

'

'

83,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

581,100,000

'

Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments

-3,000

0

9,496,000

0

174,400,000

'

41,600,000

155,900,000

'

37,200,000

26,500,000

'

5,000,000

'

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Impairment losses

0

30,612,000

0

32,163,000

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27,900,000

27,900,000

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Contract sales price

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1,300,000,000

'

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Gain on sale of real estate, discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

291,600,000

'

'

Distributions paid

$14,053,000

$85,674,000

$99,438,000

$92,191,000

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$81,300,000

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Long-term debt, event of default

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'Due to the deterioration in the financial condition of Douglas Corporate Center, the Core Fund elected to not make debt service payments on the secured, nonrecourse mortgage loan at the property. This resulted in a default, and effective January 2, 2013, a foreclosure on the property by the lender in which the Core Fund relinquished all rights and title to the property and was relieved of the entire value of the mortgage loan.

Debt_Financing_Details

Debt Financing (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Revolving Credit Facility - Revolving Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Secured Mortgage Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility - Revolving Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility - Revolving Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

Arapahoe Business Park I [Member]

Arapahoe Business Park I [Member]

Arapahoe Business Park II [Member]

Arapahoe Business Park II [Member]

1515 S. Street [Member]

1515 S. Street [Member]

345 Inverness Drive [Member]

345 Inverness Drive [Member]

Airport Corporate Center [Member]

Airport Corporate Center [Member]

JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]

JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]

Heritage Station [Member]

Heritage Station [Member]

Thompson Bridge Commons [Member]

Thompson Bridge Commons [Member]

Citymark, 321 North Clark, 1900 and 2000 Alameda [Member]

Citymark, 321 North Clark, 1900 and 2000 Alameda [Member]

3400 Data Drive, 2100 Powell [Member]

3400 Data Drive, 2100 Powell [Member]

Daytona And Laguna Buildings [Member]

Daytona And Laguna Buildings [Member]

3 Huntington Quadrangle [Member]

3 Huntington Quadrangle [Member]

Fifth and Bell [Member]

Fifth and Bell [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

HSH Nordbank [Member]

extension_option

The Advisor [Member]

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Debt, weighted average interest rate

4.10%

5.00%

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Maturity Date

'

'

1-Apr-17

1-Apr-18

'

11-Jun-15

'

11-Nov-15

'

1-Sep-16

'

11-Dec-16

'

1-Sep-21

[1]

'

1-Feb-16

'

1-Jan-15

[2]

'

1-Mar-18

'

1-Aug-16

'

23-Jan-17

'

2-May-17

'

19-Jul-17

'

14-Aug-17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15-May-14

'

'

Interest Rate Description

'

'

'

'

'

'Fixed

'

'Fixed

'

'Fixed

'

'Fixed

'

'Fixed

[1]

'

'Variable

'

'Fixed

[2]

'

'Fixed

'

'Fixed via swap

'

'Fixed via swap

'

'Fixed via swap

'

'Fixed via swap

'

'Fixed via swap

'

'Variable

[3]

'

'Variable

[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Rate

'

'

1.86%

1.76%

'

5.33%

'

5.53%

'

4.25%

'

5.85%

'

5.14%

[1]

'

2.66%

'

5.38%

[2]

'

6.02%

'

5.86%

'

5.25%

'

5.36%

'

5.98%

'

6.03%

'

1.76%

[3]

'

1.66%

[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt, Principal Outstanding

$1,088,830,000

$796,884,000

'

'

'

$9,157,000

$9,272,000

$9,613,000

$9,744,000

$37,965,000

$38,741,000

$14,530,000

$14,701,000

$77,766,000

[1]

$78,628,000

[1]

$154,114,000

$156,798,000

$5,396,000

[2]

$0

[2]

$5,289,000

$0

$185,000,000

$185,000,000

$98,000,000

$98,000,000

$119,000,000

$119,000,000

$48,000,000

$48,000,000

$39,000,000

$39,000,000

$86,000,000

[3]

$0

[3]

$200,000,000

[3]

$0

[3]

'

'

'

$380,000,000

'

Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

1-Apr-17

[3]

'

1-Apr-18

[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized Discount

-451,000

[4]

-1,169,000

[4]

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'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes Payable

1,088,379,000

795,715,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

'

Debt instrument, face amount

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

425,000,000

'

'

Debt instrument, number of extension options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Debt instrument, term of extension option

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

Debt financing fees waived

'

'

'

'

4,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,300,000

Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity

'

'

225,000,000

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Lines of Credit

'

'

170,000,000

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of lines of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

370,000,000

'

'

'

Maturities Of Long Term Debt Abstract

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014

83,635,000

[5]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2015

20,280,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2016

390,239,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2017

390,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2018

204,376,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Thereafter

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

In October 2014, the Company sold Airport Corporate Center. In connection with the sale of Airport Corporate Center, the Company’s outstanding principal balance of the secured mortgage loan was assumed by the purchaser.

[2]

In October 2014, the Company repaid in full the Heritage Station secured mortgage loan.

[3]

See the discussion following the heading “JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement” below for additional information regarding the Company's acquisition credit facility.

[4]

The Company assumed notes payable in connection with various acquisitions, which were recorded at their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition. The difference between the fair value at acquisition and the principal outstanding is amortized over the term of the related note.

[5]

Included in this amount is $77.8 million and $5.4 million related to the early retirement of Airport Corporate Center and Heritage Station, respectively as described in notes (1) and (2) above.

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	$50,924	'	$50,924	'	$67,652
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Gain Loss Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net	7,165	8,743	16,727	28,287	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives Fair Value	50,924	'	50,924	'	67,652
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Gain Loss Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net	7,165	8,743	16,727	28,287	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Contract 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Date	'	'	1-Aug-06	'	'
Expiration Date	'	'	1-Aug-16	'	'
Notional Amount	185,000	'	185,000	'	'
Interest Rate Received	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'
Interest Rate Paid	5.46%	'	5.46%	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Contract 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Date	'	'	12-Jan-07	'	'
Expiration Date	'	'	12-Jan-17	'	'
Notional Amount	98,000	'	98,000	'	'
Interest Rate Received	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'
Interest Rate Paid	4.85%	'	4.85%	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Contract 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Date	'	'	1-May-07	'	'
Expiration Date	'	'	1-May-17	'	'
Notional Amount	119,000	'	119,000	'	'
Interest Rate Received	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'
Interest Rate Paid	4.96%	'	4.96%	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Contract 4 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Date	'	'	17-Jul-07	'	'
Expiration Date	'	'	17-Jul-17	'	'
Notional Amount	48,000	'	48,000	'	'
Interest Rate Received	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'
Interest Rate Paid	5.58%	'	5.58%	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Contract 5 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Date	'	'	27-Jul-07	'	'
Expiration Date	'	'	24-Jul-17	'	'
Notional Amount	$39,000	'	$39,000	'	'
Interest Rate Received	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'
Interest Rate Paid	5.58%	'	5.58%	'	'

Distributions_Narrative_Detail

Distributions Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	21 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 25, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
					Distributions Declared for July 2010 through March 2013 [Member]	Special Distribution paid during the three months ended June 30, 2013 [Member]	Aggregate Special Distributions [Member]	Distributions Declared for April 2013 through November 2014 [Member]
Common stock dividends (in dollars per share, per day)	'	'	'	'	$0.00	'	'	$0.00
Distributions paid from sales proceeds (in dollars per share, per day)	'	'	'	'	$0.00	'	'	'
Dividends payable, date declared	'	'	'	'	'	25-Mar-13	'	'
Dividends, cash	'	'	'	'	'	$198	'	'
Distributions declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.07	$0.20	$0.26	'	$0.80	$1.01	'
Dividends payable, date of record	'	'	'	'	'	2-Apr-13	'	'

Distributions_Details

Distributions (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

Special Distribution [Member]

Cash Distributions

$9,756,000

[1]

$9,659,000

[1]

$9,552,000

[1]

$9,786,000

[1]

$9,769,000

[1]

$9,829,000

[1]

$214,893,000

[1]

$28,967,000

[1]

$244,277,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions Reinvested

5,615,000

[1]

5,610,000

[1]

5,613,000

[1]

5,811,000

[1]

5,902,000

[1]

5,913,000

[1]

11,175,000

[1]

16,838,000

[1]

28,801,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Declared

15,371,000

[1]

15,269,000

[1]

15,165,000

[1]

15,597,000

[1]

15,671,000

[1]

15,742,000

[1]

226,068,000

[1],[2]

45,805,000

[1]

273,078,000

[1]

10,000,000

1,100,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

900,000

900,000

900,000

1,500,000

Noncontrolling Interests, Total Declared

76,000

[1]

74,000

[1]

74,000

[1]

75,000

[1]

75,000

[1]

960,000

[1]

138,000

[1]

224,000

[1]

1,248,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions paid from sales proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$206,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Except as noted below, excluded from this table are distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest (as discussed further in Note 10 — Related Party Transactions). The amount of distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 were $0.9 million, $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Included in the $226.1 million amount declared for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in the above table is the $10.0 million special distribution declared in March 2013 to the Participation Interest.

[2]

As stated above, a portion of the total distributions declared were designated by the Company as special distributions and funded using proceeds from sales of investment properties, which represented a return of a portion of the stockholders, and noncontrolling interest holders’ invested capital. For the year ended December 31, 2013, $206.7 million of the total distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders and non-controlling interests were paid using such sales proceeds.

Related_Party_Transactions_By_

Related Party Transactions (By Category) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 25, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Special Distribution paid during the three months ended June 30, 2013 [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

HALP Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

The Advisor [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Participation Interest [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

Participation Interest In Operating Partnership [Member]

JPMorgan Chase [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Howard Hughes Center [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Debt Financing Fee Advisor [Member]

Debt Financing Fee Advisor [Member]

Debt Financing Fee Advisor [Member]

Debt Financing Fee Advisor [Member]

Debt Financing Fee Advisor [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Property Management Fee [Member]

Property Management Fee [Member]

Property Management Fee [Member]

Property Management Fee [Member]

Property Management Fee [Member]

Leasing Fee [Member]

Leasing Fee [Member]

Leasing Fee [Member]

Leasing Fee [Member]

Leasing Fee [Member]

Tenant Construction Management Fee [Member]

Tenant Construction Management Fee [Member]

Tenant Construction Management Fee [Member]

Tenant Construction Management Fee [Member]

Tenant Construction Management Fee [Member]

Expense Reimbursement [Member]

Expense Reimbursement [Member]

Expense Reimbursement [Member]

Expense Reimbursement [Member]

Expense Reimbursement [Member]

Howard Hughes Center [Member]

Special Distribution paid during the three months ended June 30, 2013 [Member]

Acquisition Credit Agreement [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

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'

'

Expenses incurred to related parties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3,996,000

[1]

$4,476,000

[1]

$15,003,000

[1]

$13,806,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

$0

[2]

$0

[2]

$1,012,000

[2]

$0

[2]

'

$3,748,000

$3,367,000

$11,151,000

$10,756,000

'

$0

[3]

$0

[3]

$0

[3]

$3,600,000

[3]

'

$937,000

$1,177,000

$2,920,000

$2,954,000

'

$1,368,000

$1,109,000

$4,095,000

$3,977,000

'

$1,353,000

($51,000)

$2,221,000

$2,394,000

'

$11,000

$45,000

$40,000

$171,000

'

$3,288,000

$3,204,000

$10,324,000

$10,978,000

'

'

Participation interest liability

103,464,000

'

'

91,376,000

'

'

'

103,464,000

'

91,376,000

'

103,464,000

[1]

'

103,464,000

[1]

'

91,376,000

[1]

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

Due to Affiliates

5,274,000

'

'

3,686,000

'

'

'

5,274,000

'

3,686,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[2]

'

0

[2]

'

0

[2]

1,250,000

'

1,250,000

'

1,185,000

0

[3]

'

0

[3]

'

0

[3]

483,000

'

483,000

'

767,000

59,000

'

59,000

'

-16,000

2,845,000

'

2,845,000

'

1,535,000

22,000

'

22,000

'

1,000

615,000

'

615,000

'

214,000

'

Distributions declared per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.07

'

'

'

$0.07

'

'

$0.20

$0.26

'

$0.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends

15,371,000

[4]

15,269,000

[4]

15,165,000

[4]

15,597,000

[4]

15,671,000

[4]

15,742,000

[4]

226,068,000

[4],[5]

45,805,000

[4]

'

273,078,000

[4]

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

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'

Acquisition fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition fees waived

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,500,000

Debt financing fees waived

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,300,000

$4,300,000

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

[1]

The Company recorded a liability related to the Participation Interest based on its estimated settlement value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. This liability is remeasured at fair value based on the related redemption price in place as of the date of each balance sheet plus any unpaid distributions. As described previously in Note 9 — Distributions, the Company declared an $0.80 special distribution (or $10.0 million, in total, to the Participation Interest) to all stockholders of the Company in March 2013, which represented a reduction in the Participation Interest liability to reflect a return of capital for the period ending March 31, 2013.

[2]

In connection with the acquisition of the Howard Hughes Center, the Company was obligated to pay approximately $5.0 million of acquisition fees to the Advisor, half of which was payable in cash and half of which was payable as an increase to the Participation Interest. The Advisor and HALP, the holder of the Participation Interest, agreed to waive $1.5 million of the cash acquisition fee and the entire $2.5 million acquisition fee payable related to the Participation Interest, respectively.

[3]

In connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Acquisition Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee that otherwise would be payable to the Advisor. Additionally, in connection with the financing pursuant to the JPMorgan Credit Agreement, the Advisor agreed to waive the entire $4.3 million debt financing fee otherwise payable to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. See Note 7 — Debt Financing for additional information on the debt financing fee waived.

[4]

Except as noted below, excluded from this table are distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest (as discussed further in Note 10 — Related Party Transactions). The amount of distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The distributions declared with respect to the Participation Interest for the quarters ended December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 were $0.9 million, $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Included in the $226.1 million amount declared for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in the above table is the $10.0 million special distribution declared in March 2013 to the Participation Interest.

[5]

As stated above, a portion of the total distributions declared were designated by the Company as special distributions and funded using proceeds from sales of investment properties, which represented a return of a portion of the stockholders, and noncontrolling interest holders’ invested capital. For the year ended December 31, 2013, $206.7 million of the total distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders and non-controlling interests were paid using such sales proceeds.

Changes_in_Other_Assets_and_Li

Changes in Other Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]	'	'
Change in other assets	($1,029)	($15)
Change in tenant and other receivables	-7,027	-373
Change in deferred leasing costs	-44,312	-24,355
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	26,889	-24,288
Change in participation interest liability	12,087	3
Change in other liabilities	-1,119	-929
Change in due to affiliates	1,599	-3,658
Changes in assets and liabilities	($12,912)	($53,615)

Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Disclo1

Supplemental Cash Flows Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	$34,020	$40,348	'
Cash paid for income taxes	264	553	'
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Distributions declared and unpaid	15,446	15,746	15,672
Distributions reinvested	17,034	28,719	'
Shares tendered for redemption	8,683	11,474	'
Assumption of mortgages upon dissolution of joint venture	10,947	0	'
Noncash net assets acquired upon acquisition of property	$172,244	$0	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	31-May-14	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 19, 2014
	Performance Guarantee [Member]	Norton Rose Fullbright [Member]	Norton Rose Fullbright [Member]	Locke Lord [Member]	Locke Lord [Member]
	HSH Nordbank [Member]	JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]	JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]	JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]	JP Morgan Chase Tower [Member]
	Occupancy Covenant [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tenant Improvement, Maximum Exposure	'	'	$14,200,000	'	$15,900,000
Tenant Improvement, Unfunded Amount	'	12,200,000	'	15,900,000	'
Combined occupancy requirement	85.00%	'	'	'	'
Guarantee obligations, minimum occupancy	90.00%	'	'	'	'
Guarantee obligations, maximum exposure	9,200,000	'	'	'	'
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$0	'	'	'	'
Guarantor obligations, triggering event	'The credit agreement for the HSH pooled mortgage facility requires that the properties financed by this facility maintain a combined occupancy at or above 85%. As of September 30, 2014, certain properties caused us to fail to meet this occupancy requirement. As a result, the facility’s limited payment guaranty to which the Company is a party has been triggered, requiring the Company to commit to fund a property leasing guaranty in an amount that would be required to increase the occupancy of properties financed by this facility to 90%.	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]

Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]

Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]

Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Impaired Property [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate swap contracts

$50,924,000

'

$50,924,000

'

$67,652,000

$50,924,000

$67,652,000

$50,924,000

$67,652,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable carrying amount

1,088,379,000

'

1,088,379,000

'

795,715,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable estimated fair value

1,115,340,000

'

1,115,340,000

'

794,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment properties, fair value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

170,466,000

'

170,466,000

'

'

Impairment losses

$0

$30,612,000

$0

$32,163,000

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$33,878,000

'

'

'

'

Fair value measurements, description of valuation processes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'The Company’s estimated fair value of investment properties was based on a comparison of recent market activity and discounted cash flow models, which include estimates of property-specific inflows and outflows over a specific holding period.

'

'

'

Fair value inputs, discount rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

9.00%

Fair value inputs, capitalization rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.50%

9.50%

Fair value stabilized occupancy

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82.00%

95.00%

Fair value inputs market rental rate (in dollars per square foot)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.4

12.5

Reportable_Segments_Details

Reportable Segments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

property

segment

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Corporate Level Accounts [Member]

Corporate Level Accounts [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Directly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

Indirectly-Owned Properties [Member]

property

property

property

shopping_center

shopping_center

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Industrial Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Office Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Grocery Anchored Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Retail Properties [Member]

Domestic Retail Properties [Member]

International Industrial Properties [Member]

International Industrial Properties [Member]

International Industrial Properties [Member]

International Industrial Properties [Member]

property

property

property

property

shopping_center

shopping_center

property

property

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of reportable segments

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of real estate properties (in properties)

36

'

36

'

'

27

1

8

12

'

'

17

'

17

'

'

1

'

1

'

'

8

'

8

'

'

10

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total revenue

$60,075

$41,660

$178,967

$126,230

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$55,326

$40,872

$163,607

$123,914

'

$791

$788

$2,355

$2,316

'

$3,958

$0

$13,005

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses

32,413

21,346

97,629

63,824

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,172

[1]

20,844

[1]

86,955

[1]

62,271

[1]

'

541

[1]

502

[1]

1,462

[1]

1,553

[1]

'

2,700

[1]

0

[1]

9,212

[1]

0

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net

-8,005

23

74,237

81,447

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,005

-452

74,237

80,743

'

0

475

0

656

'

'

0

0

0

48

Total assets

$2,526,322

'

$2,526,322

'

$2,182,723

'

'

'

'

$154,409

[2]

$262,623

[3]

$1,926,838

'

$1,926,838

'

$1,489,901

$36,012

'

$36,012

'

$36,504

$196,894

'

$196,894

'

$0

$212,169

'

$212,169

'

$237,110

'

'

'

'

$0

$156,585

'

'

'

'

[1]

Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.

[2]

This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.

[3]

This amount primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents at the corporate level, including proceeds from the sale of the Company’s directly and indirectly-owned investments, proceeds from the Core Fund distribution the Company received in August 2013, and the cash collateral deposit related to the letter of credit with the Bank of Montreal.

Reportable_Segments_Reconcilia

Reportable Segments (Reconciliation to Consolidated) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Total segment net property revenues in excess of expenses	$32,413	$21,346	$97,629	$63,824
Depreciation and amortization	-24,472	-12,361	-73,584	-37,695
Acquisition related expenses	-13	0	-282	0
Asset management and acquisition fees	-7,744	-7,843	-27,166	-24,562
General and administrative	-1,633	-1,590	-5,280	-5,166
Impairment losses	0	-30,612	0	-32,163
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	7,165	8,743	16,727	28,287
Gain (loss) on settlement of derivative instruments	0	-5,374	0	-5,374
Gain (loss) on sale or dissolution of unconsolidated joint venture	0	0	13,381	16,087
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities, net	-8,005	23	74,237	81,447
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate investments	-3	0	9,496	0
Interest expense	-11,999	-11,256	-36,880	-36,968
Interest income	171	195	557	576
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-72	-73	-237	-211
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	-139	154,488	-345	304,059
Net income (loss)	($14,331)	$115,686	$68,253	$352,141

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2006	Oct. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014
					Airport Corporate Center [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
						Airport Corporate Center [Member]	Letter of intent to prepay debt [Member]	Release of letter of credit due to appraisals on HSH properties [Member]
						acre	HSH Nordbank [Member]	HSH Nordbank [Member]
						building
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of buildings under contract to sell	'	'	'	'	'	11	'	'
Area of land under contract to sell (in acres)	'	'	'	'	'	5.46	'	'
Contract sales price	'	'	'	'	'	$132,300,000	'	'
Real estate, contract purchase price	'	'	'	'	156,800,000	'	'	'
Planned debt payment	'	'	528,999,000	973,395,000	'	'	102,300,000	'
Breakage fee	0	-5,374,000	0	-5,374,000	'	'	12,100,000	'
Letter of credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$116,900,000