HGR Liquidating Trust 10-K 27 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 21, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Hines Global REIT, Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001453818	'
Document Type	'10-K	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
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 Public Float	$0	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	260.9

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Investment property, net	$2,799,850	$1,482,478
Investment in unconsolidated entities	3,573	3,573
Cash and cash equivalents	124,859	97,398
Restricted cash	12,283	7,457
Derivative instruments	5,294	790
Tenant and other receivables, net	48,247	33,615
Intangible lease assets, net	695,724	385,532
Deferred leasing costs, net	43,999	7,850
Deferred financing costs, net	15,874	10,927
Real estate loans receivable	43,237	34,701
Other assets	10,279	14,251
Total Assets	3,803,219	2,078,572
Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	72,941	35,889
Due to affiliates	16,419	10,198
Intangible lease liabilities, net	68,355	27,183
Other liabilities	33,875	18,472
Derivative instruments	9,817	15,453
Distributions payable	14,143	8,777
Notes payable to affiliates	37,561	28,535
Notes payable	1,935,901	829,795
Total Liabilities	2,189,012	974,302
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred shares, $.001 par value; 500,000 preferred shares authorized, none issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012	'	'
Common shares, $.001 par value; 1,500,000 common shares authorized as of December 31, 2013 and 2012; 229,035 and 148,889 common shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	229	149
Additional paid-in capital	1,800,936	1,189,739
Accumulated deficit	-206,305	-117,369
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-23,921	-8,612
Total stockholders' equity	1,570,939	1,063,907
Noncontrolling interests	43,268	40,363
Total equity	1,614,207	1,104,270
Total Liabilities and Equity	$3,803,219	$2,078,572

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' 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	229,035,000	148,889,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	229,035,000	148,889,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Rental revenue	$298,943	$174,794	$88,657
Other revenue	23,919	12,446	6,869
Total revenues	322,862	187,240	95,526
Expenses:	'	'	'
Property operating expenses	65,716	40,511	19,403
Real property taxes	28,638	16,576	7,677
Property management fees	7,739	3,952	2,231
Depreciation and amortization	140,187	84,747	53,167
Acquisition related expenses	42,747	12,633	5,863
Asset management and acquisition fees	60,490	22,006	20,453
General and administrative	5,344	3,590	3,129
Total expenses	350,861	184,015	111,923
Income (loss) before other income (expenses) and benefit (provision) for income taxes	-27,999	3,225	-16,397
Other income (expenses):	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	9,909	1,398	-16,523
Foreign currency gains (losses)	-6,458	672	174
Interest expense	-60,968	-37,915	-23,167
Interest income	454	227	189
Income (loss) before benefit (provision) for income taxes	-85,062	-32,393	-55,724
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-701	-1,147	-2,885
Net income (loss)	-85,763	-33,540	-58,609
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-3,173	-939	1,592
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	-88,936	-34,479	-57,017
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.48)	($0.30)	($0.85)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares)	184,412	113,578	67,429
Net comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-85,763	-33,540	-58,609
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-14,840	12,301	-20,765
Net comprehensive income (loss)	-100,603	-21,239	-79,374
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-3,642	-2,111	1,269
Net comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($104,245)	($23,350)	($78,105)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Equ

Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $)	Total	Hines Global REIT, Inc. Common Stock	Hines Global REIT, Inc. Additional Paid-in Capital	Hines Global REIT, Inc. Accumulated Deficit	Hines Global REIT, Inc. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Stockholders' Equity	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Share data in Thousands
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	'	$41,000	$350,561,000	($25,873,000)	$1,347,000	$326,076,000	$38,309,000
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	41,287	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	49,479	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares	'	50,000	492,716,000	'	'	492,766,000	'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	93,000	'	'	'	'	'	97,000
Distributions declared	'	'	-47,198,000	'	'	-47,198,000	-15,000
Distributions on Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates (CPEC)	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,793,000
Redemption of common shares, shares	'	-743	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption of common shares	'	-1,000	-7,190,000	'	'	-7,191,000	'
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees	'	'	-46,187,000	'	'	-46,187,000	'
Issuer costs	'	'	-4,086,000	'	'	-4,086,000	'
Net income (loss)	-58,609,000	'	'	-57,017,000	'	-57,017,000	-1,592,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-20,765,000	'	'	'	-21,088,000	-21,088,000	323,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	'	90,000	738,616,000	-82,890,000	-19,741,000	636,075,000	33,329,000
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	90,023	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	60,019	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares	'	60,000	596,683,000	'	'	596,743,000	'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	5,082,000	'	'	'	'	'	8,082,000
Distributions declared	'	'	-73,975,000	'	'	-73,975,000	-293,000
Distributions on Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates (CPEC)	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,866,000
Redemption of common shares, shares	'	-1,153	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption of common shares	'	-1,000	-11,323,000	'	'	-11,324,000	'
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees	'	'	-54,552,000	'	'	-54,552,000	'
Issuer costs	'	'	-5,710,000	'	'	-5,710,000	'
Net income (loss)	-33,540,000	'	'	-34,479,000	'	-34,479,000	939,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	12,301,000	'	'	'	11,129,000	11,129,000	1,172,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,104,270,000	149,000	1,189,739,000	-117,369,000	-8,612,000	1,063,907,000	40,363,000
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	148,889	148,889	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	82,085	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common shares	'	82,000	833,748,000	'	'	833,830,000	'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	2,594,000	'	'	'	'	'	2,594,000
Distributions declared	'	'	-119,764,000	'	'	-119,764,000	-544,000
Distributions on Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates (CPEC)	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,787,000
Redemption of common shares, shares	'	-1,939	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption of common shares	'	-2,000	-20,071,000	'	'	-20,073,000	'
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees	'	'	-75,579,000	'	'	-75,579,000	'
Issuer costs	'	'	-7,137,000	'	'	-7,137,000	'
Net income (loss)	-85,763,000	'	'	-88,936,000	'	-88,936,000	3,173,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-14,840,000	'	'	'	-22,794,000	-22,794,000	469,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified into earnings	'	'	'	'	7,485,000	7,485,000	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,614,207,000	$229,000	$1,800,936,000	($206,305,000)	($23,921,000)	$1,570,939,000	$43,268,000
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	229,035	229,035	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($85,763)	($33,540)	($58,609)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	153,203	93,526	58,327
Foreign currency (gains) losses	6,458	-672	'
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	-9,909	-1,398	16,523
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Change in other assets	-3,965	-1,497	823
Change in tenant and other receivables	-15,539	-15,355	-5,188
Change in deferred leasing costs	-38,168	-6,542	-1,494
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	27,078	4,221	7,638
Change in other liabilities	-121	-431	3,259
Change in due to affiliates	7,250	538	2,712
Net cash from operating activities	40,524	38,850	23,991
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Investments in acquired properties and lease intangibles	-1,669,620	-593,428	-603,908
Capital expenditures at operating properties and developments	-56,148	-31,219	-9,605
Investments in unconsolidated entities	'	-3,573	'
Deposits on investment property	'	-7,458	-24,404
Investments in real estate loans receivable	-20,022	-33,316	-4,919
Proceeds from collection of real estate loans receivable	12,397	3,107	'
Change in restricted cash	-4,621	-286	-6,299
Net cash from investing activities	-1,738,014	-666,173	-649,135
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	772,693	556,657	468,730
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	2,594	5,082	93
Redemption of common shares	-18,713	-11,099	-7,082
Payments of issuer costs	-7,121	-5,675	-4,481
Payment of selling commissions and dealer manager fees	-77,018	-52,660	-46,766
Distributions paid to stockholders and noncontrolling interests	-57,277	-39,493	-22,751
Proceeds from notes payable	2,118,606	749,076	157,009
Proceeds from related party notes payable	8,273	19,628	8,403
Payments on notes payable	-1,010,807	-557,588	-3,151
Change in security deposit liability	1,475	542	-30
Deferred financing costs paid	-10,119	-5,504	-3,961
Payments related to interest rate contracts	-4,330	-1,795	'
Net cash from financing activities	1,718,256	657,171	546,013
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	6,695	1,060	-1,332
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	27,461	30,908	-80,463
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	97,398	66,490	146,953
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$124,859	$97,398	$66,490

Organization_Notes

Organization (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
ORGANIZATION	'
	1.  ORGANIZATION
	Hines Global REIT, Inc. (the “Company”), was formed as a Maryland corporation on December 10, 2008 under the General Corporation Law of the state of Maryland for the purpose of engaging in the business of investing in and owning commercial real estate properties and other real estate investments. The Company conducts substantially all of its operations through Hines Global REIT Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) and subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. Beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2009, 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 business of the Company is managed by Hines Global REIT Advisors LP (the “Advisor”), an affiliate of Hines Interests Limited Partnership (“Hines”), pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between the Company, the Advisor and the Operating Partnership.
	On August 5, 2009, the Company commenced its initial public offering of up to $3.5 billion in shares of common stock for sale to the public (the “Initial Offering”). The Initial Offering was terminated on February 1, 2013 and the Company commenced a follow-on offering effective February 4, 2013 through which it is offering up to $3.5 billion in shares of common stock (the “Second Offering”). Hines Global currently anticipates that the Second Offering will terminate on or before April 11, 2014. The Company has received gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.3 billion from the sale of 233.0 million shares in its public offerings through December 31, 2013. The Company engaged Hines Securities, Inc. (the “Dealer Manager”), an affiliate of Hines, to serve as the dealer manager for its public offerings. The Dealer Manager is responsible for marketing the Company’s shares being offered pursuant to the Second Offering. The Company has invested and intends to continue to invest the net proceeds from its public offerings in a diversified portfolio of quality commercial real estate properties and other real estate investments throughout the United States and internationally. Properties purchased by the Company may have varying uses including office, retail, industrial, multi-family residential and hospitality or leisure. The Company may invest in operating properties, properties under development, and undeveloped properties, such as land. In addition, the Company may also make other real estate investments including investments in equity or debt interests, which may include securities in other real estate entities and debt related to real estate.
	The Company made its initial real estate investment in June 2010 and owned interests in 38 real estate investments as of December 31, 2013. The Company’s investments consisted of the following types of investments:
	•	Domestic office investments (11 investments)
	•	Domestic other investments (9 investments)
	•	International office investments (10 investments)
	•	International other investments (8 investments)
	Discussed below are additional details related to the Company’s investments in multi-family projects and investments in real estate related debt, each of which are included in the Company’s domestic other investments segment. All other investments are operating real estate investments.
	•	WaterWall Place JV — 93% interest in a joint venture that was formed to invest in a multi-family development project in Houston, Texas. The estimated total cost of the project is expected to be $65.0 million and the project will consist of 322 units upon completion. An affiliate of Hines owns the remaining 7% interest in this joint venture. As of December 31, 2013, 41 units have been delivered and 48 leases have been executed. Construction began in July 2012 and is expected to be completed by June 2014, although there can be no assurances as to when construction will be completed.
	•	@1377 — @1377 is a multi-family development project in Atlanta, Georgia, which is being developed by an affiliate of Hines. The estimated total cost of the project is expected to be $33.4 million and the project will consist of 215 units upon completion. As of December 31, 2013, 171 units had been delivered and 106 leases had been executed. Construction began in July 2012 and was substantially complete in March 2014 with all 215 units delivered. See “Joint Ventures, Equity Method Investments and Noncontrolling Interests” below for additional information regarding the Company’s accounting for the @1377 development.
	•	Ponce & Bird JV — 83% interest in a joint venture that was formed in July 2012 to invest in a multi-family development project in Miami, Florida. The estimated total cost of the project is expected to be $66.0 million and the project will consist of 276 units upon completion. Affiliates of Hines own the remaining 17% interest in this joint venture. Construction began in April 2013 and is expected to be completed by December 2014, although there can be no assurances as to when construction will be completed.
	•	Flagship Capital JV — 97% interest in a joint venture with Flagship Capital GP, which was formed to provide real estate loans. The Company has committed to investing up to $49.4 million into the Flagship JV. The joint venture has eight loans receivable, totaling $39.6 million, outstanding as of December 31, 2013. Flagship Capital GP owns the remaining 3% interest in the joint venture. We are not affiliated with Flagship Capital GP. See Note 5 — Real Estate Loans Receivable for additional information regarding these loans receivable.
	Joint Ventures, Equity Method Investments and Noncontrolling Interests
	On January 7, 2009, the Company and Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership (“HALP”), an affiliate of the Advisor, formed Hines Global REIT Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”). The Company conducts most of its operations through the Operating Partnership. On January 14, 2009, the Company and HALP made initial capital contributions to the Operating Partnership of $10,000 and $190,000, respectively and accordingly, HALP owned a 95.0% noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, HALP owned a 0.01% and 0.01% interest in the Operating Partnership, respectively.
	The Brindleyplace JV
	In June 2010, the Operating Partnership and Moorfield Real Estate Fund II GP Ltd. (“Moorfield”) formed Hines Moorfield UK Venture I S.A.R.L., (the “Brindleyplace JV”) and, in July 2010, the Brindleyplace JV acquired several properties located in Birmingham, England (the “Brindleyplace Project”).  The Company owns a 60% interest in the Brindleyplace JV and Moorfield holds the remaining 40% interest.
	The Company has concluded its investment in the Brindleyplace JV does not qualify as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC” or the “Codification”) 810 “Consolidation.” Based on the Company’s majority voting interest as well as certain additional voting rights and other factors, the Company has consolidated the Brindleyplace JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Brindleyplace JV.
	Consolidated VIEs
	The Flagship JV
	In June 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement (as amended) with Flagship Capital, GP for the formation of Flagship Capital Partners Fund, LP (the “Flagship JV”) for the purpose of originating real estate loans. The Company has committed to investing up to $49.4 million into the Flagship JV and owns a 97% interest in the Flagship JV as a result. Flagship Capital, GP has committed to investing up to $1.6 million and owns the remaining 3% interest. Flagship Capital, GP serves as the general partner and will manage the day-to-day activities of the Flagship JV. Both partners have equal voting rights and distributions from the Flagship JV will initially be paid to the fund partners based on their pro rata ownership. Since the voting rights of each of the partners are disproportionate to their ownership interests, the Company has concluded that the Flagship JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary due to its ability to exercise significant control and influence over the Flagship JV as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the Flagship JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Flagship JV.
	The WaterWall Place JV
	In December 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement with an affiliate of Hines for the formation of Hines One Waterwall Holdings LP (the “Waterwall Place JV”), a Delaware limited liability company, for the purpose of developing a multi-family project in Houston, Texas. Hines serves as the initial general partner and as the development partner and the subsidiary of the Operating Partnership is the initial limited partner. The Company has concluded its investment in the WaterWall Place JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of One Waterwall JV’s economic performance as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the WaterWall Place JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements.
	The Ponce & Bird JV
	In July 2012, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement with an affiliate of Hines for the formation of Hines Ponce & Bird Holdings LP (the “Ponce & Bird JV”), a Delaware limited liability company, for the purpose of developing a multi-family project in Miami, Florida. Hines serves as the initial general partner and as the development partner and the subsidiary of the Operating Partnership is the initial limited partner. The Company has concluded its investment in the Ponce & Bird JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of Ponce & Bird's economic performance as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the Ponce & Bird JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Ponce & Bird JV.
	A summary of our consolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):
			December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Maximum risk of loss (1)		$	25,278	$	28,626
	Assets held by VIEs		$	126,528	$	68,699
	Assets held as collateral for debt		$	126,528	$	68,699
	Liabilities held by VIEs		$	94,675	$	43,912
	-1	Represents the Company's contributions, net of distributions, made to the consolidated VIEs.
	Restrictions on the use of these assets are significant because they serve as collateral for the VIE’s debt, and the Company is generally required to obtain its partners’ approval in accordance with the respective joint venture agreements for any major transactions. Transactions with these joint ventures on the Company’s consolidated financial statements primarily relate to contributions for the funding of loans receivable at the Flagship JV. The Company and its partners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreements which include provisions for when additional contributions may be required. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company made capital contributions of $4.9 million, net of received distributions of $12.8 million in accordance with the Company’s respective joint venture agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company made capital contributions of $26.4 million in accordance with the Company’s respective joint venture agreements.
	Unconsolidated VIEs
	The @1377 Equity Method Investment
	In November 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a loan agreement with an affiliate of Hines to provide pre-construction financing for the development of a multi-family project in Atlanta, Georgia to be marketed as @1377. In June 2012, this loan was repaid. Subsequent to the initial loan being repaid, the Company provided a preferred equity investment in the project of $3.6 million, representing a 51.7% ownership in the project, for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has concluded that @1377 qualifies as a VIE. @1377 is financed with a $23.3 million secured loan made by Cadence Bank, N.A., which is solely guaranteed by the Company’s joint venture partner (the “JV Partner”), and a $3.2 million mezzanine loan commitment plus accrued interest made by the Company, of which $3.7 million was outstanding at December 31, 2013. The JV Partner is the manager of the project, allowing the JV Partner to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s financial performance. Based upon the loan guarantees and the JV Partner’s ability to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE and will account for its preferred equity investment in the project as an equity method investment. The Company’s maximum loss exposure is expected to change in future periods as a result of additional contributions made and any additional borrowings under its loan receivable with the VIE. Other than the initial capital contributions provided by the Company, the Company has not provided any additional subordinated financial support.
	The table below includes the Company’s maximum loss exposure related to this investment as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, which is equal to the carrying value of its investment in the joint venture included in the balance sheet line item “Investment in unconsolidated entities” and the Company’s outstanding loan receivable balance held by the VIE which is included in the balance sheet line item “Real estate loans receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands).
	Period		Investment in @1377 Development (1)		Maximum Risk of Loss
	December 31, 2013		$	3,573	$	7,246
	31-Dec-12		$	3,573	$	6,893
	-1	Represents the carrying amount of the investment in @1377, which represents the Company’s contribution made to the VIE.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Use of Estimates
	The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The Company evaluates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Additionally, application of the Company’s accounting policies involves exercising judgments regarding assumptions as to future uncertainties. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Hines Global REIT, Inc., the Operating Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the joint ventures as well as amounts related to noncontrolling interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The Company evaluates the need to consolidate joint ventures in accordance with GAAP. In accordance with GAAP, the Company will consolidate joint ventures that are determined to be variable interest entities for which it is the primary beneficiary. Further, partially owned real estate joint ventures over which the Company has a controlling financial interest are consolidated in its financial statements. In determining if the Company has a controlling financial interest, it considers factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Management continually analyzes and assesses reconsideration events, including changes in these factors, to determine if the consolidation treatment remains appropriate. Partially owned real estate joint ventures where the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method.
	The Company’s investments in partially owned real estate joint ventures are reviewed for impairment periodically if events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of its investments may not be recoverable. In such an instance, the Company will record an impairment charge if it determines that a decline in the value of an investment below its fair 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 investments in unconsolidated, partially owned real estate joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company had no investments in unconsolidated, partially owned real estate joint ventures for the year ended December 31, 2011. However, if market conditions deteriorate in the future and result in lower valuations or reduced cash flows of the Company’s investments, impairment charges may be recorded in future periods.
	International Operations
	The British pound (“GBP”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in the United Kingdom, the Russian rouble (“RUB”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Russia, the Polish zloty (“PLN”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Poland, the Australian dollar (“AUD”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Australia and the Euro (“EUR”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Germany and France.
	These subsidiaries have translated their financial statements into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect as of the balance sheet date while income statement accounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the period and significant nonrecurring transactions using the rate on the transaction date. Gains or losses resulting from translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recorded in foreign currency gains (losses) on the consolidated statement of operations and result from the effect of changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than a subsidiary’s functional currency, including transactions between consolidated subsidiaries. An exception is made where an intercompany loan or advance is deemed to be of a long-term investment nature, in which instance foreign currency transaction gains or losses are included as currency translation adjustments and are reported in the consolidated statement of equity as accumulated other comprehensive gains or losses. During the year ended December 31, 2013, an intercompany loan agreement with a consolidated subsidiary in Russia was amended to change the functional currency of the loan and as a result the Company recognized $1.3 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. Additionally, an intercompany loan with a consolidated subsidiary in Australia was repaid and as a result, the Company recognized $6.2 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. Upon disposal of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, the Company will remove any accumulated translation adjustment from stockholders’ equity and include it in the gain or loss on disposal in its consolidated statement of operations.
	Investment Property and Lease Intangibles
	Real estate assets acquired by the Company are stated at fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 10 years for furniture and fixtures, 15-20 years for electrical and mechanical installations and 40 years for buildings. Major replacements that extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized and maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
	Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method and, accordingly, are recorded at the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The results of operations of acquired properties are included in the Company’s results of operations from their respective dates of acquisition. Estimates of fair values are based upon estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques that the Company believes are similar to those used by market participants and are used to record the purchase of identifiable assets acquired, such as land, buildings and improvements, equipment and identifiable intangible assets related to in-place leases and liabilities assumed, such as amounts related to acquired out-of-market leases, asset retirement obligations, mortgage notes payable. Values of buildings and improvements are determined on an as if vacant basis. Initial valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, no later than 12 months from the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs such as transaction costs and acquisition fees paid to the Advisor are expensed as incurred.
	The estimated fair value of acquired in-place leases are the costs the Company would have incurred to lease the properties to the occupancy level of the properties at the date of acquisition. Such estimates include the fair value of leasing commissions, legal costs and other direct costs that would be incurred to lease the properties to such occupancy levels. Additionally, the Company evaluates the time period over which such occupancy levels would be achieved. Such evaluation will include an estimate of the net market-based rental revenues and net operating costs (primarily consisting of real estate taxes, insurance and utilities) that would be incurred during the lease-up period. Acquired in-place leases as of the date of acquisition are amortized over the remaining lease terms. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value is charged to amortization expense.
	Acquired out-of-market lease values (including ground leases) are recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the lease acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market value lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases. The capitalized out-of-market lease values are amortized as adjustments to rental revenue (or ground lease expense, as applicable) over the remaining terms of the respective leases, which include periods covered by bargain renewal options. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the out-of-market lease value is charged to rental revenue.
	Management estimates the fair value of assumed mortgage notes payable based upon indications of then-current market pricing for similar types of debt with similar maturities. Assumed mortgage notes payable are initially recorded at their estimated fair value as of the assumption date, and the difference between such estimated fair value and the outstanding principal balance of the note will be amortized over the life of the mortgage note payable.
	Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment 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 operating cash flows and expected proceeds from the eventual disposition of each property on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, it would be written down to the estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset. The determination of whether investment property is impaired requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of the evaluation. No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
	Restricted Cash
	The Company has restricted cash primarily related to certain escrow accounts required by several of the Company’s mortgage agreements.
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash deposited in certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels. Management regularly monitors the financial stability of these financial institutions in an effort to manage the Company’s exposure to any significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents or restricted cash.
	In addition, as of December 31, 2013, the Company had $69.0 million of cash and cash equivalents deposited in certain financial institutions located in the United Kingdom, Russia, Poland, Australia, Germany, and France. Management regularly monitors the financial stability of these financial institutions in an effort to manage its exposure to any significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents.
	Tenant and Other Receivables
	Receivable balances 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 consolidated balance sheets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.0 million at December 31, 2013. $0.3 million of such allowances were recorded as of December 31, 2012.
	Deferred Leasing Costs
	Direct leasing costs, primarily consisting of third-party leasing commissions, tenant inducements and legal costs are capitalized and amortized over the life of the related lease. Tenant inducement amortization is recorded as an offset to rental revenue and the amortization of other direct leasing costs is recorded in amortization expense.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs consist of direct costs incurred in obtaining debt financing, including the financing fees paid to the Advisor (see Note 9 – Related Party Transactions). These costs are amortized into interest expense on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the obligations.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, $5.2 million, $3.4 million and $1.8 million, were amortized into interest expense, respectively.
	Real Estate Loans Receivable
	Real estate loans receivable are shown at cost, net of any applicable allowance for uncollectibility and net of deferred loan origination fees. The Company defers certain loan origination fees and amortizes them as an adjustment of yield over the term of the related real estate loan receivable. The related amortization of the deferred loan origination fees are recorded in other revenue in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). An allowance for the uncollectible portion of the real estate loans receivable is determined based upon an analysis of the economic conditions in the area in which the property is located and credit quality indicators which include: borrower’s payment history, the financial condition of the borrower, and business conditions in the industry in which the borrower operates.
	Additionally, a real estate loan receivable is considered to be impaired, when based upon current events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. If a real estate loan receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at its effective interest rate or to the value of the underlying collateral if the real estate loan receivable is collateral dependent. Evaluating real estate loans receivable for potential impairment can require management to exercise significant judgment. No impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Further, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no allowances for uncollectibility have been recorded.
	Other Assets
	Other assets included the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Deposits on investment property	$	—	$	7,767
	Deferred offering costs	—		848
	Prepaid expenses	2,259		1,470
	Deferred tax assets	7,340		3,702
	Other	680		464
	Other assets	$	10,279	$	14,251
	Revenue Recognition
	Rental payments are generally paid by the tenants prior to the beginning of each month. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, the Company recorded liabilities of $27.2 million and $14.9 million related to prepaid rental payments which were included in other liabilities in the accompanying 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 $26.9 million and $13.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Straight-line rent receivable consists of the difference between the tenants’ rents calculated on a straight-line basis from the date of acquisition or lease commencement over the remaining terms of the related leases and the tenants’ actual rents due under the lease agreements and is included in tenant and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Revenues associated with operating expense recoveries are recognized in the period in which the expenses are incurred based upon the tenant lease provisions. Revenues relating to lease termination fees are recognized on a straight-line basis amortized from the time that a tenant’s right to occupy the leased space is modified through the end of the revised lease term.
	Other revenues consist primarily of parking revenue, tenant reimbursements and interest on loans receivable. Parking revenue represents amounts generated from contractual and transient parking and is recognized in accordance with contractual terms or as services are rendered. Other revenues relating to tenant reimbursements are recognized in the period that the expense is incurred.
	Issuer Costs
	The Company reimburses the Advisor for any issuer costs related to the Company’s public offerings that it pays on the Company’s behalf.  Such costs consist of, among other costs, expenses of the Company’s organization, legal, accounting, bona fide out-of-pocket itemized and detailed due diligence costs, printing, filing fees, transfer agent costs, postage, escrow fees, data processing fees, advertising and sales literature and other offering-related costs. Organizational issuer costs, such as expenses associated with the formation of the Company and its board of directors are expensed and other issuer costs related to our public offerings are recorded as an offset to additional paid-in capital.
	Income Taxes
	The Company has elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).  The Company’s management believes that it operates in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT and intends to operate in the foreseeable future in such a manner so that it will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. federal income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, income tax expense recorded by the Company was primarily comprised of foreign income taxes related to the operation its international properties. The Company does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure.
	Redemption of Common Stock
	The Company complies with FASB ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” which requires, among other things, that financial instruments that represent a mandatory obligation of the Company to repurchase shares be classified as liabilities and reported at settlement value.  When approved, the Company will reclassify such obligations from equity to an accrued liability based upon their respective settlement values. The Company has recorded liabilities of $2.3 million and $0.9 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, related to shares tendered for redemption and approved by the board of directors, but which were not redeemed until the subsequent month. Such amounts have been included in redemption of common shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of equity.
	Per Share Data
	Net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for each period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during such period. Net income (loss) per common share on a basic and diluted basis is the same because the Company has no potentially dilutive common shares outstanding.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In December 2011, FASB issued guidance on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. This guidance results in enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45. The adoption of this guidance was effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
	In October 2012, FASB clarified and relocated guidance in the Codification, corrected unintended application of guidance and made minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice. Amendments made to the Codification without transition guidance are effective upon issuance and amendments subject to transition guidance were effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. This guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
	In February 2013, FASB issued guidance to improve transparency of reporting reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption of this guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
	In February 2013, 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 Company has not concluded on its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will 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. The guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company has not concluded its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will 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 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2013. The Company has not concluded its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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Investment Property (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENT PROPERTY	'
	3. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
	Investment property consisted of the following amounts as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Buildings and improvements (1)	$	2,371,242		$	1,319,954
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(94,414		)	(47,197		)
	Buildings and improvements, net	2,276,828			1,272,757
	Land	523,022			209,721
	Investment property, net	$	2,799,850		$	1,482,478
	-1	Included in buildings and improvements is approximately $64.0 million and $13.9 million of construction-in-progress related to the Company’s multi-family developments in Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
					Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases			Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	772,948		$	116,818		$	(80,844	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(166,109		)	(27,933		)	12,489
	Net	$	606,839		$	88,885		$	(68,355	)
	As of December 31, 2012, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
					Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases			Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	407,249		$	77,539		$	(32,583	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(84,361		)	(14,895		)	5,400
	Net	$	322,888		$	62,644		$	(27,183	)
	Amortization expense of in-place leases was $92.5 million, $57.2 million and $37.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization of out-of-market leases was a decrease to rental revenue of approximately $6.0 million, $4.5 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Anticipated amortization of in-place leases and out-of-market leases, net, for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2018 are as follows (in thousands):
		In-Place			Out-of-Market
		Leases			Leases, Net
	2014	$	103,917		$	6,476
	2015	92,963			7,644
	2016	82,758			7,281
	2017	69,262			5,187
	2018	51,140			1,838
	Leases
	The Company has entered into non-cancelable lease agreements with tenants for space.  As of December 31, 2013, the approximate fixed future minimum rentals for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 and thereafter were as follows (in thousands):
		Fixed Future Minimum Rentals
	2014	$	272,753
	2015	252,323
	2016	234,273
	2017	214,185
	2018	185,841
	Thereafter	971,012
	Total	$	2,130,387
	Pursuant to the lease agreements with certain tenants in one of its buildings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company receives fees for the provision of various telecommunication-related services and the use of certain related facilities. The fixed future minimum rentals expected to be received for such services for the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 and thereafter are $3.0 million, $3.0 million, $2.9 million, $2.5 million, $2.5 million and $5.6 million, respectively.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not earn more than 10% of its total rental revenue from any individual tenant.
	Of the Company’s total rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012, approximately 10% was earned from a tenant in the accounting industry who has leases that expire in 2016, 2019 and 2024.
	Of the Company’s total rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately 17% was earned from a tenant in the accounting industry who has leases that expire in 2016, 2019 and 2024, approximately 11% was earned from a tenant in the legal services industry whose lease expires in 2016, and approximately 11% was earned from a tenant in the education services industry whose lease expires in 2019.

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Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	4. RECENT ACQUISITIONS OF REAL ESTATE
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of 13, nine and seven real estate operating properties located in the United States and internationally, respectively, for an aggregate net purchase price of $1.7 billion, $626.7 million and $702.0 million, respectively.
	The amounts recognized for major assets acquired as of the acquisition date were determined by allocating the purchase price of each property acquired in 2013, 2012 and 2011 as follows (in thousands):
	Property Name		Acquisition		Building and				Land (1)		In-place		Out-of-			Total (1)
			Date		Improvements (1)						Lease		Market Lease
											Intangibles (1)		Intangibles, Net (1)
	2013
	Mercedes Benz Bank		2/7/13		$	47,643			$	11,953	$	7,093	$	3,533		$	70,222
	One Westferry Circus		2/28/13		$	48,874			$	—	$	74,693	$	1,049		$	124,616
	465 Victoria		2/28/13		$	48,788			$	26,566	$	17,712	$	(2,233	)	$	90,833
	Riverside Center		3/27/13		$	125,014			$	45,888	$	30,360	$	(4,170	)	$	197,092
	New City		3/28/13		$	115,208			$	—	$	46,117	$	2,137		$	163,462
	825 Ann		4/30/13		$	83,802			$	20,669	$	23,725	$	—		$	128,196
	The Campus at Playa Vista		5/14/13		$	125,567			$	41,160	$	37,320	$	12,580		$	216,627
	Perspective Défense		6/21/13		$	109,704			$	29,039	$	22,038	$	5,060		$	165,841
	The Markets at Town Center		7/23/13		$	76,067			$	52,130	$	19,020	$	(12,210	)	$	135,007
	The Avenue		8/12/13		$	71,990			$	54,940	$	47,350	$	(11,280	)	$	163,000
	2300 Main		8/29/13		$	27,940			$	3,570	$	7,990	$	—		$	39,500
	Fiege Mega Centre		10/18/13		$	36,005			$	10,107	$	7,481	$	—		$	53,593
	55 M Street		12/9/13		$	85,277			$	24,810	$	34,730	$	(3,940	)	$	140,877
	2012
	Poland Logistics Portfolio (2)		03/29/12 and 10/10/12 (3)		$	97,627			$	25,893	$	33,062	$	644		$	157,226
	144 Montague		4/16/12		$	49,424			$	13,803	$	28,083	$	—		$	91,310
	100 Brookes		7/13/12		$	41,404			$	8,600	$	12,859	$	4,737		$	67,600
	Minneapolis Retail Center (4)		8/1/12		$	78,711			$	30,792	$	34,176	$	(13,078	)	$	130,601
	550 Terry Francois		8/31/12		$	109,760			$	41,270	$	20,860	$	8,110		$	180,000
	2011
	Stonecutter Court		3/11/11		$	90,677		(5)	$	—	$	53,317	$	1,598		$	145,592
	FM Logistic		4/27/11		$	51,588			$	5,320	$	15,780	$	(1,840	)	$	70,848
	Gogolevsky 11		8/25/11		$	85,120			$	—	$	11,150	$	(170	)	$	96,100
	250 Royall		9/9/11		$	22,860			$	8,910	$	11,500	$	13,730		$	57,000
	Campus at Marlborough		10/28/11		$	54,710			$	23,310	$	23,770	$	1,210		$	103,000
	Komo Plaza		12/15/11		$	111,390			$	19,560	$	29,680	$	(630	)	$	160,000
	9320 Excelsior		12/27/11		$	51,110			$	2,730	$	14,460	$	1,170		$	69,470
	-1	For acquisitions denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on the acquisition date.
	-2	The Poland Logistics Portfolio is comprised of five industrial parks located in Warsaw, Wroclaw and Upper Silesia, Poland.
	-3	The first four industrial parks in the Poland Logistics Portfolio were acquired on March 29, 2012 and the remaining fifth industrial park, Distribution Park Sosnowiec, was acquired on October 10, 2012.
	-4	The Minneapolis Retail Center includes the acquisition of a parking garage on December 26, 2012.
	-5	Amount includes approximately $0.7 million of deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carry-forwards as of the date of acquisition.
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2013, 2012, and 2011 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows:
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	2013 Acquisitions:
	Mercedes Benz Bank		5		5		—
	One Westferry Circus (1)		8.4		9.9		13.1
	465 Victoria		4.7		5.2		7.3
	Riverside Center		6.2		1		6.9
	New City (1)		4.8		4.3		3
	825 Ann		9.5		—		—
	The Campus at Playa Vista		6.7		8.6		7.1
	Perspective Défense		3.8		3.8		3.8
	The Markets at Town Center		9.4		0.5		7
	The Avenue		4.1		6.8		17.2
	2300 Main		5.6		—		—
	Fiege Mega Centre		10.2		—		—
	55 M Street		7.1		7.8		7.3
	2012 Acquisitions:
	Poland Logistics Portfolio		4.1		5.6		3.4
	144 Montague		9.6		—		—
	100 Brookes		5.6		5.6		—
	Minneapolis Retail Center		6.9		8.7		9.2
	550 Terry Francois		5.2		5.2		—
	2011 Acquisitions:
	Stonecutter Court		8.2		8.2		9
FM Logistic		4.9		—		4.9
Gogolevsky 11		3.3		3.4		3.3
250 Royall		7.7		7.7		—
The Campus at Marlborough		5.6		5.6		6.4
Komo Plaza		8.3		11.4		9.3
9320 Excelsior		12		12		—
(1)Excludes the effect of ground leases which significantly increase the weighted average useful life for these intangibles.
The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2013, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		For the Year Ended
2013 Acquisitions		31-Dec-13
Mercedes Benz Bank	Revenue	$	5,752
	Net income (loss)	$	(4,781	)
One Westferry Circus	Revenue	$	11,938
	Net income (loss)	$	(6,717	)
465 Victoria	Revenue	$	7,403
	Net income (loss)	$	(5,576	)
Riverside Center	Revenue	$	15,854
	Net income (loss)	$	2,468
New City	Revenue	$	11,509
	Net income (loss)	$	(4,167	)
825 Ann	Revenue	$	7,724
	Net income (loss)	$	(7,318	)
The Campus at Playa Vista	Revenue	$	12,815
	Net income (loss)	$	1,244
Perspective Défense	Revenue	$	8,325
	Net income (loss)	$	(12,035	)
The Markets at Town Center	Revenue	$	5,654
	Net income (loss)	$	2,482
The Avenue at Murfreesboro	Revenue	$	5,423
	Net income (loss)	$	(191	)
2300 Main	Revenue	$	1,428
	Net income (loss)	$	(146	)
Fiege Mega Centre	Revenue	$	877
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,353	)
55 M Street	Revenue	$	799
	Net income (loss)	$	(2,501	)
The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to current year acquisitions through December 31, 2013 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2012. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $82.1 million and $28.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2012, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
	For the Years Ended
	December 31,
	Pro Forma 2013				Pro Forma 2012
Revenues	$	388,133			$	348,012
Net income (loss)	$	(21,472	)		$	(31,255	)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.12	)		$	(0.20	)
The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2012, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		For the Year Ended
2012 Acquisitions		31-Dec-12
Poland Logistics Portfolio	Revenue	$	11,595
	Net income (loss)	$	(6,071	)
144 Montague	Revenue	$	7,153
	Net income (loss)	$	(4,903	)
100 Brookes	Revenue	$	3,291
	Net income (loss)	$	(4,680	)
Minneapolis Retail Center	Revenue	$	7,536
	Net income (loss)	$	(1,317	)
550 Terry Francois	Revenue	$	6,362
	Net income (loss)	$	1,989
The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to 2012 acquisitions through December 31, 2012 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2011. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $28.7 million and $20.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2011, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
	For the Years Ended
	December 31,
	Pro Forma 2012				Pro Forma 2011
Revenues	$	222,914			$	167,137
Net income (loss)	$	(3,157	)		$	(47,170	)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.03	)		$	(0.39	)
The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2011, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
		For the Year Ended
2011 Acquisitions		31-Dec-11
Stonecutter Court	Revenue	$	8,264
	Net income (loss)	$	(11,045	)
FM Logistic	Revenue	$	5,937
	Net income (loss)	$	1,691
Gogolevsky 11	Revenue	$	3,994
	Net income (loss)	$	(1,102	)
250 Royall	Revenue	$	1,885
	Net income (loss)	$	286
Campus at Marlborough	Revenue	$	2,529
	Net income (loss)	$	(440	)
Komo Plaza	Revenue	$	975
	Net income (loss)	$	(310	)
9320 Excelsior	Revenue	$	76
	Net income (loss)	$	(134	)
The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to 2011 acquisitions through December 31, 2011 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2010. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $20.0 million and $25.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2010, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
	For the Years Ended
	December 31,
	Pro Forma 2011				Pro Forma 2010
Revenues	$	150,432			$	102,979
Net income (loss)	$	(35,850	)		$	(2,816	)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.53	)		$	(0.03	)
See Note 16 — Subsequent Events for details regarding our investments that were acquired subsequent to December 31, 2013.

Real_Estate_Loans_Receivable

Real Estate Loans Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	5. REAL ESTATE LOANS RECEIVABLE
	Real estate loans receivable included the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Flagship Capital JV	$	39,564		$	31,381
	@1377	3,673			3,320
	Real estate loans receivable	$	43,237		$	34,701
	The table below provides additional detail on the Company’s outstanding real estate loans receivable through the Flagship Capital JV for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
	Property		Original Funding Date	Maturity Date		Interest Rate	Total Loan		Balance as of			Balance as of
							Commitment		31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Norchester Village		3/1/12	3/1/14		7.75%	$	4,961	$	4,289		$	4,229
	Rutland Place		3/28/12	9/28/13		N/A	7,720		—			6,528
	The Lakeside Apartments		12/22/11	3/21/15		N/A	5,359		—			5,041
	Bay Park Apartments		7/30/12	7/30/14		7.80%	3,231		3,212			2,823
	Houston Retail Portfolio		8/2/12	8/2/15		7.60%	11,804		11,363			11,326
	Motor Circle		12/28/12	12/28/14		8.00%	3,175		2,412			1,857
	Deer Creek		2/7/13	2/7/15		8.00%	5,450		5,287			—
	Casa Blanca		2/7/13	2/7/15		8.00%	5,742		5,350			—
	Falls of Kirkwood		10/18/13	10/12/15		8.00%	3,800		3,641			—
	Falls of Town Park Apartments		12/30/13	12/30/15		7.75%	5,327		4,364			—
						7.82%	$	56,569	$	39,918		$	31,804
	Less: Origination fees								(354		)	(423		)
									$	39,564		$	31,381

Debt_Financing_Notes

Debt Financing (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEBT FINANCING	'
	6. DEBT FINANCING
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had $2.0 billion and $858.3 million of debt outstanding, respectively, with a weighted average years to maturity of 3.2 years and 3.7 years, respectively, and a weighted average interest rate of 3.3% and 4.4%, respectively. The following table describes the Company’s debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
			Origination or Assumption Date	Maturity Date		Interest Rate Description	Interest Rate as of			Principal Outstanding at				Principal Outstanding at
	Description						31-Dec-13			31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
	Secured Mortgage Debt
	Brindleyplace Project		7/1/10	7/7/15		75% fixed via swap / 25% variable	3.46	%	(1)	$	199,608			$	195,552
	Hock Plaza		9/8/10	12/6/15		Fixed	5.58	%		76,839				77,957
	Southpark		10/19/10	12/6/16		Fixed	5.67	%		18,000				18,000
	Fifty South Sixth		11/4/10	11/4/15		Fixed via swap	3.62	%		95,000				95,000
	Stonecutter Court		3/11/11	3/11/16		Fixed via swap	4.79	%		88,296				88,527
	Gogolevsky 11		8/25/11	4/7/21		Variable	6.49	%		36,500				37,900
	Campus at Marlborough		10/28/11	12/1/14		Fixed	5.21	%		54,596				55,897
	Flagship Capital JV  (2)		3/8/12	3/8/17		Variable, subject to floor of 4.5%	4.5	%		11,047				7,469
	144 Montague		4/16/12	4/16/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	5.22	%		49,937				58,368
	100 Brookes		7/13/12	7/31/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	5.3	%		38,354				44,829
	Poland Logistics Portfolio (3)		8/2/12	6/30/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	3.02	%		88,812				85,937
	Minneapolis Retail Center		8/2/12	8/10/19		Fixed	3.5	%		65,500				65,500
	825 Ann		11/16/12	4/30/16		Variable	4.67	%		71,901				—
	Mercedes Benz Bank		2/7/13	12/31/19		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	1.72	%		47,304				—
	465 Victoria		2/28/13	2/28/16		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	4.71	%		47,211				—
	New City		3/28/13	3/28/18		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	3.02	%		111,532				—
	One Westferry Circus		5/9/13	5/5/20		Fixed	3.3	%		79,142				—
	The Campus at Playa Vista		5/14/13	6/1/16		Variable	1.67	%		115,000				—
	Perspective Defense		6/21/13	7/25/19		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	2.72	%		96,362				—
	Fiege Mega Centre		10/18/13	10/18/18		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	1.9	%		32,542				—
	55 M Street		12/9/13	12/9/17		Variable	1.62	%		72,000				—
	Other Notes Payable
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving		4/13/12	5/22/16		Variable	2.17	%	(1)	204,467				—
	Credit Facility (4)
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan (4)		5/22/13	5/22/17		Variable	2.07	%		200,000				—
	WaterWall Place Construction Loan		6/29/12	6/29/16		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	2.42	%	(1)	30,107				—
	Ponce & Bird JV Construction Loan		5/10/13	5/10/17		Variable	2.42	%	(1)	6,557				—
	Total Principal Outstanding									$	1,936,614			$	830,936
	Unamortized Discount (5)									(713		)		(1,141		)
	Notes Payable									$	1,935,901			$	829,795
	Affiliates Notes Payable
	WaterWall Place Construction Loan		12/15/11	12/14/14		Variable	2.17	%		20,341				18,180
	Ponce & Bird Construction Loan		7/13/12	7/13/15		Variable	2.17	%		17,220				10,355
	Notes Payable to Affiliates									$	37,561			$	28,535
										$	1,973,462			$	858,330
	-1	Represents the weighted average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	-2	In March 2013, the Flagship JV amended its revolving line of credit agreement to increase the maximum commitment amount to $18.3 million.
	-3	See the discussion below under the heading “Financial Covenants” for additional information regarding the Company’s noncompliance with a debt covenant on its loan secured by the Poland Logistics Portfolio.
	-4	See the discussion following the heading “JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Agreement and Bridge Loans” for additional information regarding the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, which was amended and restated in May 2013.
	-5	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.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fixed rate debt includes $333.0 million and $330.2 million, respectively, of variable rate debt economically fixed through the use of interest rate swaps. The variable rate debt has variable interest rates ranging from LIBOR, EURIBOR or the BBSY screen rate plus 1.60% to 6.25% per annum. Additionally, $498.3 million of our variable rate debt was capped at strike rates ranging from 1.0% to 5.3%. See Note 7 — Derivative Instruments for more information regarding our interest rate contracts.
	JP Morgan Chase Revolving Credit Agreement and Bridge Loans
	In April 2012, the Operating Partnership entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for itself and various lenders named in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, as amended and restated in May 2013, provides for borrowings up to $425.0 million under a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Commitment”) and $200.0 million under a term loan (the “Term Loan Commitment”). The Company refers to the Revolving Loan Commitment and Term Loan Commitment collectively as the “Revolving Credit Facility.” The borrowings under the Revolving Loan Commitment may be denominated in U.S. dollars, British pound sterling, Euros, Australian dollars or Canadian dollars with aggregate foreign currency commitments constituting up to $212.5 million of the maximum amount available under the Revolving Loan Commitment. Pending future commitments, the maximum aggregate borrowings under the Revolving Loan Commitment could be increased to up to $750.0 million and the maximum aggregate borrowings under the Term Loan Commitment could be increased to up to $250.0 million. The Revolving Loan Commitment has a maturity date of May 22, 2016, subject to two one-year extensions at the Company’s option and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Term Loan Commitment has a maturity date of May 22, 2017, subject to a one-year extension at the Company’s option and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
	For the period from January 2013 through December 2013, the Company made draws of approximately $1.3 billion and payments of $943.7 million under its bridge loan and the Revolving Credit Facility, and incurred a loss of $1.9 million through December 31, 2013 related to its borrowings on its loans denominated in a foreign currency. From January 1, 2014 through March 27, 2014, the Company made draws of $294.7 million and payments of $184.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility resulting in an outstanding principal balance of $515.2 million, including the effect of changes in exchange rates as of March 27, 2014.
	Notes Payable to Affiliates
	In December 2011, the WaterWall Place JV (as described in Note 1 — Organization) entered into a construction loan agreement with an affiliate of Hines with a maximum principal amount of $22.8 million related to the development of a multi-family project in Houston, Texas. Interest on the loan is charged monthly at a variable rate, based on Hines’ then-current borrowing rate under its revolving credit facility. The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest to the extent that net cash flow of the WaterWall JV exceeds amounts then due and payable. The line of credit facility has a maturity date that is the earlier of (i) the date on which 94% of the residential units in the project have been leased or (ii) December 14, 2014. The Company currently expects to repay this loan upon its maturity in December 2014.
	In July 2012, the Ponce & Bird JV (as described in Note 1— Organization) entered into a construction loan agreement with a maximum principal amount of $20.1 million with an affiliate of Hines related to the development of a multi-family project in Miami, Florida. Interest on the loan is charged monthly at a variable rate, based on Hines’ then-current borrowing rate under its revolving credit facility. The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest to the extent that net cash flow of the Ponce & Bird JV exceeds amounts then due and payable. This line of credit has a maturity date that is the earlier of (i) the date on which 95% of the residential units in the project have been leased or (ii) July 13, 2015.
	Financial Covenants
	These mortgage agreements contain customary events of default, with corresponding grace periods, including payment defaults, cross-defaults to other agreements and bankruptcy-related defaults, and customary covenants, including limitations on liens and indebtedness and maintenance of certain financial ratios. In addition, the Company has executed customary recourse carve-out guarantees of certain obligations under its mortgage agreements and the other loan documents.
	The loan agreement for the loan secured by the Poland Logistics Portfolio requires that an occupancy level of at least 80% be maintained across the portfolio. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Poland Logistics Portfolio did not meet this required occupancy level. Due to this fact, the Company is required to set up a reserve in connection with the Poland Logistics Portfolio consisting of any excess NOI (defined by the loan agreement as the amount equal to the total income of the portfolio less value-add taxes and payments on account service charges), which may be used towards repayment of the loan if the required occupancy has not been met for more than six months. The reserve will be discharged when the covenant has been met for two consecutive quarters. Subsequent to December 31, 2013, the Company was able to re-lease a significant portion of the vacant space in the Poland Logistics Portfolio and the required occupancy level of 80% has been met. Other than described above, the Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with financial covenants on any of its loans as of December 31, 2013.
	Principal Payments on Debt
	The Company is required to make the following principal payments on its outstanding notes payable for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2018 and for the period thereafter. Amounts are in thousands:
		Payments due by Year
		2014			2015			2016				2017				2018		Thereafter
	Principal payments	$	84,278		$	395,834		$	577,340			$	468,830			$	133,354	$	314,539

Derivative_Instruments_Notes

Derivative Instruments (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
	7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
	The Company has entered into several interest rate swap contracts and interest rate cap agreements as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on its variable interest rate borrowings.  The Company’s interest rate swaps economically fixed the interest rates on each of the loans to which they relate and the interest rate cap contracts have economically limited the interest rate on the loans to which they relate.  The Company has not designated any of these derivatives as fair value or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. See Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the fair value of our interest rate contracts.
	The Company also entered into foreign currency forward contracts as economic hedges against the variability of foreign exchange rates on future international investments in 2013. These forward contracts economically fixed the currency exchange rates on each of the investments to which they related and all but one forward were settled prior to December 31, 2013 for a total gain of $4.3 million. The Company did not designate any of these contracts as fair value or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. See Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the fair value of our foreign currency forwards.
	The table below provides additional information regarding the Company’s interest rate contracts (in thousands, except percentages).
	Interest Rate Contracts
	Type		Effective Date		Expiration Date		Notional Amount (1)				Interest Rate Received		Pay Rate /Strike Rate
	Interest rate swaps		July 7, 2010		July 7, 2015		$	149,706		(2)	LIBOR		2.29	%
	Interest rate swap		November 4, 2010		November 4, 2015		$	95,000			LIBOR		1.37	%
	Interest rate swap		March 11, 2011		March 11, 2016		$	88,296			LIBOR		2.71	%
	Interest rate cap		April 16, 2012		April 16, 2017		$	37,453			BBSW		5.25	%
	Interest rate cap		August 2, 2012		June 30, 2017		$	66,082			EURIBOR		2	%
	Interest rate cap		August 13, 2012		August 13, 2015		$	19,177			BBSY		4	%
	Interest rate cap		October 9, 2012		June 30, 2017		$	13,737			EURIBOR		2	%
	Interest rate cap		January 7, 2013		June 29, 2016		$	29,122			LIBOR		1	%
	Interest rate cap		March 11, 2013		March 31, 2018		$	47,304			EURIBOR		1.5	%
	Interest rate cap		March 20, 2013		February 29, 2016		$	24,489			BBSW		4.33	%
	Interest rate cap		July 30, 2013		April 30, 2016		$	53,926			BBSW		4.5	%
	Interest rate cap		11-Apr-13		March 16, 2018		$	78,072		(3)	EURIBOR		2.5	%
			6-May-13
	Interest rate cap		July 25, 2013		July 25, 2019		$	96,362			EURIBOR		1.7	%	(4)
	Interest rate cap		October 18, 2013		October 18, 2018		$	32,540			EURIBOR		2	%
	-1	For notional amounts denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on December 31, 2013.
	-2	On July 7, 2010, the Company executed five swap agreements with identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $149.7 million as of December 31, 2013.
	-3	On April 11, 2013 and May 6, 2013, the Company executed two interest cap agreements containing identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $78.1 million as of December 31, 2013.
	-4	Beginning in July 2016, the strike rate of this interest rate cap will increase to 2.00% for the remaining term of the interest rate cap.
	The table below provides additional information regarding the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts that are outstanding as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands).
	Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Effective Date		Expiration Date		Notional Amount				Buy/Sell		Traded Currency Rate
	February 5, 2013		February 5, 2014		$	23,492			USD/EUR		$	1.35
	February 22, 2013		February 5, 2014		€	4,000			EUR/USD		$	1.32
	May 22, 2013		February 5, 2014		€	7,000			EUR/USD		$	1.29
	The Company has not entered into any master netting arrangements with its third-party counterparties and does not offset on its consolidated 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 “Assets—Derivative Instruments” and “Liabilities—Derivative Instruments” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
			Derivative Assets								Derivative Liabilities
			December 31,				December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
			2013				2012				2013				2012
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps		$	—			$	—			$	(9,329	)		$	(15,255	)
	Interest rate caps		4,428				790				—				—
	Foreign currency forward contracts		866				—				(488		)		(198		)
	Total derivatives		$	5,294			$	790			$	(9,817	)		$	(15,453	)
	The table below presents the effects of the changes in fair value of our derivative instruments in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
			Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
			Year Ended
			December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps		$	5,910			$	(1,479	)		$	(16,523	)
	Interest rate caps		(828		)		(1,184		)		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts		4,827				4,061				—
	Total gain (loss) on derivatives		$	9,909			$	1,398			$	(16,523	)

Distributions_Notes

Distributions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Distributions [Abstract]	'
DISTRIBUTIONS	'
	8.  DISTRIBUTIONS
	With the authorization of its board of directors, the Company declared distributions to its stockholders and HALP for the period from October 20, 2009 through December 31, 2011. These distributions were calculated based on stockholders of record for each day in an amount equal to 0.00191781 per share, per day.
	As a result of market conditions and the Company’s goal of increasing its distribution coverage with operating cash flows, the Company has declared distributions for the months of January 2012 through March 2014 at an amount equal to $0.0017808 per share, per day. This amount per share, per day was a decrease from the amount per share, per day that was declared for the period from October 20, 2009 through December 31, 2011.
	The Brindleyplace JV declared distributions in the amount of $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $3.8 million to Moorfield for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the operations of the Brindleyplace Project.  The table below outlines the Company’s total distributions declared to stockholders and noncontrolling interests (HALP, Moorfield and Flagship Capital GP) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, including the breakout between the distributions declared in cash and those reinvested pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan (in thousands). The Company declares distributions to the Company’s stockholders as of daily record dates and aggregates and pays such distributions monthly.
		Stockholders						Noncontrolling Interests
	Distributions for the Years Ended	Cash Distributions		Distributions Reinvested		Total Declared		Total Declared
	December 31, 2013	$	56,702	$	63,062	$	119,764	$	3,331
	December 31, 2012	$	35,581	$	38,394	$	73,975	$	3,159
	December 31, 2011	$	22,287	$	24,911	$	47,198	$	3,808

Related_Party_Transactions_Not

Related Party Transactions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	9.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	The table below outlines fees and expense reimbursements incurred that are payable by the Company to Hines and its affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and amounts unpaid as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Incurred During the Years Ended December 31,						Unpaid as of December 31,
	Type and Recipient	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012
	Selling Commissions- Dealer Manager	$	56,259	$	40,560	$	34,467	$	658		$	1,598
	Dealer Manager Fee- Dealer Manager	$	19,321	$	13,992	$	11,720	(5		)	494
	Issuer Costs- the Advisor	$	7,137	$	5,710	$	4,086	482			1,314
	Acquisition Fee- the Advisor	$	40,136	$	16,064	$	14,160	—			—
	Asset Management Fee- the Advisor	$	20,354	$	5,942	$	6,294	7,241			2,000
	Debt Financing Fee- the Advisor	$	—	$	—	$	1,894	—			—
	Other (1) - the Advisor	$	5,216	$	2,894	$	1,652	1,166			1,040
	Property Management Fee- Hines	$	5,599	$	3,000	$	1,268	(144		)	(113		)
	Construction Management Fee- Hines	$	4,010	$	119	$	263	83			13
	Leasing Fee - Hines	$	3,371	$	228	$	70	1,735			3
	Redevelopment Construction Management- Hines	$	—	$	107	$	—	—			—
	Expense Reimbursement- Hines (with respect to management and operations of the Company’s properties)	$	7,074	$	4,562	$	2,227	5,203			3,849
	Due to Affiliates							$	16,419		$	10,198
	-1	Includes amounts the Advisor paid on behalf of the Company such as general and administrative expenses and acquisition-related expenses.  These amounts are generally reimbursed to the Advisor during the month following the period in which they are incurred.
	Notes Payable to Affiliates
	The WaterWall Place JV and Ponce & Bird JV (as described in Note 1 — Organization) entered into separate construction loans with an affiliate of Hines related to the development of multi-family projects in Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida, respectively. See Note 6 — Debt Financing for additional information regarding these construction loans.
	@1377 Development
	In June 2012, the Company entered into a $3.2 million mezzanine loan commitment plus accrued interest to provide construction financing to the @1377 development, which is being developed by an affiliate of Hines. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $3.7 million and $3.3 million were outstanding under the mezzanine loan, respectively. See Note 1 — Organization for additional information concerning the @1377 development.
	Dealer Manager Agreement
	The Dealer Manager receives a selling commission of up to 7.5% of gross offering proceeds and a dealer manager fee of up to 2.5% of gross offering proceeds, both of which are recorded as an offset to additional paid-in-capital in the Company’s financial statements. Pursuant to separately negotiated agreements, the Dealer Manager may reallow up to 7.0% of gross proceeds as a selling commission and up to 1.5% of gross proceeds from its dealer manager fee as a marketing fee to broker-dealers participating in the Company’s public offerings. The Dealer Manager may also pay to broker-dealers up to an additional 1.0% of the gross offering proceeds as reimbursements for distribution and marketing-related costs and expenses. No selling commissions or dealer manager fees will be paid for sales under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan.
	Advisory Agreement
	Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company is required to pay the following fees and expense reimbursements:
	Acquisition Fee – Prior to April 2012, the Advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.0% of (i) the purchase price of each real estate investment the Company acquired or originated, including any debt attributable to such investments or the principal amounts of any loans originated directly by the Company and (ii) with respect to indirect investments through another entity, such entity’s pro rata share of the gross asset value of all real estate investments held by such entity. In March 2012, the Advisory Agreement was amended to increase the acquisition fee to 2.25% of these amounts.
	Financing Fee – Prior to April 2012, the Advisor also received a debt financing fee equal to 1.0% of (i) the amount obtained, assumed or made available to the Company under any loan or line of credit and (ii) the Company’s pro rata share of any amount obtained, assumed or made available under any loan or line of credit to any of its joint ventures. These fees will be deferred and amortized into interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the related debt. In March 2012, the Advisory Agreement was amended to eliminate the debt financing fee.
	Asset Management Fee – The Advisor receives an asset management fee equal to 0.125% per month of the net equity capital invested by the Company in real estate investments as of the end of each month. In April 2012, the Advisor agreed to waive the asset management fee otherwise payable to it pursuant to the Advisory Agreement for each quarter in 2012 and 2013, to the extent that the Company’s modified funds from operations (“MFFO”) for a particular quarter, as disclosed in each of its quarterly reports, amounts to less than 100% of the aggregate distributions declared for such quarter. In December 2013, the Advisor agreed to waive asset management fees otherwise payable to it for the year ended December 31, 2014 to the extent that the Company’s MFFO for the year ended December 31, 2014, as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for such year, amounts to less than 100% of the aggregate distributions declared to its stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2014. These fee waivers are not deferrals and accordingly, these fees will not be paid to the Advisor in cash at any time in the future. The Advisor waived $3.6 million of asset management fees payable to it for the three months ended March 31, 2013. However, because MFFO exceeded distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders for each of the last three quarters of 2013, no asset management fees were waived for those periods. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Advisor waived $8.6 million in asset management fees. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred asset management fees of $20.4 million, $5.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively.
	Disposition Fee – The Advisor or its affiliates also will be paid a disposition fee of 1.0% of the sales price of any real estate investments sold or 1.0% of the Company’s pro rata share of the sales price with respect to the Company’s indirect investments.
	Special OP Units – The Advisor or its affiliates may receive special units of the Operating Partnership (“Special OP Units”), which, if issued, will entitle them to receive distributions in an amount equal to 15% of distributions, including from sales of real estate investments, refinancings and other sources, but only after the Company’s stockholders have received, or are deemed to have received, in the aggregate, cumulative distributions equal to their invested capital plus an 8.0% cumulative, non-compounded annual pre-tax return on such invested capital.
	At the sole discretion of the Advisor, the acquisition fees, asset management fees, debt financing fees and disposition fees are payable, in whole or in part, in cash or units of the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). For the purposes of the payment of these fees, each OP Unit will be valued at the per-share offering price of the Company’s common stock in its most recent public offering less selling commissions and dealer manager fees. Upon the Advisor’s request, each OP unit can be repurchased for cash or can be converted into one share of the Company’s common stock. The decision to redeem each OP unit for cash or shares is at the Company’s option except in certain circumstances such as the Company’s decision to list its shares on a national securities exchange, a liquidation event or upon termination or nonrenewal of the Advisory Agreement for any reason other than by the Advisor. The Company will recognize the expense related to these OP Units as the related service is performed, as each OP Unit will be fully vested upon issuance.
	The Company reimburses the Advisor for all expenses paid or incurred by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the Company, subject to the limitation that the Company will not reimburse the Advisor for any amount by which its operating expenses (including the asset management fee) at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of: (A) 2% of its average invested assets, or (B) 25% of its net income determined without reduction for any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of the Company’s assets for that period. Notwithstanding the above, the Company may reimburse the Advisor for expenses in excess of this limitation if a majority of the independent directors determines that such excess expenses are justified.
	In addition, as described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Issuer Costs, the Company reimburses the Advisor for any issuer costs paid on its behalf. However, the total compensation related to issuer costs, selling commissions and dealer manager fees may not exceed 15% of gross proceeds from the Offering.
	Property Management and Leasing Agreements
	The Company pays Hines fees for the management and leasing of some of its properties. Property management fees are equal to a market-based percentage of the gross revenues of the properties managed by Hines or the amount of property management fees recoverable from tenants of the properties managed by Hines under their leases. In addition, if Hines provides leasing services with respect to a property, the Company will pay Hines leasing fees which are usual and customary for that type of property in that geographic area. The Company generally will be required to reimburse Hines for certain operating costs incurred in providing property management and leasing services pursuant to the property management and leasing agreements. Included in this reimbursement of operating costs will be the cost of personnel and overhead expenses related to such personnel located at the property as well as off-site personnel located in Hines’ headquarters and regional offices, to the extent the same relate to or support the performance of Hines’ duties under the agreement.
	Hines may perform construction management services for the Company for both re-development activities and tenant construction. These fees are considered incremental to the construction effort and will be capitalized to the associated real estate project as incurred. Costs related to tenant construction will be depreciated over the estimated useful life. Costs related to redevelopment activities will be depreciated over the estimated useful life of the associated project. Leasing activities will generally be performed by Hines on the Company’s behalf. Leasing fees will be capitalized and amortized over the life of the related lease.
	Other Affiliate Transactions
	In 2011, the Company received rent under a lease of parking space with an affiliate of Hines at the Brindleyplace Project, which expired in January 2012.  Under this agreement, during the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded rental revenues of approximately $2.1 million.

Noncontrolling_Interests_Notes

Noncontrolling Interests (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Noncontrolling Interests	'
	10.  NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
	In December 2012, the Brindleyplace JV issued 2.5 million Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates (“CPEC”)to Moorfield as a result of their £2.5 million contribution ($4.1 million based on the exchange rate in effect on the date of contribution). Each CPEC is convertible into one capital share of the Brindleyplace JV at anytime. The CPECs may be redeemed at the option of the Brindleyplace JV any time prior to the earlier of the liquidation of the Brindleyplace Project or their expiration on July 7, 2059. If redeemed, they will be redeemed at a price of £1 per CPEC, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions thereon. However, the Brindleyplace JV may elect to satisfy any redemption request through the issuance of one capital share per CPEC.
	In December 2013, the Brindleyplace JV issued 1.2 million Series B3 CPEC to Moorfield as a result of their £1.2 million contribution ($2.0 million based on the exchange rate in effect on the date of contribution). The series B3 CPEC have the same terms as the Series B CPEC described above.
	Distributions are declared and paid quarterly to Moorfield based on the distributable income of the Brindleyplace Project and payment of the distributions will be subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Brindleyplace JV. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, the Brindleyplace JV declared $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $3.8 million of preferred dividends to Moorfield related to the CPECs. These amounts were included in the net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and offsets net income of $0.3 million and net losses of $2.0 million and $5.4 million that was attributable to Moorfield during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the results of operations of the Brindleyplace JV.
	As described in Note 1 — Organization, the Company has a 97% interest in the Flagship Capital JV with Flagship Capital GP, which is the entity that owns the remaining 3% interest in the joint venture. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Flagship Capital GP, the noncontrolling interest in the Flagship JV, contributed $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively to the Flagship Capital JV which is also recorded in contributions from noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statement of cash flows. In accordance with the partnership agreement that governs the joint venture, distributions are declared and paid when the joint venture has available cash (all cash held by the joint venture less what is reasonably needed to reserve or satisfy cash needs) with respect to an investment made by the joint venture. The Flagship Capital JV declared distributions to the Flagship Capital GP for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	Also, as described in Note 1 — Organization, the Company has an 83% interest in the Ponce & Bird JV with Ponce & Bird Holdings LLC and Ponce MF GP, LLC, which are the entities that own the remaining 17% interest in the joint venture that was formed in July 2012. There have been no contributions from the noncontrolling interests during the year ended December 31, 2013. During 2012, Ponce & Bird Holdings LLC and Ponce MF GP, LLC contributed, in total, $3.0 million in land as their initial capital contribution to the Ponce & Bird JV. No distributions have been declared to the noncontrolling interests in the Ponce & Bird JV since inception of the Ponce & Bird JV.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Notes

Fair Value Measurements (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	11.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety has been determined is based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
	Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis
	As described in Note 7 – Derivative Instruments, the Company entered into several interest rate contracts as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on its variable interest rate borrowings. The valuation of these derivative 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 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 interest rate contracts 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 counterparties, Eurohypo, PB Capital Corporation, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bank of Western Australia, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, Crédit Agricole, and SMBC Capital Markets, Inc. 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 December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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.
	Additionally, as described in Note 7 – Derivative Instruments, the Company has entered into several foreign currency forward contracts as economic hedges against the variability of foreign exchange rates on future international investments. The valuation of these forward contracts 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 currency exchange rate curves and implied volatilities. The Company has determined its foreign currency forward contracts valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as they are based on observable inputs but are not traded in active markets.
	The following table sets forth the Company’s derivatives which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (all amounts are in thousands):
					Basis of Fair Value Measurements
	Period	Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)			Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	December 31, 2013
	Interest rate swaps	$	(9,329	)	$	—	$	(9,329	)	$	—
	Interest rate caps	$	4,428		$	—	$	4,428		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Assets	$	866		$	—	$	866		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities	$	(488	)	$	—	$	(488	)	$	—
	December 31, 2012
	Interest rate swaps	$	(15,255	)	$	—	$	(15,255	)	$	—
	Interest rate caps	$	790		$	—	$	790		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities	$	(198	)	$	—	$	(198	)	$	—
	Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company estimated that the fair value of its notes payable, which had a book value (including any unamortized discount or premium) of $2.0 billion, was $2.0 billion. As of December 31, 2012, the Company estimated that the fair value of its notes payable, which had a book value (including any unamortized discount or premium) of $858.3 million, was $858.7 million. Management has utilized available market information or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed. Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its notes payable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of notes payable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company estimated that the book values of its real estate loans receivable approximated their fair values. Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its real estate notes receivable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of real estate notes receivable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit quality adjustments on the overall valuations of its fair market value of real estate notes receivable 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, 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.
	Financial Instruments Measured 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 ─ Investment Property and Lease Intangibles.  The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  There were no events during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 which indicated that fair value adjustments of our long-lived assets were necessary.

Reportable_Segments_Notes

Reportable Segments (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS	'
	12. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
	The Company’s real estate investments are geographically diversified and management evaluates the operating performance of each at an individual investment level and considers each investment to be an operating segment. The Company has aggregated all of its operating segments into four reportable segments based on the location of the segment and the underlying asset class. Management has aggregated the Company’s investments that are not office properties in “other” based on the geographic location of the investment due to the Company’s ownership of interests in various different types of investments that do not stand alone as their own reportable segment.
	•	Domestic office investments (11 investments)
	•	Domestic other investments (9 investments)
	•	International office investments (10 investments)
	•	International other investments (8 investments)
	The tables below provide additional information related to each of the Company’s segments, geographic location and a reconciliation to the Company’s net loss, as applicable. “Corporate-Level Accounts” includes amounts incurred by the corporate-level entities which are not allocated to any of the reportable segments. Further, amounts related to prior years have been reclassified into the appropriate segment to be consistent with the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2013 (all amounts are in thousands, except for percentages):
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Total Revenue
		Domestic office investments	$	114,480			$	70,943			$	41,462
		Domestic other investments	62,407				36,712				4,341
		International office investments	68,274				32,123				12,258
		International other investments	77,701				47,462				37,465
	Total Revenue		$	322,862			$	187,240			$	95,526
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company’s total revenue was attributable to the following countries:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	55	%		57	%		48	%
	United Kingdom	15	%		20	%		42	%
	Australia	10	%		6	%		—
	Poland	9	%		6	%		—
	Russia	6	%		11	%		10	%
	France	3	%		—			—
	Germany	2	%		—			—
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s property revenues in excess of expenses by segment was as follows:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Property revenues in excess of expenses (1)
		Domestic office investments	$	72,547			$	44,088			$	25,273
		Domestic other investments	39,413				22,492				2,726
		International office investments	73,226				27,803				10,712
		International other investments	35,583				31,818				27,504
	Total property revenues in excess of expenses		$	220,769			$	126,201			$	66,215
	-1	Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s total assets by segment was as follows:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012
	Total Assets
		Domestic office investments	$	1,273,779			$	680,272
		Domestic other investments	789,204				412,506
		International office investments	1,176,394				396,237
		International other investments	515,788				532,972
		Corporate-level accounts	48,054				56,585
	Total Assets		$	3,803,219			$	2,078,572
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s total assets were attributable to the following countries:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	United States	55	%		56	%
	United Kingdom	15	%		21	%
	Australia	9	%		8	%
	Poland	9	%		8	%
	Russia	4	%		7	%
	France	5	%		—
	Germany	3	%		—
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company’s reconciliation to the Company’s net loss is as follows:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Reconciliation to net loss
	Total property revenues in excess of expenses	$	220,769			$	126,201			$	66,215
	Depreciation and amortization	(140,187		)		(84,747		)		(53,167		)
	Acquisition related expenses	(42,747		)		(12,633		)		(5,863		)
	Asset management and acquisition fees	(60,490		)		(22,006		)		(20,453		)
General and administrative expenses	(5,344		)		(3,590		)		(3,129		)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	9,909				1,398				(16,523		)
Foreign currency gains (losses)	(6,458		)		672				174
Interest expense	(60,968		)		(37,915		)		(23,167		)
Interest income	454				227				189
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(701		)		(1,147		)		(2,885		)
Net income (loss)	$	(85,763	)		$	(33,540	)		$	(58,609	)

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Notes

Supplemental Cash Flow (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES	'
	13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
	Supplemental cash flow disclosures for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 (in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	Cash paid for interest	$	53,942	$	32,784	$	21,326
	Cash paid for income taxes	$	4,742	$	4,461	$	909
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities
	Distributions declared and unpaid	$	14,143	$	8,777	$	7,996
	Other receivables	$	5,441	$	4,889	$	1,784
	Distributions reinvested	$	60,585	$	36,981	$	23,445
	Shares tendered for redemption	$	2,287	$	927	$	702
	Non-cash net liabilities acquired	$	12,867	$	4,745	$	519
	Assumption of mortgage upon acquisition of property	$	—	$	—	$	97,416
	In-kind contribution from noncontrolling interest	$	—	$	3,000	$	—
	Accrued additions to investment property	$	8,538	$	5,524	$	—

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	In November 2013, Dorsey & Whitney LLP signed a lease renewal for its space in 50 South Sixth located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In connection with this renewal, the Company committed to fund $20.8 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions related to its space, to be paid in future periods. As of December 31, 2013, $15.2 million of the Company’s commitment remained unfunded and is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
	The Company may be 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 consolidated financial statements.

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	'
	15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The following table presents selected unaudited quarterly financial data for each quarter during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands except per share amounts):
		Quarters Ended
		March 31, 2013			June 30, 2013			September 30, 2013			December 31, 2013
	Revenues	$	60,032		$	75,824		$	90,081		$	96,925
	Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	(521	)	$	(437	)	$	(616	)	$	(1,599	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(32,492	)	$	(32,556	)	$	(13,442	)	$	(10,446	)
	Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.05	)
		Quarters Ended
		March 31, 2012			June 30, 2012			September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
	Revenues	$	36,781		$	42,628		$	50,346		$	57,485
	Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	17		$	382		$	109		$	(1,447	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(8,754	)	$	(9,006	)	$	(14,134	)	$	(2,585	)
	Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.12	)	$	(0.02	)

Subsequent_Events_Notes

Subsequent Events (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	The Rim Acquisition
	In February 2014, the Company acquired 658,964 square feet of retail space that is that is 100% leased in an outdoor retail center located in San Antonio, Texas known as The Rim. The contract purchase price was $176.4 million, exclusive of transaction costs and working capital reserves. The Rim consists of 1.8 million square feet and the Company has acquired rights to purchase additional space that is expected to be developed over the next two years, as described below.
	The Company has not concluded its accounting for this recent acquisition, but it expects that the purchase price will primarily be allocated to building, land and intangible assets and liabilities.
	In February 2014, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Phase V Rim, LLC (“Phase V”) to acquire 271,873 square feet of additional retail space at The Rim that is currently under construction and expected to be completed by December 31, 2014 (with an option to extend to April 30, 2015). Also, in February 2014, the Company also entered into an option and right of first offer agreement with Phase V pursuant to which the Company has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase 97,000 square feet of additional retail center space. Construction of this space has not begun but is expected to be completed by December 31, 2015.
	The purchase price for each of the additional phases described above will be calculated based on respective financial models that have been agreed upon by the Company and Phase V, and therefore the price of a component cannot be determined until construction of that component is completed.
	25 Cabot Square
	In March 2014, the Company entered into a contract to acquire 25 Cabot Square, a single-tenant Class A office building located in London, England. 25 Cabot Square consists of 455,687 square feet and is 100% leased to Morgan Stanley UK. The contract purchase price for 25 Cabot Square is £225.0 million (approximately $371.4 million assuming an exchange rate of $1.65 per GBP as of the date the contract was signed). There can be no assurances that this acquisition will be consummated, and if the Company elects not to close on this acquisition, it could potentially forfeit its $37.2 million earnest money deposit.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	Description		Balance at the Beginning of the Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions (a)			Balance at the End of the Period
			(amounts in thousands)
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts as of December 31, 2013		$	330	$	2,105	$	(424	)	$	2,011
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts as of December 31, 2012		$	—	$	1,110	$	(780	)	$	330
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts as of December 31, 2011		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	(a)	Write-offs of accounts receivable previously reserved.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A

Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Schedule III — Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation
	December 31, 2013
									Initial Cost (b)											Gross Amount at Which Carried at 12/31/2013
	Description (a)		Location		Encumbrances				Land				Buildings and Improvements		Total		Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (c)			Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (d)		Accumulated Depreciation			Date of Construction	Date Acquired	Life on Which Depreciation is Computed (e)
	(In thousands)
	17600 Gillette		Irvine, California		$	—			$	2,800			$	7,250	$	10,050	$	51		$	2,800	$	7,301	$	10,101	$	(647	)	1977	10-Jun	10 to 40 years
	Brindleyplace Project		Birmingham, United Kingdom		199,608				—				207,592		207,592		37,346			—		244,938		244,938		(20,173		)	1997 - 2000	10-Jul	10 to 40 years
	Hock Plaza		Durham, North Carolina		75,782				1,220				69,704		70,924		—			1,220		69,704		70,924		(5,777		)	2004	10-Sep	10 to 40 years
	Southpark		Austin, Texas		18,344				3,920				20,507		24,427		—			3,920		20,507		24,427		(1,642		)	2001	10-Oct	10 to 40 years
	Fifty South Sixth		Minneapolis, Minnesota		95,000				1,390				134,262		135,652		275			1,390		134,537		135,927		(10,630		)	2001	10-Nov	10 to 40 years
	Stonecutter Court		London, England		88,296				—				89,979		89,979		2,134			—		92,113		92,113		(6,473		)	1995	11-Mar	10 to 40 years
	FM Logistic		Moscow, Russia		—				5,320				51,588		56,908		(8,474		)	4,528		43,906		48,434		(2,944		)	1998 - 2004	11-Apr	10 to 40 years
	Gogolevsky 11		Moscow, Russia		36,500				—				85,126		85,126		(9,764		)	—		75,362		75,362		(5,018		)	1996	11-Aug	10 to 40 years
	250 Royall		Canton, Massachusetts		—				8,910				22,860		31,770		—			8,910		22,860		31,770		(1,321		)	2005	11-Sep	10 to 40 years
	Campus at Marlborough		Marlborough, Massachusetts		54,596				23,790				54,230		78,020		1,037			23,310		55,747		79,057		(2,976		)	1999	11-Oct	10 to 40 years
	Komo Plaza		Seattle, Washington		—				19,560				111,182		130,742		4,507			19,560		115,689		135,249		(5,769		)	2000 - 2003	11-Dec	10 to 40 years
	9320 Excelsior		Hopkins, Minnesota		—				2,730				51,110		53,840		—			2,730		51,110		53,840		(2,573		)	2010	11-Dec	10 to 40 years
	WaterWall Place		Houston, Texas		50,448				8,229				—		8,229		46,032			8,231		46,030		54,261		—			2012	11-Dec	10 to 40 years
	Ponce & Bird		Miami, Florida		23,777				12,053				—		12,053		18,340			12,112		18,281		30,393		—			2012	12-Jul	10 to 40 years
	Poland Logistics Portfolio		Upper Silesia, Warsaw and Wroclaw, Poland		88,812				25,893				97,627		123,520		4,864			26,837		101,547		128,384		(4,218		)	1995 - 2009	March - 12 & October - 12	10 to 40 years
	144 Montague		Brisbane, Australia		49,937				13,803				49,424		63,227		(9,130		)	11,808		42,289		54,097		(1,806		)	2009	12-Apr	10 to 40 years
	100 Brookes Street		Brisbane, Australia		38,354				8,600				41,404		50,004		(6,357		)	7,507		36,140		43,647		(1,326		)	2008	12-Jul	10 to 40 years
	Minneapolis Retail Center		Minneapolis, Minnesota		65,500				30,792				78,711		109,503		752			30,792		79,463		110,255		(2,759		)	1974	August - 12 & December - 12	10 to 40 years
	550 Terry Francois		San Francisco, California		—				41,270				109,760		151,030		—			41,270		109,760		151,030		(3,673		)	2002	12-Aug	10 to 40 years
	Mercedes Benz Bank		Stuttgart, Germany		47,304				11,953				47,643		59,596		1,045			12,155		48,486		60,641		(1,090		)	2003	13-Feb	10 to 40 years
	One Westferry Circus		London, England		79,142				—				48,874		48,874		4,890			—		53,764		53,764		(1,110		)	1992	13-Feb	10 to 40 years
	465 Victoria		Sydney, Australia		47,211				26,566				48,788		75,354		(10,049		)	23,015		42,290		65,305		(889		)	1995	13-Feb	10 to 40 years
	Riverside Center		Boston, Massachusetts		—				45,888				125,014		170,902		—			45,888		125,014		170,902		(2,355		)	2000	13-Mar	10 to 40 years
	New City		Warsaw, Poland		111,532				—				115,208		115,208		8,894			—		124,102		124,102		(2,372		)	2010	13-Mar	10 to 40 years
	825 Ann		Brisbane, Australia		71,901				20,669				83,802		104,471		(14,682		)	17,764		72,025		89,789		(1,200		)	2013	13-Apr	10 to 40 years
	The Campus at Playa Vista		Los Angeles, California		115,000				41,160				125,567		166,727		—			41,160		125,567		166,727		(2,018		)	2009-2010	13-May	10 to 40 years
									Initial Cost (b)											Gross Amount at Which Carried at 12/31/2013
	Description (a)		Location		Encumbrances				Land				Buildings and Improvements		Total		Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (c)			Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (d)		Accumulated Depreciation			Date of Construction	Date Acquired	Life on Which Depreciation is Computed (e)
	Perspective Defense		Paris, France		96,362				29,039				109,704		138,743		6,943			30,492		115,194		145,686		(1,563		)	2007	13-Jun	10 to 40 years
	The Markets at Town Center		Jacksonville, Florida		—				52,130				76,067		128,197		—			52,130		76,067		128,197		(838		)	2009	13-Jul	10 to 40 years
	The Avenue		Nashville, Tennessee		—				54,940				71,990		126,930		—			54,940		71,990		126,930		(697		)	2007	13-Aug	10 to 40 years
	2300 Main		Irvine, California		—				3,570				27,940		31,510		—			3,570		27,940		31,510		(239		)	2002	13-Aug	10 to 40 years
	Fiege Mega Centre		Erfurt, Germany		32,542				10,107				36,005		46,112		303			10,173		36,242		46,415		(186		)	1995	13-Oct	10 to 40 years
	55 M Street		Washington, D.C.		72,000				24,810				85,277		110,087		—			24,810		85,277		110,087		(132		)	2009	13-Dec	10 to 40 years
					$	1,557,948			$	531,112			$	2,284,195	$	2,815,307	$	78,957		$	523,022	$	2,371,242	$	2,894,264	$	(94,414	)
	(a)	Assets consist of institutional-quality office, mixed-use and retail properties, industrial/distribution facilities and multi-family development.
	(b)	Components of initial cost for properties acquired using a foreign currency were converted using the currency exchange rate as of the date of acquisition.
	(c)	Includes the effect of changes in the exchange rate between the date of acquisition and December 31, 2013 for properties that are denominated in a foreign currency.
	(d)	The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2013.
	(e)	Real estate assets are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets by class. The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 10 years for furniture and fixtures, 15-20 years for electrical and mechanical installations and 40 years for buildings.
	The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended December 31, (in thousands):
		2013				2012				2011
	Gross real estate assets
	Balance, beginning of period	$	1,529,675			$	969,421			$	452,922
	Additions during the period:
	Acquisitions	1,322,485				509,335				534,614
	Other additions	61,259				28,149				2,190
	Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(19,155		)		22,770				(20,305		)
	Balance, end of period	$	2,894,264			$	1,529,675			$	969,421
	Accumulated Depreciation
	Balance, beginning of period	$	(47,197	)		$	(18,991	)		$	(3,893	)
	Depreciation	(46,973		)		(27,361		)		(15,470		)
	Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(244		)		(845		)		372
	Balance, end of period	$	(94,414	)		$	(47,197	)		$	(18,991	)

Schedule_IV_Mortgage_Loans_on_

Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, by Loan Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Schedule IV — Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
	December 31, 2013
	(amounts in thousands)
	Description		Location		Interest Rate			Final Maturity Date		Periodic Payment Terms		Prior Liens		Face Amount of Mortgages		Carrying Amount of Mortgages (a)
	Construction Loans:
	Multi-family
	Bay Park Apartments		Houston, TX		7.8	%		7/30/14		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		3,231		3,212
	@1377		Atlanta, GA		10	%		7/1/16		No payment until completion		—		3,673		3,673
	Deer Creek		Houston, TX		8	%		2/7/15		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		5,450		5,287
	Casa Blanca		Dallas, TX		8	%		2/7/15		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		5,742		5,350
	Falls of Kirkwood		Houston, TX		8	%		10/12/15		Monthly payments of principal and interest based on a 30-year amortization schedule		—		3,800		3,641
	Falls of Town Park Apartments		Houston, TX		7.75	%		12/30/15		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		5,327		4,364
	Industrial
	Motor Circle		Dallas, TX		8	%		12/28/14		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		3,175		2,412
	Shopping Centers
	Norchester Village		Houston, TX		7.75	%		3/1/14		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		4,961		4,289
	Houston Retail Portfolio		Houston, TX		7.6	%		8/2/15		Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.		—		11,804		11,363
												$	—	$	47,163	$	43,591
	(a)	The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $43.6 million as of December 31, 2013.
	Changes in mortgage loans on real estate are summarized below (in thousands):
			2013				2012				2011
	Balance at beginning of period		$	35,124			$	4,919			$	—
	Additions during period:
	New loans		18,633				30,003				4,882
	Additional advances on existing loans		1,389				2,554				—
	Interest income added to principal		842				755				37
	Deductions during period:
	Collection of principal		(12,397		)		(3,107		)		—
	Balance at close of period		$	43,591			$	35,124			$	4,919

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

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Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Joint Ventures, Equity Method Investments and Noncontrolling Interests

On January 7, 2009, the Company and Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership (“HALP”), an affiliate of the Advisor, formed Hines Global REIT Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”). The Company conducts most of its operations through the Operating Partnership. On January 14, 2009, the Company and HALP made initial capital contributions to the Operating Partnership of $10,000 and $190,000, respectively and accordingly, HALP owned a 95.0% noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, HALP owned a 0.01% and 0.01% interest in the Operating Partnership, respectively.

The Brindleyplace JV

In June 2010, the Operating Partnership and Moorfield Real Estate Fund II GP Ltd. (“Moorfield”) formed Hines Moorfield UK Venture I S.A.R.L., (the “Brindleyplace JV”) and, in July 2010, the Brindleyplace JV acquired several properties located in Birmingham, England (the “Brindleyplace Project”).  The Company owns a 60% interest in the Brindleyplace JV and Moorfield holds the remaining 40% interest.

The Company has concluded its investment in the Brindleyplace JV does not qualify as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC” or the “Codification”) 810 “Consolidation.” Based on the Company’s majority voting interest as well as certain additional voting rights and other factors, the Company has consolidated the Brindleyplace JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Brindleyplace JV.

Consolidated VIEs

The Flagship JV

In June 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement (as amended) with Flagship Capital, GP for the formation of Flagship Capital Partners Fund, LP (the “Flagship JV”) for the purpose of originating real estate loans. The Company has committed to investing up to $49.4 million into the Flagship JV and owns a 97% interest in the Flagship JV as a result. Flagship Capital, GP has committed to investing up to $1.6 million and owns the remaining 3% interest. Flagship Capital, GP serves as the general partner and will manage the day-to-day activities of the Flagship JV. Both partners have equal voting rights and distributions from the Flagship JV will initially be paid to the fund partners based on their pro rata ownership. Since the voting rights of each of the partners are disproportionate to their ownership interests, the Company has concluded that the Flagship JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary due to its ability to exercise significant control and influence over the Flagship JV as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the Flagship JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Flagship JV.

The WaterWall Place JV

In December 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement with an affiliate of Hines for the formation of Hines One Waterwall Holdings LP (the “Waterwall Place JV”), a Delaware limited liability company, for the purpose of developing a multi-family project in Houston, Texas. Hines serves as the initial general partner and as the development partner and the subsidiary of the Operating Partnership is the initial limited partner. The Company has concluded its investment in the WaterWall Place JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of One Waterwall JV’s economic performance as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the WaterWall Place JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements.

The Ponce & Bird JV

In July 2012, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement with an affiliate of Hines for the formation of Hines Ponce & Bird Holdings LP (the “Ponce & Bird JV”), a Delaware limited liability company, for the purpose of developing a multi-family project in Miami, Florida. Hines serves as the initial general partner and as the development partner and the subsidiary of the Operating Partnership is the initial limited partner. The Company has concluded its investment in the Ponce & Bird JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of Ponce & Bird's economic performance as well as certain other factors. As a result, the Company has consolidated the Ponce & Bird JV and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in its financial statements. See Note 10 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the Ponce & Bird JV.

A summary of our consolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Maximum risk of loss (1)

$

25,278

$

28,626

Assets held by VIEs

$

126,528

$

68,699

Assets held as collateral for debt

$

126,528

$

68,699

Liabilities held by VIEs

$

94,675

$

43,912

-1

Represents the Company's contributions, net of distributions, made to the consolidated VIEs.

Restrictions on the use of these assets are significant because they serve as collateral for the VIE’s debt, and the Company is generally required to obtain its partners’ approval in accordance with the respective joint venture agreements for any major transactions. Transactions with these joint ventures on the Company’s consolidated financial statements primarily relate to contributions for the funding of loans receivable at the Flagship JV. The Company and its partners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreements which include provisions for when additional contributions may be required. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company made capital contributions of $4.9 million, net of received distributions of $12.8 million in accordance with the Company’s respective joint venture agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company made capital contributions of $26.4 million in accordance with the Company’s respective joint venture agreements.

Unconsolidated VIEs

The @1377 Equity Method Investment

In November 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a loan agreement with an affiliate of Hines to provide pre-construction financing for the development of a multi-family project in Atlanta, Georgia to be marketed as @1377. In June 2012, this loan was repaid. Subsequent to the initial loan being repaid, the Company provided a preferred equity investment in the project of $3.6 million, representing a 51.7% ownership in the project, for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has concluded that @1377 qualifies as a VIE. @1377 is financed with a $23.3 million secured loan made by Cadence Bank, N.A., which is solely guaranteed by the Company’s joint venture partner (the “JV Partner”), and a $3.2 million mezzanine loan commitment plus accrued interest made by the Company, of which $3.7 million was outstanding at December 31, 2013. The JV Partner is the manager of the project, allowing the JV Partner to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s financial performance. Based upon the loan guarantees and the JV Partner’s ability to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE and will account for its preferred equity investment in the project as an equity method investment. The Company’s maximum loss exposure is expected to change in future periods as a result of additional contributions made and any additional borrowings under its loan receivable with the VIE. Other than the initial capital contributions provided by the Company, the Company has not provided any additional subordinated financial support.

The table below includes the Company’s maximum loss exposure related to this investment as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, which is equal to the carrying value of its investment in the joint venture included in the balance sheet line item “Investment in unconsolidated entities” and the Company’s outstanding loan receivable balance held by the VIE which is included in the balance sheet line item “Real estate loans receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands).

Period

Investment in @1377 Development (1)

Maximum Risk of Loss

December 31, 2013

$

3,573

$

7,246

31-Dec-12

$

3,573

$

6,893

Equity Method Investments Policy [Policy Text Block]

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The @1377 Equity Method Investment

In November 2011, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership entered into a loan agreement with an affiliate of Hines to provide pre-construction financing for the development of a multi-family project in Atlanta, Georgia to be marketed as @1377. In June 2012, this loan was repaid. Subsequent to the initial loan being repaid, the Company provided a preferred equity investment in the project of $3.6 million, representing a 51.7% ownership in the project, for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has concluded that @1377 qualifies as a VIE. @1377 is financed with a $23.3 million secured loan made by Cadence Bank, N.A., which is solely guaranteed by the Company’s joint venture partner (the “JV Partner”), and a $3.2 million mezzanine loan commitment plus accrued interest made by the Company, of which $3.7 million was outstanding at December 31, 2013. The JV Partner is the manager of the project, allowing the JV Partner to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s financial performance. Based upon the loan guarantees and the JV Partner’s ability to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE and will account for its preferred equity investment in the project as an equity method investment. The Company’s maximum loss exposure is expected to change in future periods as a result of additional contributions made and any additional borrowings under its loan receivable with the VIE. Other than the initial capital contributions provided by the Company, the Company has not provided any additional subordinated financial support.

The table below includes the Company’s maximum loss exposure related to this investment as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, which is equal to the carrying value of its investment in the joint venture included in the balance sheet line item “Investment in unconsolidated entities” and the Company’s outstanding loan receivable balance held by the VIE which is included in the balance sheet line item “Real estate loans receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands).

Period

Investment in @1377 Development (1)

Maximum Risk of Loss

December 31, 2013

$

3,573

$

7,246

31-Dec-12

$

3,573

$

6,893

Use Of Estimates [Policy Text Block]

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Use of Estimates

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The Company evaluates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Additionally, application of the Company’s accounting policies involves exercising judgments regarding assumptions as to future uncertainties. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Basis Of Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Hines Global REIT, Inc., the Operating Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the joint ventures as well as amounts related to noncontrolling interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company evaluates the need to consolidate joint ventures in accordance with GAAP. In accordance with GAAP, the Company will consolidate joint ventures that are determined to be variable interest entities for which it is the primary beneficiary. Further, partially owned real estate joint ventures over which the Company has a controlling financial interest are consolidated in its financial statements. In determining if the Company has a controlling financial interest, it considers factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Management continually analyzes and assesses reconsideration events, including changes in these factors, to determine if the consolidation treatment remains appropriate. Partially owned real estate joint ventures where the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method.

The Company’s investments in partially owned real estate joint ventures are reviewed for impairment periodically if events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of its investments may not be recoverable. In such an instance, the Company will record an impairment charge if it determines that a decline in the value of an investment below its fair 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 investments in unconsolidated, partially owned real estate joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company had no investments in unconsolidated, partially owned real estate joint ventures for the year ended December 31, 2011. However, if market conditions deteriorate in the future and result in lower valuations or reduced cash flows of the Company’s investments, impairment charges may be recorded in future periods.

International Operations [Policy Text Block]

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International Operations

The British pound (“GBP”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in the United Kingdom, the Russian rouble (“RUB”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Russia, the Polish zloty (“PLN”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Poland, the Australian dollar (“AUD”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Australia and the Euro (“EUR”) is the functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries operating in Germany and France.

These subsidiaries have translated their financial statements into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect as of the balance sheet date while income statement accounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the period and significant nonrecurring transactions using the rate on the transaction date. Gains or losses resulting from translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recorded in foreign currency gains (losses) on the consolidated statement of operations and result from the effect of changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than a subsidiary’s functional currency, including transactions between consolidated subsidiaries. An exception is made where an intercompany loan or advance is deemed to be of a long-term investment nature, in which instance foreign currency transaction gains or losses are included as currency translation adjustments and are reported in the consolidated statement of equity as accumulated other comprehensive gains or losses. During the year ended December 31, 2013, an intercompany loan agreement with a consolidated subsidiary in Russia was amended to change the functional currency of the loan and as a result the Company recognized $1.3 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. Additionally, an intercompany loan with a consolidated subsidiary in Australia was repaid and as a result, the Company recognized $6.2 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. Upon disposal of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, the Company will remove any accumulated translation adjustment from stockholders’ equity and include it in the gain or loss on disposal in its consolidated statement of operations.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Investment Property and Lease Intangibles

Real estate assets acquired by the Company are stated at fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 10 years for furniture and fixtures, 15-20 years for electrical and mechanical installations and 40 years for buildings. Major replacements that extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized and maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method and, accordingly, are recorded at the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The results of operations of acquired properties are included in the Company’s results of operations from their respective dates of acquisition. Estimates of fair values are based upon estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques that the Company believes are similar to those used by market participants and are used to record the purchase of identifiable assets acquired, such as land, buildings and improvements, equipment and identifiable intangible assets related to in-place leases and liabilities assumed, such as amounts related to acquired out-of-market leases, asset retirement obligations, mortgage notes payable. Values of buildings and improvements are determined on an as if vacant basis. Initial valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, no later than 12 months from the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs such as transaction costs and acquisition fees paid to the Advisor are expensed as incurred.

The estimated fair value of acquired in-place leases are the costs the Company would have incurred to lease the properties to the occupancy level of the properties at the date of acquisition. Such estimates include the fair value of leasing commissions, legal costs and other direct costs that would be incurred to lease the properties to such occupancy levels. Additionally, the Company evaluates the time period over which such occupancy levels would be achieved. Such evaluation will include an estimate of the net market-based rental revenues and net operating costs (primarily consisting of real estate taxes, insurance and utilities) that would be incurred during the lease-up period. Acquired in-place leases as of the date of acquisition are amortized over the remaining lease terms. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value is charged to amortization expense.

Acquired out-of-market lease values (including ground leases) are recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the lease acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market value lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases. The capitalized out-of-market lease values are amortized as adjustments to rental revenue (or ground lease expense, as applicable) over the remaining terms of the respective leases, which include periods covered by bargain renewal options. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the out-of-market lease value is charged to rental revenue.

Management estimates the fair value of assumed mortgage notes payable based upon indications of then-current market pricing for similar types of debt with similar maturities. Assumed mortgage notes payable are initially recorded at their estimated fair value as of the assumption date, and the difference between such estimated fair value and the outstanding principal balance of the note will be amortized over the life of the mortgage note payable.

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Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment 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 operating cash flows and expected proceeds from the eventual disposition of each property on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, it would be written down to the estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset. The determination of whether investment property is impaired requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of the evaluation. No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Restricted Cash

The Company has restricted cash primarily related to certain escrow accounts required by several of the Company’s mortgage agreements.

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Concentration of Credit Risk

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash deposited in certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels. Management regularly monitors the financial stability of these financial institutions in an effort to manage the Company’s exposure to any significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents or restricted cash.

In addition, as of December 31, 2013, the Company had $69.0 million of cash and cash equivalents deposited in certain financial institutions located in the United Kingdom, Russia, Poland, Australia, Germany, and France. Management regularly monitors the financial stability of these financial institutions in an effort to manage its exposure to any significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents.

Tenant and Other Receivables Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Tenant and Other Receivables

Receivable balances 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 consolidated balance sheets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.0 million at December 31, 2013. $0.3 million of such allowances were recorded as of December 31, 2012.

Deferred Charges Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Deferred Leasing Costs

Direct leasing costs, primarily consisting of third-party leasing commissions, tenant inducements and legal costs are capitalized and amortized over the life of the related lease. Tenant inducement amortization is recorded as an offset to rental revenue and the amortization of other direct leasing costs is recorded in amortization expense.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs consist of direct costs incurred in obtaining debt financing, including the financing fees paid to the Advisor (see Note 9 – Related Party Transactions). These costs are amortized into interest expense on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the obligations.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, $5.2 million, $3.4 million and $1.8 million, were amortized into interest expense, respectively.

Real Estate Loans Receivable Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Real Estate Loans Receivable

Real estate loans receivable are shown at cost, net of any applicable allowance for uncollectibility and net of deferred loan origination fees. The Company defers certain loan origination fees and amortizes them as an adjustment of yield over the term of the related real estate loan receivable. The related amortization of the deferred loan origination fees are recorded in other revenue in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). An allowance for the uncollectible portion of the real estate loans receivable is determined based upon an analysis of the economic conditions in the area in which the property is located and credit quality indicators which include: borrower’s payment history, the financial condition of the borrower, and business conditions in the industry in which the borrower operates.

Additionally, a real estate loan receivable is considered to be impaired, when based upon current events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. If a real estate loan receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at its effective interest rate or to the value of the underlying collateral if the real estate loan receivable is collateral dependent. Evaluating real estate loans receivable for potential impairment can require management to exercise significant judgment. No impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Further, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no allowances for uncollectibility have been recorded.

Other Assets [Policy Text Block]

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Other Assets

Other assets included the following (in thousands):

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Deposits on investment property

$

—

$

7,767

Deferred offering costs

—

848

Prepaid expenses

2,259

1,470

Deferred tax assets

7,340

3,702

Other

680

464

Other assets

$

10,279

$

14,251

Revenue Recognition Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Revenue Recognition

Rental payments are generally paid by the tenants prior to the beginning of each month. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, the Company recorded liabilities of $27.2 million and $14.9 million related to prepaid rental payments which were included in other liabilities in the accompanying 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 $26.9 million and $13.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Straight-line rent receivable consists of the difference between the tenants’ rents calculated on a straight-line basis from the date of acquisition or lease commencement over the remaining terms of the related leases and the tenants’ actual rents due under the lease agreements and is included in tenant and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Revenues associated with operating expense recoveries are recognized in the period in which the expenses are incurred based upon the tenant lease provisions. Revenues relating to lease termination fees are recognized on a straight-line basis amortized from the time that a tenant’s right to occupy the leased space is modified through the end of the revised lease term.

Other revenues consist primarily of parking revenue, tenant reimbursements and interest on loans receivable. Parking revenue represents amounts generated from contractual and transient parking and is recognized in accordance with contractual terms or as services are rendered. Other revenues relating to tenant reimbursements are recognized in the period that the expense is incurred.

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Issuer Costs

The Company reimburses the Advisor for any issuer costs related to the Company’s public offerings that it pays on the Company’s behalf.  Such costs consist of, among other costs, expenses of the Company’s organization, legal, accounting, bona fide out-of-pocket itemized and detailed due diligence costs, printing, filing fees, transfer agent costs, postage, escrow fees, data processing fees, advertising and sales literature and other offering-related costs. Organizational issuer costs, such as expenses associated with the formation of the Company and its board of directors are expensed and other issuer costs related to our public offerings are recorded as an offset to additional paid-in capital.

Dealer Manager Agreement

The Dealer Manager receives a selling commission of up to 7.5% of gross offering proceeds and a dealer manager fee of up to 2.5% of gross offering proceeds, both of which are recorded as an offset to additional paid-in-capital in the Company’s financial statements. Pursuant to separately negotiated agreements, the Dealer Manager may reallow up to 7.0% of gross proceeds as a selling commission and up to 1.5% of gross proceeds from its dealer manager fee as a marketing fee to broker-dealers participating in the Company’s public offerings. The Dealer Manager may also pay to broker-dealers up to an additional 1.0% of the gross offering proceeds as reimbursements for distribution and marketing-related costs and expenses. No selling commissions or dealer manager fees will be paid for sales under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan.

Income Tax Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).  The Company’s management believes that it operates in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT and intends to operate in the foreseeable future in such a manner so that it will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. federal income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, income tax expense recorded by the Company was primarily comprised of foreign income taxes related to the operation its international properties. The Company does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure.

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Redemption of Common Stock

The Company complies with FASB ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” which requires, among other things, that financial instruments that represent a mandatory obligation of the Company to repurchase shares be classified as liabilities and reported at settlement value.  When approved, the Company will reclassify such obligations from equity to an accrued liability based upon their respective settlement values. The Company has recorded liabilities of $2.3 million and $0.9 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, related to shares tendered for redemption and approved by the board of directors, but which were not redeemed until the subsequent month. Such amounts have been included in redemption of common shares in the accompanying consolidated statements of equity.

Per Share Data Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Per Share Data

Net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for each period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during such period. Net income (loss) per common share on a basic and diluted basis is the same because the Company has no potentially dilutive common shares outstanding.

New Accounting Pronouncements Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, FASB issued guidance on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. This guidance results in enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with either ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45. The adoption of this guidance was effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In October 2012, FASB clarified and relocated guidance in the Codification, corrected unintended application of guidance and made minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice. Amendments made to the Codification without transition guidance are effective upon issuance and amendments subject to transition guidance were effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. This guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2013, FASB issued guidance to improve transparency of reporting reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption of this guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2013, 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 Company has not concluded on its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will 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. The guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company has not concluded its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will 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 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2013. The Company has not concluded its analysis on this guidance, but it does not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Derivatives Methods Of Accounting Nonhedging Derivatives Policy [Policy Text Block]

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The Company has entered into several interest rate swap contracts and interest rate cap agreements as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on its variable interest rate borrowings.  The Company’s interest rate swaps economically fixed the interest rates on each of the loans to which they relate and the interest rate cap contracts have economically limited the interest rate on the loans to which they relate.  The Company has not designated any of these derivatives as fair value or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. See Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the fair value of our interest rate contracts.

The Company also entered into foreign currency forward contracts as economic hedges against the variability of foreign exchange rates on future international investments in 2013. These forward contracts economically fixed the currency exchange rates on each of the investments to which they related and all but one forward were settled prior to December 31, 2013 for a total gain of $4.3 million. The Company did not designate any of these contracts as fair value or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. See Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the fair value of our foreign currency forwards.

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy [Policy Text Block]

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Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety has been determined is based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis

As described in Note 7 – Derivative Instruments, the Company entered into several interest rate contracts as economic hedges against the variability of future interest rates on its variable interest rate borrowings. The valuation of these derivative 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 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 interest rate contracts 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 counterparties, Eurohypo, PB Capital Corporation, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bank of Western Australia, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, Crédit Agricole, and SMBC Capital Markets, Inc. 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 December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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.

Additionally, as described in Note 7 – Derivative Instruments, the Company has entered into several foreign currency forward contracts as economic hedges against the variability of foreign exchange rates on future international investments. The valuation of these forward contracts 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 currency exchange rate curves and implied volatilities. The Company has determined its foreign currency forward contracts valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as they are based on observable inputs but are not traded in active markets.

The following table sets forth the Company’s derivatives which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (all amounts are in thousands):

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

Period

Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)

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

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

December 31, 2013

Interest rate swaps

$

(9,329

)

$

—

$

(9,329

)

$

—

Interest rate caps

$

4,428

$

—

$

4,428

$

—

Foreign currency forwards - Assets

$

866

$

—

$

866

$

—

Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities

$

(488

)

$

—

$

(488

)

$

—

December 31, 2012

Interest rate swaps

$

(15,255

)

$

—

$

(15,255

)

$

—

Interest rate caps

$

790

$

—

$

790

$

—

Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities

$

(198

)

$

—

$

(198

)

$

—

Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures

As of December 31, 2013, the Company estimated that the fair value of its notes payable, which had a book value (including any unamortized discount or premium) of $2.0 billion, was $2.0 billion. As of December 31, 2012, the Company estimated that the fair value of its notes payable, which had a book value (including any unamortized discount or premium) of $858.3 million, was $858.7 million. Management has utilized available market information or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed. Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its notes payable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of notes payable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company estimated that the book values of its real estate loans receivable approximated their fair values. Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its real estate notes receivable fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit quality adjustments associated with its fair value of real estate notes receivable utilize Level 3 inputs. However, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit quality adjustments on the overall valuations of its fair market value of real estate notes receivable 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, 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.

Financial Instruments Measured 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 ─ Investment Property and Lease Intangibles.  The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  There were no events during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 which indicated that fair value adjustments of our long-lived assets were necessary.

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Advisory Agreement

Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company is required to pay the following fees and expense reimbursements:

Acquisition Fee – Prior to April 2012, the Advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.0% of (i) the purchase price of each real estate investment the Company acquired or originated, including any debt attributable to such investments or the principal amounts of any loans originated directly by the Company and (ii) with respect to indirect investments through another entity, such entity’s pro rata share of the gross asset value of all real estate investments held by such entity. In March 2012, the Advisory Agreement was amended to increase the acquisition fee to 2.25% of these amounts.

Financing Fee – Prior to April 2012, the Advisor also received a debt financing fee equal to 1.0% of (i) the amount obtained, assumed or made available to the Company under any loan or line of credit and (ii) the Company’s pro rata share of any amount obtained, assumed or made available under any loan or line of credit to any of its joint ventures. These fees will be deferred and amortized into interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the related debt. In March 2012, the Advisory Agreement was amended to eliminate the debt financing fee.

Asset Management Fee – The Advisor receives an asset management fee equal to 0.125% per month of the net equity capital invested by the Company in real estate investments as of the end of each month. In April 2012, the Advisor agreed to waive the asset management fee otherwise payable to it pursuant to the Advisory Agreement for each quarter in 2012 and 2013, to the extent that the Company’s modified funds from operations (“MFFO”) for a particular quarter, as disclosed in each of its quarterly reports, amounts to less than 100% of the aggregate distributions declared for such quarter. In December 2013, the Advisor agreed to waive asset management fees otherwise payable to it for the year ended December 31, 2014 to the extent that the Company’s MFFO for the year ended December 31, 2014, as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for such year, amounts to less than 100% of the aggregate distributions declared to its stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2014. These fee waivers are not deferrals and accordingly, these fees will not be paid to the Advisor in cash at any time in the future. The Advisor waived $3.6 million of asset management fees payable to it for the three months ended March 31, 2013. However, because MFFO exceeded distributions declared to the Company’s stockholders for each of the last three quarters of 2013, no asset management fees were waived for those periods. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Advisor waived $8.6 million in asset management fees. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred asset management fees of $20.4 million, $5.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

Disposition Fee – The Advisor or its affiliates also will be paid a disposition fee of 1.0% of the sales price of any real estate investments sold or 1.0% of the Company’s pro rata share of the sales price with respect to the Company’s indirect investments.

Special OP Units – The Advisor or its affiliates may receive special units of the Operating Partnership (“Special OP Units”), which, if issued, will entitle them to receive distributions in an amount equal to 15% of distributions, including from sales of real estate investments, refinancings and other sources, but only after the Company’s stockholders have received, or are deemed to have received, in the aggregate, cumulative distributions equal to their invested capital plus an 8.0% cumulative, non-compounded annual pre-tax return on such invested capital.

At the sole discretion of the Advisor, the acquisition fees, asset management fees, debt financing fees and disposition fees are payable, in whole or in part, in cash or units of the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). For the purposes of the payment of these fees, each OP Unit will be valued at the per-share offering price of the Company’s common stock in its most recent public offering less selling commissions and dealer manager fees. Upon the Advisor’s request, each OP unit can be repurchased for cash or can be converted into one share of the Company’s common stock. The decision to redeem each OP unit for cash or shares is at the Company’s option except in certain circumstances such as the Company’s decision to list its shares on a national securities exchange, a liquidation event or upon termination or nonrenewal of the Advisory Agreement for any reason other than by the Advisor. The Company will recognize the expense related to these OP Units as the related service is performed, as each OP Unit will be fully vested upon issuance.

The Company reimburses the Advisor for all expenses paid or incurred by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the Company, subject to the limitation that the Company will not reimburse the Advisor for any amount by which its operating expenses (including the asset management fee) at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of: (A) 2% of its average invested assets, or (B) 25% of its net income determined without reduction for any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of the Company’s assets for that period. Notwithstanding the above, the Company may reimburse the Advisor for expenses in excess of this limitation if a majority of the independent directors determines that such excess expenses are justified.

In addition, as described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Issuer Costs, the Company reimburses the Advisor for any issuer costs paid on its behalf. However, the total compensation related to issuer costs, selling commissions and dealer manager fees may not exceed 15% of gross proceeds from the Offering.

Property Management and Leasing Fees [Policy Text Block]

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Property Management and Leasing Agreements

The Company pays Hines fees for the management and leasing of some of its properties. Property management fees are equal to a market-based percentage of the gross revenues of the properties managed by Hines or the amount of property management fees recoverable from tenants of the properties managed by Hines under their leases. In addition, if Hines provides leasing services with respect to a property, the Company will pay Hines leasing fees which are usual and customary for that type of property in that geographic area. The Company generally will be required to reimburse Hines for certain operating costs incurred in providing property management and leasing services pursuant to the property management and leasing agreements. Included in this reimbursement of operating costs will be the cost of personnel and overhead expenses related to such personnel located at the property as well as off-site personnel located in Hines’ headquarters and regional offices, to the extent the same relate to or support the performance of Hines’ duties under the agreement.

Hines may perform construction management services for the Company for both re-development activities and tenant construction. These fees are considered incremental to the construction effort and will be capitalized to the associated real estate project as incurred. Costs related to tenant construction will be depreciated over the estimated useful life. Costs related to redevelopment activities will be depreciated over the estimated useful life of the associated project. Leasing activities will generally be performed by Hines on the Company’s behalf. Leasing fees will be capitalized and amortized over the life of the related lease.

Organization_Organization_Tabl

Organization Organization (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of our consolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):
			December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Maximum risk of loss (1)		$	25,278	$	28,626
	Assets held by VIEs		$	126,528	$	68,699
	Assets held as collateral for debt		$	126,528	$	68,699
	Liabilities held by VIEs		$	94,675	$	43,912
	-1	Represents the Company's contributions, net of distributions, made to the consolidated VIEs.
	The table below includes the Company’s maximum loss exposure related to this investment as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, which is equal to the carrying value of its investment in the joint venture included in the balance sheet line item “Investment in unconsolidated entities” and the Company’s outstanding loan receivable balance held by the VIE which is included in the balance sheet line item “Real estate loans receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands).
	Period		Investment in @1377 Development (1)		Maximum Risk of Loss
	December 31, 2013		$	3,573	$	7,246
	31-Dec-12		$	3,573	$	6,893
	-1	Represents the carrying amount of the investment in @1377, which represents the Company’s contribution made to the VIE.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Other assets included the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Deposits on investment property	$	—	$	7,767
	Deferred offering costs	—		848
	Prepaid expenses	2,259		1,470
	Deferred tax assets	7,340		3,702
	Other	680		464
	Other assets	$	10,279	$	14,251

Investment_Property_Tables

Investment Property (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Table Text Block]	'
	Investment property consisted of the following amounts as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Buildings and improvements (1)	$	2,371,242			$	1,319,954
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(94,414		)		(47,197		)
	Buildings and improvements, net	2,276,828				1,272,757
	Land	523,022				209,721
	Investment property, net	$	2,799,850			$	1,482,478
	-1	Included in buildings and improvements is approximately $64.0 million and $13.9 million of construction-in-progress related to the Company’s multi-family developments in Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
						Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases				Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	772,948			$	116,818		$	(80,844	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(166,109		)		(27,933		)	12,489
	Net	$	606,839			$	88,885		$	(68,355	)
	As of December 31, 2012, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
						Out-of-Market			Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases				Lease Assets			Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	407,249			$	77,539		$	(32,583	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(84,361		)		(14,895		)	5,400
	Net	$	322,888			$	62,644		$	(27,183	)
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2013, 2012, and 2011 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows:
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	2013 Acquisitions:
	Mercedes Benz Bank		5		5		—
	One Westferry Circus (1)		8.4		9.9		13.1
	465 Victoria		4.7		5.2		7.3
	Riverside Center		6.2		1		6.9
	New City (1)		4.8		4.3		3
	825 Ann		9.5		—		—
	The Campus at Playa Vista		6.7		8.6		7.1
	Perspective Défense		3.8		3.8		3.8
	The Markets at Town Center		9.4		0.5		7
	The Avenue		4.1		6.8		17.2
	2300 Main		5.6		—		—
	Fiege Mega Centre		10.2		—		—
	55 M Street		7.1		7.8		7.3
	2012 Acquisitions:
	Poland Logistics Portfolio		4.1		5.6		3.4
	144 Montague		9.6		—		—
	100 Brookes		5.6		5.6		—
	Minneapolis Retail Center		6.9		8.7		9.2
	550 Terry Francois		5.2		5.2		—
	2011 Acquisitions:
	Stonecutter Court		8.2		8.2		9
	FM Logistic		4.9		—		4.9
	Gogolevsky 11		3.3		3.4		3.3
	250 Royall		7.7		7.7		—
	The Campus at Marlborough		5.6		5.6		6.4
	Komo Plaza		8.3		11.4		9.3
	9320 Excelsior		12		12		—
	(1)Excludes the effect of ground leases which significantly increase the weighted average useful life for these intangibles.
Scheduleof Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Anticipated amortization of in-place leases and out-of-market leases, net, for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2018 are as follows (in thousands):
		In-Place				Out-of-Market
		Leases				Leases, Net
	2014	$	103,917			$	6,476
	2015	92,963				7,644
	2016	82,758				7,281
	2017	69,262				5,187
	2018	51,140				1,838
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Income For Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company has entered into non-cancelable lease agreements with tenants for space.  As of December 31, 2013, the approximate fixed future minimum rentals for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 and thereafter were as follows (in thousands):
		Fixed Future Minimum Rentals
	2014	$	272,753
	2015	252,323
	2016	234,273
	2017	214,185
	2018	185,841
	Thereafter	971,012
	Total	$	2,130,387

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es1

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts recognized for major assets acquired as of the acquisition date were determined by allocating the purchase price of each property acquired in 2013, 2012 and 2011 as follows (in thousands):
	Property Name		Acquisition		Building and				Land (1)				In-place		Out-of-			Total (1)
			Date		Improvements (1)								Lease		Market Lease
													Intangibles (1)		Intangibles, Net (1)
	2013
	Mercedes Benz Bank		2/7/13		$	47,643			$	11,953			$	7,093	$	3,533		$	70,222
	One Westferry Circus		2/28/13		$	48,874			$	—			$	74,693	$	1,049		$	124,616
	465 Victoria		2/28/13		$	48,788			$	26,566			$	17,712	$	(2,233	)	$	90,833
	Riverside Center		3/27/13		$	125,014			$	45,888			$	30,360	$	(4,170	)	$	197,092
	New City		3/28/13		$	115,208			$	—			$	46,117	$	2,137		$	163,462
	825 Ann		4/30/13		$	83,802			$	20,669			$	23,725	$	—		$	128,196
	The Campus at Playa Vista		5/14/13		$	125,567			$	41,160			$	37,320	$	12,580		$	216,627
	Perspective Défense		6/21/13		$	109,704			$	29,039			$	22,038	$	5,060		$	165,841
	The Markets at Town Center		7/23/13		$	76,067			$	52,130			$	19,020	$	(12,210	)	$	135,007
	The Avenue		8/12/13		$	71,990			$	54,940			$	47,350	$	(11,280	)	$	163,000
	2300 Main		8/29/13		$	27,940			$	3,570			$	7,990	$	—		$	39,500
	Fiege Mega Centre		10/18/13		$	36,005			$	10,107			$	7,481	$	—		$	53,593
	55 M Street		12/9/13		$	85,277			$	24,810			$	34,730	$	(3,940	)	$	140,877
	2012
	Poland Logistics Portfolio (2)		03/29/12 and 10/10/12 (3)		$	97,627			$	25,893			$	33,062	$	644		$	157,226
	144 Montague		4/16/12		$	49,424			$	13,803			$	28,083	$	—		$	91,310
	100 Brookes		7/13/12		$	41,404			$	8,600			$	12,859	$	4,737		$	67,600
	Minneapolis Retail Center (4)		8/1/12		$	78,711			$	30,792			$	34,176	$	(13,078	)	$	130,601
	550 Terry Francois		8/31/12		$	109,760			$	41,270			$	20,860	$	8,110		$	180,000
	2011
	Stonecutter Court		3/11/11		$	90,677		(5)	$	—			$	53,317	$	1,598		$	145,592
	FM Logistic		4/27/11		$	51,588			$	5,320			$	15,780	$	(1,840	)	$	70,848
	Gogolevsky 11		8/25/11		$	85,120			$	—			$	11,150	$	(170	)	$	96,100
	250 Royall		9/9/11		$	22,860			$	8,910			$	11,500	$	13,730		$	57,000
	Campus at Marlborough		10/28/11		$	54,710			$	23,310			$	23,770	$	1,210		$	103,000
	Komo Plaza		12/15/11		$	111,390			$	19,560			$	29,680	$	(630	)	$	160,000
	9320 Excelsior		12/27/11		$	51,110			$	2,730			$	14,460	$	1,170		$	69,470
	-1	For acquisitions denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on the acquisition date.
	-2	The Poland Logistics Portfolio is comprised of five industrial parks located in Warsaw, Wroclaw and Upper Silesia, Poland.
	-3	The first four industrial parks in the Poland Logistics Portfolio were acquired on March 29, 2012 and the remaining fifth industrial park, Distribution Park Sosnowiec, was acquired on October 10, 2012.
	-4	The Minneapolis Retail Center includes the acquisition of a parking garage on December 26, 2012.
	-5	Amount includes approximately $0.7 million of deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carry-forwards as of the date of acquisition.
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
						Out-of-Market				Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases				Lease Assets				Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	772,948			$	116,818			$	(80,844	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(166,109		)		(27,933		)		12,489
	Net	$	606,839			$	88,885			$	(68,355	)
	As of December 31, 2012, the cost basis and accumulated amortization related to lease intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
		Lease Intangibles
						Out-of-Market				Out-of-Market
		In-Place Leases				Lease Assets				Lease Liabilities
	Cost	$	407,249			$	77,539			$	(32,583	)
	Less: accumulated amortization	(84,361		)		(14,895		)		5,400
	Net	$	322,888			$	62,644			$	(27,183	)
	The weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the 2013, 2012, and 2011 acquisitions, as of the date of the acquisition, was as follows:
			In-Place Leases		Above-Market Lease Assets		Below-Market Lease Liabilities
	2013 Acquisitions:
	Mercedes Benz Bank		5		5		—
	One Westferry Circus (1)		8.4		9.9		13.1
	465 Victoria		4.7		5.2		7.3
	Riverside Center		6.2		1		6.9
	New City (1)		4.8		4.3		3
	825 Ann		9.5		—		—
	The Campus at Playa Vista		6.7		8.6		7.1
	Perspective Défense		3.8		3.8		3.8
	The Markets at Town Center		9.4		0.5		7
	The Avenue		4.1		6.8		17.2
	2300 Main		5.6		—		—
	Fiege Mega Centre		10.2		—		—
	55 M Street		7.1		7.8		7.3
	2012 Acquisitions:
	Poland Logistics Portfolio		4.1		5.6		3.4
	144 Montague		9.6		—		—
	100 Brookes		5.6		5.6		—
	Minneapolis Retail Center		6.9		8.7		9.2
	550 Terry Francois		5.2		5.2		—
	2011 Acquisitions:
	Stonecutter Court		8.2		8.2		9
	FM Logistic		4.9		—		4.9
	Gogolevsky 11		3.3		3.4		3.3
	250 Royall		7.7		7.7		—
	The Campus at Marlborough		5.6		5.6		6.4
	Komo Plaza		8.3		11.4		9.3
	9320 Excelsior		12		12		—
	(1)Excludes the effect of ground leases which significantly increase the weighted average useful life for these intangibles.
Schedule Of Real Estate Properties Recent Acquisitions Profit Loss [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2012, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
			For the Year Ended
	2012 Acquisitions		31-Dec-12
	Poland Logistics Portfolio	Revenue	$	11,595
		Net income (loss)	$	(6,071	)
	144 Montague	Revenue	$	7,153
		Net income (loss)	$	(4,903	)
	100 Brookes	Revenue	$	3,291
		Net income (loss)	$	(4,680	)
	Minneapolis Retail Center	Revenue	$	7,536
		Net income (loss)	$	(1,317	)
	550 Terry Francois	Revenue	$	6,362
		Net income (loss)	$	1,989
	The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2011, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
			For the Year Ended
	2011 Acquisitions		31-Dec-11
	Stonecutter Court	Revenue	$	8,264
		Net income (loss)	$	(11,045	)
	FM Logistic	Revenue	$	5,937
		Net income (loss)	$	1,691
	Gogolevsky 11	Revenue	$	3,994
		Net income (loss)	$	(1,102	)
	250 Royall	Revenue	$	1,885
		Net income (loss)	$	286
	Campus at Marlborough	Revenue	$	2,529
		Net income (loss)	$	(440	)
	Komo Plaza	Revenue	$	975
		Net income (loss)	$	(310	)
	9320 Excelsior	Revenue	$	76
		Net income (loss)	$	(134	)
	The table below includes the amounts of revenue and net income (loss) of the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2013, which are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
			For the Year Ended
	2013 Acquisitions		31-Dec-13
	Mercedes Benz Bank	Revenue	$	5,752
		Net income (loss)	$	(4,781	)
	One Westferry Circus	Revenue	$	11,938
		Net income (loss)	$	(6,717	)
	465 Victoria	Revenue	$	7,403
		Net income (loss)	$	(5,576	)
	Riverside Center	Revenue	$	15,854
		Net income (loss)	$	2,468
	New City	Revenue	$	11,509
		Net income (loss)	$	(4,167	)
	825 Ann	Revenue	$	7,724
		Net income (loss)	$	(7,318	)
	The Campus at Playa Vista	Revenue	$	12,815
		Net income (loss)	$	1,244
	Perspective Défense	Revenue	$	8,325
		Net income (loss)	$	(12,035	)
	The Markets at Town Center	Revenue	$	5,654
		Net income (loss)	$	2,482
	The Avenue at Murfreesboro	Revenue	$	5,423
		Net income (loss)	$	(191	)
	2300 Main	Revenue	$	1,428
		Net income (loss)	$	(146	)
	Fiege Mega Centre	Revenue	$	877
		Net income (loss)	$	(3,353	)
	55 M Street	Revenue	$	799
		Net income (loss)	$	(2,501	)
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to current year acquisitions through December 31, 2013 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2012. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $82.1 million and $28.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2012, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
		For the Years Ended
		December 31,
		Pro Forma 2013				Pro Forma 2012
	Revenues	$	388,133			$	348,012
	Net income (loss)	$	(21,472	)		$	(31,255	)
	Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.12	)		$	(0.20	)
	The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to 2011 acquisitions through December 31, 2011 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2010. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $20.0 million and $25.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2010, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
		For the Years Ended
		December 31,
		Pro Forma 2011				Pro Forma 2010
	Revenues	$	150,432			$	102,979
	Net income (loss)	$	(35,850	)		$	(2,816	)
	Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.53	)		$	(0.03	)
	The following unaudited consolidated information is presented to give effect to 2012 acquisitions through December 31, 2012 as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2011. This information excludes activity that is non-recurring and not representative of our future activity, primarily acquisition fees and expenses of $28.7 million and $20.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had we completed these transactions on January 1, 2011, nor does it purport to represent our future operations (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
		For the Years Ended
		December 31,
		Pro Forma 2012				Pro Forma 2011
	Revenues	$	222,914			$	167,137
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,157	)		$	(47,170	)
	Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share	$	(0.03	)		$	(0.39	)

Real_Estate_Loans_Receivable_R

Real Estate Loans Receivable Real Estate Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	Real estate loans receivable included the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Flagship Capital JV	$	39,564		$	31,381
	@1377	3,673			3,320
	Real estate loans receivable	$	43,237		$	34,701
	The table below provides additional detail on the Company’s outstanding real estate loans receivable through the Flagship Capital JV for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
	Property		Original Funding Date	Maturity Date		Interest Rate	Total Loan		Balance as of			Balance as of
							Commitment		31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Norchester Village		3/1/12	3/1/14		7.75%	$	4,961	$	4,289		$	4,229
	Rutland Place		3/28/12	9/28/13		N/A	7,720		—			6,528
	The Lakeside Apartments		12/22/11	3/21/15		N/A	5,359		—			5,041
	Bay Park Apartments		7/30/12	7/30/14		7.80%	3,231		3,212			2,823
	Houston Retail Portfolio		8/2/12	8/2/15		7.60%	11,804		11,363			11,326
	Motor Circle		12/28/12	12/28/14		8.00%	3,175		2,412			1,857
	Deer Creek		2/7/13	2/7/15		8.00%	5,450		5,287			—
	Casa Blanca		2/7/13	2/7/15		8.00%	5,742		5,350			—
	Falls of Kirkwood		10/18/13	10/12/15		8.00%	3,800		3,641			—
	Falls of Town Park Apartments		12/30/13	12/30/15		7.75%	5,327		4,364			—
						7.82%	$	56,569	$	39,918		$	31,804
	Less: Origination fees								(354		)	(423		)
									$	39,564		$	31,381

Debt_Financing_Tables

Debt Financing (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Debt Table Text Block	'
	The following table describes the Company’s debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
			Origination or Assumption Date	Maturity Date		Interest Rate Description	Interest Rate as of			Principal Outstanding at				Principal Outstanding at
	Description						31-Dec-13			31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
	Secured Mortgage Debt
	Brindleyplace Project		7/1/10	7/7/15		75% fixed via swap / 25% variable	3.46	%	(1)	$	199,608			$	195,552
	Hock Plaza		9/8/10	12/6/15		Fixed	5.58	%		76,839				77,957
	Southpark		10/19/10	12/6/16		Fixed	5.67	%		18,000				18,000
	Fifty South Sixth		11/4/10	11/4/15		Fixed via swap	3.62	%		95,000				95,000
	Stonecutter Court		3/11/11	3/11/16		Fixed via swap	4.79	%		88,296				88,527
	Gogolevsky 11		8/25/11	4/7/21		Variable	6.49	%		36,500				37,900
	Campus at Marlborough		10/28/11	12/1/14		Fixed	5.21	%		54,596				55,897
	Flagship Capital JV  (2)		3/8/12	3/8/17		Variable, subject to floor of 4.5%	4.5	%		11,047				7,469
	144 Montague		4/16/12	4/16/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	5.22	%		49,937				58,368
	100 Brookes		7/13/12	7/31/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	5.3	%		38,354				44,829
	Poland Logistics Portfolio (3)		8/2/12	6/30/17		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	3.02	%		88,812				85,937
	Minneapolis Retail Center		8/2/12	8/10/19		Fixed	3.5	%		65,500				65,500
	825 Ann		11/16/12	4/30/16		Variable	4.67	%		71,901				—
	Mercedes Benz Bank		2/7/13	12/31/19		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	1.72	%		47,304				—
	465 Victoria		2/28/13	2/28/16		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	4.71	%		47,211				—
	New City		3/28/13	3/28/18		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	3.02	%		111,532				—
	One Westferry Circus		5/9/13	5/5/20		Fixed	3.3	%		79,142				—
	The Campus at Playa Vista		5/14/13	6/1/16		Variable	1.67	%		115,000				—
	Perspective Defense		6/21/13	7/25/19		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	2.72	%		96,362				—
	Fiege Mega Centre		10/18/13	10/18/18		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	1.9	%		32,542				—
	55 M Street		12/9/13	12/9/17		Variable	1.62	%		72,000				—
	Other Notes Payable
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving		4/13/12	5/22/16		Variable	2.17	%	(1)	204,467				—
	Credit Facility (4)
	JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Facility - Term Loan (4)		5/22/13	5/22/17		Variable	2.07	%		200,000				—
	WaterWall Place Construction Loan		6/29/12	6/29/16		Variable, subject to interest rate cap	2.42	%	(1)	30,107				—
	Ponce & Bird JV Construction Loan		5/10/13	5/10/17		Variable	2.42	%	(1)	6,557				—
	Total Principal Outstanding									$	1,936,614			$	830,936
	Unamortized Discount (5)									(713		)		(1,141		)
	Notes Payable									$	1,935,901			$	829,795
	Affiliates Notes Payable
	WaterWall Place Construction Loan		12/15/11	12/14/14		Variable	2.17	%		20,341				18,180
	Ponce & Bird Construction Loan		7/13/12	7/13/15		Variable	2.17	%		17,220				10,355
	Notes Payable to Affiliates									$	37,561			$	28,535
										$	1,973,462			$	858,330
	-1	Represents the weighted average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	-2	In March 2013, the Flagship JV amended its revolving line of credit agreement to increase the maximum commitment amount to $18.3 million.
	-3	See the discussion below under the heading “Financial Covenants” for additional information regarding the Company’s noncompliance with a debt covenant on its loan secured by the Poland Logistics Portfolio.
	-4	See the discussion following the heading “JPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Agreement and Bridge Loans” for additional information regarding the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, which was amended and restated in May 2013.
	-5	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 [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company is required to make the following principal payments on its outstanding notes payable for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2018 and for the period thereafter. Amounts are in thousands:
		Payments due by Year
		2014			2015			2016				2017				2018		Thereafter
	Principal payments	$	84,278		$	395,834		$	577,340			$	468,830			$	133,354	$	314,539

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below provides additional information regarding the Company’s interest rate contracts (in thousands, except percentages).
	Interest Rate Contracts
	Type		Effective Date		Expiration Date		Notional Amount (1)				Interest Rate Received		Pay Rate /Strike Rate
	Interest rate swaps		July 7, 2010		July 7, 2015		$	149,706		(2)	LIBOR		2.29	%
	Interest rate swap		November 4, 2010		November 4, 2015		$	95,000			LIBOR		1.37	%
	Interest rate swap		March 11, 2011		March 11, 2016		$	88,296			LIBOR		2.71	%
	Interest rate cap		April 16, 2012		April 16, 2017		$	37,453			BBSW		5.25	%
	Interest rate cap		August 2, 2012		June 30, 2017		$	66,082			EURIBOR		2	%
	Interest rate cap		August 13, 2012		August 13, 2015		$	19,177			BBSY		4	%
	Interest rate cap		October 9, 2012		June 30, 2017		$	13,737			EURIBOR		2	%
	Interest rate cap		January 7, 2013		June 29, 2016		$	29,122			LIBOR		1	%
	Interest rate cap		March 11, 2013		March 31, 2018		$	47,304			EURIBOR		1.5	%
	Interest rate cap		March 20, 2013		February 29, 2016		$	24,489			BBSW		4.33	%
	Interest rate cap		July 30, 2013		April 30, 2016		$	53,926			BBSW		4.5	%
	Interest rate cap		11-Apr-13		March 16, 2018		$	78,072		(3)	EURIBOR		2.5	%
			6-May-13
	Interest rate cap		July 25, 2013		July 25, 2019		$	96,362			EURIBOR		1.7	%	(4)
	Interest rate cap		October 18, 2013		October 18, 2018		$	32,540			EURIBOR		2	%
	-1	For notional amounts denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on December 31, 2013.
	-2	On July 7, 2010, the Company executed five swap agreements with identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $149.7 million as of December 31, 2013.
	-3	On April 11, 2013 and May 6, 2013, the Company executed two interest cap agreements containing identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $78.1 million as of December 31, 2013.
	-4	Beginning in July 2016, the strike rate of this interest rate cap will increase to 2.00% for the remaining term of the interest rate cap.
	The table below provides additional information regarding the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts that are outstanding as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands).
	Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Effective Date		Expiration Date		Notional Amount				Buy/Sell		Traded Currency Rate
	February 5, 2013		February 5, 2014		$	23,492			USD/EUR		$	1.35
	February 22, 2013		February 5, 2014		€	4,000			EUR/USD		$	1.32
	May 22, 2013		February 5, 2014		€	7,000			EUR/USD		$	1.29
Schedule Of Other Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments included in “Assets—Derivative Instruments” and “Liabilities—Derivative Instruments” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
			Derivative Assets								Derivative Liabilities
			December 31,				December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
			2013				2012				2013				2012
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps		$	—			$	—			$	(9,329	)		$	(15,255	)
	Interest rate caps		4,428				790				—				—
	Foreign currency forward contracts		866				—				(488		)		(198		)
	Total derivatives		$	5,294			$	790			$	(9,817	)		$	(15,453	)
	The table below presents the effects of the changes in fair value of our derivative instruments in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
			Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
			Year Ended
			December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps		$	5,910			$	(1,479	)		$	(16,523	)
	Interest rate caps		(828		)		(1,184		)		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts		4,827				4,061				—
	Total gain (loss) on derivatives		$	9,909			$	1,398			$	(16,523	)

Distributions_Tables

Distributions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Distributions [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Dividends Payable [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below outlines the Company’s total distributions declared to stockholders and noncontrolling interests (HALP, Moorfield and Flagship Capital GP) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, including the breakout between the distributions declared in cash and those reinvested pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan (in thousands). The Company declares distributions to the Company’s stockholders as of daily record dates and aggregates and pays such distributions monthly.
		Stockholders						Noncontrolling Interests
	Distributions for the Years Ended	Cash Distributions		Distributions Reinvested		Total Declared		Total Declared
	December 31, 2013	$	56,702	$	63,062	$	119,764	$	3,331
	December 31, 2012	$	35,581	$	38,394	$	73,975	$	3,159
	December 31, 2011	$	22,287	$	24,911	$	47,198	$	3,808

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below outlines fees and expense reimbursements incurred that are payable by the Company to Hines and its affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and amounts unpaid as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Incurred During the Years Ended December 31,						Unpaid as of December 31,
	Type and Recipient	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012
	Selling Commissions- Dealer Manager	$	56,259	$	40,560	$	34,467	$	658		$	1,598
	Dealer Manager Fee- Dealer Manager	$	19,321	$	13,992	$	11,720	(5		)	494
	Issuer Costs- the Advisor	$	7,137	$	5,710	$	4,086	482			1,314
	Acquisition Fee- the Advisor	$	40,136	$	16,064	$	14,160	—			—
	Asset Management Fee- the Advisor	$	20,354	$	5,942	$	6,294	7,241			2,000
	Debt Financing Fee- the Advisor	$	—	$	—	$	1,894	—			—
	Other (1) - the Advisor	$	5,216	$	2,894	$	1,652	1,166			1,040
	Property Management Fee- Hines	$	5,599	$	3,000	$	1,268	(144		)	(113		)
	Construction Management Fee- Hines	$	4,010	$	119	$	263	83			13
	Leasing Fee - Hines	$	3,371	$	228	$	70	1,735			3
	Redevelopment Construction Management- Hines	$	—	$	107	$	—	—			—
	Expense Reimbursement- Hines (with respect to management and operations of the Company’s properties)	$	7,074	$	4,562	$	2,227	5,203			3,849
	Due to Affiliates							$	16,419		$	10,198
	-1	Includes amounts the Advisor paid on behalf of the Company such as general and administrative expenses and acquisition-related expenses.  These amounts are generally reimbursed to the Advisor during the month following the period in which they are incurred.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth the Company’s derivatives which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (all amounts are in thousands):
					Basis of Fair Value Measurements
	Period	Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)			Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	December 31, 2013
	Interest rate swaps	$	(9,329	)	$	—	$	(9,329	)	$	—
	Interest rate caps	$	4,428		$	—	$	4,428		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Assets	$	866		$	—	$	866		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities	$	(488	)	$	—	$	(488	)	$	—
	December 31, 2012
	Interest rate swaps	$	(15,255	)	$	—	$	(15,255	)	$	—
	Interest rate caps	$	790		$	—	$	790		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards - Liabilities	$	(198	)	$	—	$	(198	)	$	—

Reportable_Segments_Tables

Reportable Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s property revenues in excess of expenses by segment was as follows:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Property revenues in excess of expenses (1)
		Domestic office investments	$	72,547			$	44,088			$	25,273
		Domestic other investments	39,413				22,492				2,726
		International office investments	73,226				27,803				10,712
		International other investments	35,583				31,818				27,504
	Total property revenues in excess of expenses		$	220,769			$	126,201			$	66,215
	-1	Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s total assets by segment was as follows:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012
	Total Assets
		Domestic office investments	$	1,273,779			$	680,272
		Domestic other investments	789,204				412,506
		International office investments	1,176,394				396,237
		International other investments	515,788				532,972
		Corporate-level accounts	48,054				56,585
	Total Assets		$	3,803,219			$	2,078,572
	The tables below provide additional information related to each of the Company’s segments, geographic location and a reconciliation to the Company’s net loss, as applicable. “Corporate-Level Accounts” includes amounts incurred by the corporate-level entities which are not allocated to any of the reportable segments. Further, amounts related to prior years have been reclassified into the appropriate segment to be consistent with the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2013 (all amounts are in thousands, except for percentages):
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Total Revenue
		Domestic office investments	$	114,480			$	70,943			$	41,462
		Domestic other investments	62,407				36,712				4,341
		International office investments	68,274				32,123				12,258
		International other investments	77,701				47,462				37,465
	Total Revenue		$	322,862			$	187,240			$	95,526
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s total assets were attributable to the following countries:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	United States	55	%		56	%
	United Kingdom	15	%		21	%
	Australia	9	%		8	%
	Poland	9	%		8	%
	Russia	4	%		7	%
	France	5	%		—
	Germany	3	%		—
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company’s total revenue was attributable to the following countries:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	55	%		57	%		48	%
	United Kingdom	15	%		20	%		42	%
	Australia	10	%		6	%		—
	Poland	9	%		6	%		—
	Russia	6	%		11	%		10	%
	France	3	%		—			—
	Germany	2	%		—			—
Reconciliation Of Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses From Segments To Consolidated	'
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company’s reconciliation to the Company’s net loss is as follows:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Reconciliation to net loss
	Total property revenues in excess of expenses	$	220,769			$	126,201			$	66,215
	Depreciation and amortization	(140,187		)		(84,747		)		(53,167		)
	Acquisition related expenses	(42,747		)		(12,633		)		(5,863		)
	Asset management and acquisition fees	(60,490		)		(22,006		)		(20,453		)
	General and administrative expenses	(5,344		)		(3,590		)		(3,129		)
	Gain (loss) on derivatives	9,909				1,398				(16,523		)
	Foreign currency gains (losses)	(6,458		)		672				174
	Interest expense	(60,968		)		(37,915		)		(23,167		)
	Interest income	454				227				189
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(701		)		(1,147		)		(2,885		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(85,763	)		$	(33,540	)		$	(58,609	)

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Tables

Supplemental Cash Flow (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Supplemental cash flow disclosures for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 (in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	Cash paid for interest	$	53,942	$	32,784	$	21,326
	Cash paid for income taxes	$	4,742	$	4,461	$	909
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities
	Distributions declared and unpaid	$	14,143	$	8,777	$	7,996
	Other receivables	$	5,441	$	4,889	$	1,784
	Distributions reinvested	$	60,585	$	36,981	$	23,445
	Shares tendered for redemption	$	2,287	$	927	$	702
	Non-cash net liabilities acquired	$	12,867	$	4,745	$	519
	Assumption of mortgage upon acquisition of property	$	—	$	—	$	97,416
	In-kind contribution from noncontrolling interest	$	—	$	3,000	$	—
	Accrued additions to investment property	$	8,538	$	5,524	$	—

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Quart

Quarterly Financial Data Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents selected unaudited quarterly financial data for each quarter during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands except per share amounts):
		Quarters Ended
		March 31, 2013			June 30, 2013			September 30, 2013			December 31, 2013
	Revenues	$	60,032		$	75,824		$	90,081		$	96,925
	Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	(521	)	$	(437	)	$	(616	)	$	(1,599	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(32,492	)	$	(32,556	)	$	(13,442	)	$	(10,446	)
	Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.05	)
		Quarters Ended
		March 31, 2012			June 30, 2012			September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
	Revenues	$	36,781		$	42,628		$	50,346		$	57,485
	Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	17		$	382		$	109		$	(1,447	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(8,754	)	$	(9,006	)	$	(14,134	)	$	(2,585	)
	Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.12	)	$	(0.02	)

Organization_Organization_Publ

Organization Organization (Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				53 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				Initial Offering [Member]	Public Offerings [Member]	Second Offering [Member]
Commencement Date of Public Offering	'	'	'	5-Aug-09	'	4-Feb-13
Maximum Proceeds From Public Offering	'	'	'	$3,500,000,000	'	$3,500,000,000
Proceeds From Issuance Public Offering	$772,693,000	$556,657,000	$468,730,000	'	$2,300,000,000	'
Issuance of common shares, shares	'	'	'	'	233,000	'
Termination Date Public Offering	'	'	'	1-Feb-13	'	'

Organization_Real_Estate_Inves

Organization (Real Estate Investments) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

properties

Water Wall Place [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Domestic office investments [Member]

Domestic other investments [Member]

International office investments [Member]

International other investments [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Leases

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Real_Estate_Loans

apartments

Real_Estate_Investments

Real_Estate_Investments

Real_Estate_Investments

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Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

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Leases

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

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97.00%

Variable Interest Entity, Maximum Amount To Be Contributed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$49,400,000

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

'

'

7.00%

'

'

'

3.00%

'

17.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Loan Commitment

'

'

'

'

'

'

56,569,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate loans receivable

43,237,000

34,701,000

'

'

3,673,000

'

39,564,000

31,381,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Number Of Loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected Total Construction Cost

'

'

$65,000,000

'

$33,400,000

'

'

'

$66,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Construction Begin Date

'

'

'July 2012

'

'July 2012

'

'

'

'April 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

Construction End Date

'

'

'

'

'March 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated Construction End Date

'

'

'June 2014

'

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'December 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

Organization_Joint_Ventures_Eq

Organization (Joint Ventures, Equity Method Investments, Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

7 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 14, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

Hines Global REIT, Inc [Member]

Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

Hines Global REIT Associates Limited Partnership [Member]

Moorfield Real Estate Fund II GP Ltd [Member]

Flagship Capital GP [Member]

@ 1377 Equity Method Investment [Member]

@ 1377 Equity Method Investment [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]

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'

'

Contribution from noncontrolling interest

$2,594,000

$5,082,000

$93,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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$10,000

'

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'

'

$190,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

'

'

'

97.00%

'

'

93.00%

83.00%

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60.00%

'

'

97.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

'

'

'

3.00%

'

'

7.00%

17.00%

'

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'

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'

0.01%

0.01%

95.00%

40.00%

3.00%

'

'

Total Loan Commitment

'

'

'

56,569,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,200,000

Variable Interest Entity, Maximum Amount To Be Contributed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

'

'

Variable Interest Entity, Methodology for Determining Whether Entity is Primary Beneficiary

'

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'

'

'

'Since the voting rights of each of the partners are disproportionate to their ownership interests, the Company has concluded that the Flagship JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary due to its ability to exercise significant control and influence over the Flagship JV as well as certain other factors.

'The Company has concluded its investment in the WaterWall Place JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of One Waterwall JVbs economic performance as well as certain other factors.

'The Company has concluded its investment in the Ponce & Bird JV qualifies as a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary since it has greater exposure to the variability of Ponce & Bird's economic performance as well as certain other factors.

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'Based upon the loan guarantees and the JV Partnerbs ability to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE and will account for its preferred equity investment in the project as an equity method investment.

Payments To Equity Method Investment

'

3,573,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

3,600,000

'

Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

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51.70%

'

Secured Debt Held By Equity Method Investment

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

23,300,000

Real estate loans receivable

43,237,000

34,701,000

'

39,564,000

31,381,000

3,673,000

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

3,700,000

Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Determination Methodology

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'

'Represents the Company's contributions, net of distributions, made to the consolidated VIEs.

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'The Companybs maximum loss exposure is expected to change in future periods as a result of additional contributions made and any additional borrowings under its loan receivable with the VIE.

Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated Carrying Amount Net Total

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'

3,573,000

[1]

3,573,000

[1]

Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,278,000

[2]

28,626,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,893,000

7,246,000

Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

126,528,000

68,699,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable Interest Entity, Assets Held as Collateral for Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

126,528,000

68,699,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

94,675,000

43,912,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Partnership Contribution

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contribution, Net of Distributions, to Joint Venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Dividends Received

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,800,000

'

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'

'

[1]

Represents the carrying amount of the investment in @1377, which represents the Companybs contribution made to the VIE.

[2]

Represents the Company's contributions, net of distributions, made to the consolidated VIEs.

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies International Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Russia [Member]	'
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified into earnings	$1,300
Australia [Member]	'
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified into earnings	$6,200

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies (Useful Lives of Real Estate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Building [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Electrical and Mechanical Installations [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'15 years
Electrical and Mechanical Installations [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'20 years

Significant_Accounting_Policie5

Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	$0	$0	'
Impairment of Real Estate	0	0	0
Foreign Financial Institutions, Actual Deposits	69,000,000	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	2,000,000	300,000	'
Amortization of Financing Costs	5,200,000	3,400,000	1,800,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	0	0	'
Impairment of Loans Receivable	0	0	0
Liability related to prepaid rental payments	27,200,000	14,900,000	'
Straight line rent receivable	26,900,000	13,100,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	701,000	1,147,000	2,885,000
Common Stock Redemption Liabilities	2,300,000	900,000	'
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deposits on investment property	0	7,767,000	'
Deferred offering costs	0	848,000	'
Prepaid expenses	2,259,000	1,470,000	'
Deferred tax assets	7,340,000	3,702,000	'
Other	680,000	464,000	'
Other assets	$10,279,000	$14,251,000	'

Investment_Property_Details

Investment Property (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]	'		'
Investment property, net	$2,799,850		$1,482,478
Building And Building Improvements [Member]	'		'
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]	'		'
Investment property, gross	2,371,242	[1]	1,319,954	[1]
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-94,414		-47,197
Investment property, net	2,276,828		1,272,757
Land [Member]	'		'
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]	'		'
Investment property, gross	523,022		209,721
Construction in Progress [Member] | Multi-Family Development [Member]	'		'
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]	'		'
Investment property, gross	$64,000		$13,900
[1]	Included in buildings and improvements is approximately $64.0 million and $13.9 million of construction-in-progress related to the Companybs multi-family developments in Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida as of DecemberB 31, 2013 and DecemberB 31, 2012, respectively.

Investment_Property_Intangbile

Investment Property (Intangbile Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Below Market Lease, Gross	$80,844	$32,583
Below Market Lease, Accumulated Amortization	12,489	5,400
Net	695,724	385,532
Below Market Lease, Net	68,355	27,183
Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	772,948	407,249
Less: accumulated amortization	-166,109	-84,361
Net	606,839	322,888
Above Market Leases [Member]	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	116,818	77,539
Less: accumulated amortization	-27,933	-14,895
Net	$88,885	$62,644

Investment_Property_Intangible

Investment Property (Intangible Assets Amortization) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	$92,500,000	$57,200,000	$37,600,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Abstract	'	'	'
2014	103,917,000	'	'
2015	92,963,000	'	'
2016	82,758,000	'	'
2017	69,262,000	'	'
2018	51,140,000	'	'
Out Of Market Leases Net [Member]	'	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	6,000,000	4,500,000	2,700,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Abstract	'	'	'
2014	6,476,000	'	'
2015	7,644,000	'	'
2016	7,281,000	'	'
2017	5,187,000	'	'
2018	$1,838,000	'	'

Investment_Property_Future_Min

Investment Property (Future Minimum Rent) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Abstract	'
2014	$272,753,000
2015	252,323,000
2016	234,273,000
2017	214,185,000
2018	185,841,000
Thereafter	971,012,000
Total	2,130,387,000
Future Minimum Service Rentals Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2014	3,000,000
2015	3,000,000
2016	2,900,000
2017	2,500,000
2018	2,500,000
Thereafter	$5,600,000

Investment_Property_Tenant_Con

Investment Property (Tenant Concentration) (Details) (Rental Revenue [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Tenant Concentration Accounting Risk [Member]	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk Additional Characteristic	'leases that expire in 2016, 2019 and 2024	'leases that expire in 2016, 2019 and 2024
Concentration Risk Percentage 1	10.00%	17.00%
Tenant Concentration Legal Risk [Member]	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk Additional Characteristic	'	'lease expires in 2016
Concentration Risk Percentage 1	'	11.00%
Tenant Concentration Education Risk [Member]	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk Additional Characteristic	'	'lease expires in 2019
Concentration Risk Percentage 1	'	11.00%

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es2

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Business Combinations) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 07, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 27, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

14-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 21, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 18, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 16, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 13, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 02, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 11, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 27, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 25, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 09, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 28, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 27, 2011

properties

properties

properties

Mercedes Benz Bank [Member]

Mercedes Benz Bank [Member]

One Westferry Circus [Member]

One Westferry Circus [Member]

465 Victoria [Member]

465 Victoria [Member]

Riverside Center [Member]

Riverside Center [Member]

New City [Member]

New City [Member]

Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member]

Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

Perspective Defense [Member]

Perspective Defense [Member]

The Markets at Town Center [Member]

The Markets at Town Center [Member]

The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member]

The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member]

2300 Main [Member]

2300 Main [Member]

Fiege Mega Centre [Member]

Fiege Mega Centre [Member]

55 M Street [Member]

55 M Street [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

First Four Industrial Parks in the Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Distribution Park Sosnowiec [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center Parking Garage [Member]

550 Terry Francois [Member]

550 Terry Francois [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

FM Logistic [Member]

FM Logistic [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

250 Royall [Member]

250 Royall [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

Ninety Three Twenty Excelsior [Member]

Ninety Three Twenty Excelsior [Member]

industrial_parks

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Number of Real Estate Properties Acquired

13

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Business Acquisition Effective Date Of Acquisition 1

'

'

'

7-Feb-13

'

28-Feb-13

'

28-Feb-13

'

27-Mar-13

'

28-Mar-13

'

30-Apr-13

'

14-May-13

'

21-Jun-13

'

23-Jul-13

'

12-Aug-13

'

29-Aug-13

'

18-Oct-13

'

9-Dec-13

'

'

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29-Mar-12

[1]

10-Oct-12

[1]

16-Apr-12

'

13-Jul-12

'

1-Aug-12

[2]

'

26-Dec-12

31-Aug-12

'

11-Mar-11

'

27-Apr-11

'

25-Aug-11

'

9-Sep-11

'

28-Oct-11

'

15-Dec-11

'

27-Dec-11

'

Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Buildings

'

'

'

'

$47,643,000

[3]

'

$48,874,000

[3]

'

$48,788,000

[3]

'

$125,014,000

[3]

'

$115,208,000

[3]

'

$83,802,000

[3]

'

$125,567,000

[3]

'

$109,704,000

[3]

'

$76,067,000

[3]

'

$71,990,000

[3]

'

$27,940,000

[3]

'

$36,005,000

[3]

'

$85,277,000

[3]

'

$97,627,000

[3],[4]

'

'

'

$49,424,000

[3]

'

$41,404,000

[3]

'

$78,711,000

[2],[3]

'

'

$109,760,000

[3]

'

$90,677,000

[3],[5]

'

$51,588,000

[3]

'

$85,120,000

[3]

'

$22,860,000

[3]

'

$54,710,000

[3]

'

$111,390,000

[3]

'

$51,110,000

[3]

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Land

'

'

'

'

11,953,000

[3]

'

'

'

26,566,000

[3]

'

45,888,000

[3]

'

'

'

20,669,000

[3]

'

41,160,000

[3]

'

29,039,000

[3]

'

52,130,000

[3]

'

54,940,000

[3]

'

3,570,000

[3]

'

10,107,000

[3]

'

24,810,000

[3]

'

25,893,000

[3],[4]

'

'

'

13,803,000

[3]

'

8,600,000

[3]

'

30,792,000

[2],[3]

'

'

41,270,000

[3]

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5,320,000

[3]

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8,910,000

[3]

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23,310,000

[3]

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19,560,000

[3]

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2,730,000

[3]

Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation In Place Lease Intangibles

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7,093,000

[3]

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74,693,000

[3]

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17,712,000

[3]

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30,360,000

[3]

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46,117,000

[3]

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23,725,000

[3]

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37,320,000

[3]

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22,038,000

[3]

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19,020,000

[3]

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47,350,000

[3]

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7,990,000

[3]

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7,481,000

[3]

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34,730,000

[3]

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33,062,000

[3],[4]

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28,083,000

[3]

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12,859,000

[3]

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34,176,000

[2],[3]

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20,860,000

[3]

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53,317,000

[3]

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15,780,000

[3]

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11,150,000

[3]

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11,500,000

[3]

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23,770,000

[3]

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29,680,000

[3]

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14,460,000

[3]

Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Out Of Market Lease Intangibles Net

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3,533,000

[3]

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1,049,000

[3]

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-2,233,000

[3]

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-4,170,000

[3]

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2,137,000

[3]

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12,580,000

[3]

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5,060,000

[3]

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-12,210,000

[3]

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-11,280,000

[3]

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-3,940,000

[3]

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644,000

[3],[4]

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4,737,000

[3]

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-13,078,000

[2],[3]

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8,110,000

[3]

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1,598,000

[3]

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-1,840,000

[3]

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-170,000

[3]

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13,730,000

[3]

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1,210,000

[3]

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-630,000

[3]

'

1,170,000

[3]

Business Acquisition Net Purchase Price

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70,222,000

[3]

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124,616,000

[3]

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90,833,000

[3]

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197,092,000

[3]

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163,462,000

[3]

'

128,196,000

[3]

'

216,627,000

[3]

'

165,841,000

[3]

'

135,007,000

[3]

'

163,000,000

[3]

'

39,500,000

[3]

'

53,593,000

[3]

'

140,877,000

[3]

'

157,226,000

[3],[4]

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91,310,000

[3]

'

67,600,000

[3]

'

130,601,000

[2],[3]

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180,000,000

[3]

'

145,592,000

[3]

'

70,848,000

[3]

'

96,100,000

[3]

'

57,000,000

[3]

'

103,000,000

[3]

'

160,000,000

[3]

'

69,470,000

[3]

Number Of Industrial Parks

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Business Acquisition Net Purchase Price

1,700,000,000

626,700,000

702,000,000

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Deferred tax assets

$7,340,000

$3,702,000

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[1]

The first four industrial parks in the Poland Logistics Portfolio were acquired on MarchB 29, 2012 and the remaining fifth industrial park, Distribution Park Sosnowiec, was acquired on OctoberB 10, 2012.

[2]

The Minneapolis Retail Center includes the acquisition of a parking garage on DecemberB 26, 2012.

[3]

For acquisitions denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on the acquisition date.

[4]

The Poland Logistics Portfolio is comprised of five industrial parks located in Warsaw, Wroclaw and Upper Silesia, Poland.

[5]

Amount includes approximately $0.7 million of deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carry-forwards as of the date of acquisition.

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es3

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Intangible Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mercedes Benz Bank [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 11 months 23 days
Mercedes Benz Bank [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 11 months 23 days
One Westferry Circus [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'13 years 30 days	[1]
One Westferry Circus [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 4 months 13 days	[1]
One Westferry Circus [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 11 months 12 days	[1]
465 Victoria [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 3 months 18 days
465 Victoria [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 8 months 12 days
465 Victoria [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 2 months 12 days
Riverside Center [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 10 months 21 days
Riverside Center [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 2 months 5 days
Riverside Center [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'1 year 4 days
New City [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'2 years 11 months 16 days	[1]
New City [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 9 months 15 days	[1]
New City [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 3 months 11 days	[1]
Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 6 months 15 days
The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 30 days
The Campus at Playa Vista [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 8 months 12 days
The Campus at Playa Vista [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 6 months 30 days
Perspective Defense [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 9 months 11 days
Perspective Defense [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 9 months 11 days
Perspective Defense [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 9 months 4 days
The Markets at Town Center [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 11 months 21 days
The Markets at Town Center [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 4 months 28 days
The Markets at Town Center [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 months 30 days
The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'17 years 2 months 25 days
The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 1 month 1 day
The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 9 months 7 days
2300 Main [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 7 months 2 days
Fiege Mega Centre [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'10 years 2 months 1 day
55 M Street [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 3 months 22 days
55 M Street [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 29 days
55 M Street [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 10 months 2 days
Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 4 months 13 days
Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 1 month 10 days
Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 6 months 22 days
144 Montague [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 7 months 6 days
100 Brookes Street [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 7 months 6 days
100 Brookes Street [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 7 months 6 days
Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 2 months 12 days
Minneapolis Retail Center [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 10 months 24 days
Minneapolis Retail Center [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 8 months 12 days
Five Fifty Terry Francois [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 2 months 12 days
Five Fifty Terry Francois [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 2 months 12 days
Stonecutter Court [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years
Stonecutter Court [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 2 months 12 days
Stonecutter Court [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 2 months 12 days
F M Logistic [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 10 months 24 days
F M Logistic [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'4 years 10 months 24 days
Gogolevsky 11 [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 3 months 18 days
Gogolevsky 11 [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 3 months 18 days
Gogolevsky 11 [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'3 years 4 months 24 days
250 Royall [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 8 months 23 days
250 Royall [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'7 years 8 months 23 days
Campus At Marlborough [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'6 years 4 months 10 days
Campus At Marlborough [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 7 months 6 days
Campus At Marlborough [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'5 years 7 months 21 days
Komo Plaza [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Below Market Leases, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years 3 months 7 days
Komo Plaza [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'8 years 3 months 29 days
Komo Plaza [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'11 years 4 months 28 days
9320 Excelsior [Member] | Leases Acquired In Place [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'12 years
9320 Excelsior [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'12 years
[1]	Excludes the effect of ground leases which significantly increase the weighted average useful life for these intangibles.

Recent_Acquisitions_of_Real_Es4

Recent Acquisitions of Real Estate (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

Mercedes Benz Bank [Member]

One Westferry Circus [Member]

465 Victoria [Member]

Riverside Center [Member]

New City [Member]

Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

Perspective Defense [Member]

The Markets at Town Center [Member]

The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member]

2300 Main [Member]

Fiege Mega Centre [Member]

55 M Street [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

550 Terry Francois [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

FM Logistic [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

250 Royall [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

9320 Excelsior [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2013 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2012 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

2011 Acquisitions [Member]

Business Combination Revenues And Net Loss Since Acquisition [Abstract]

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$5,752,000

$11,938,000

$7,403,000

$15,854,000

$11,509,000

$7,724,000

$12,815,000

$8,325,000

$5,654,000

$5,423,000

$1,428,000

$877,000

$799,000

$11,595,000

$7,153,000

$3,291,000

$7,536,000

$6,362,000

$8,264,000

$5,937,000

$3,994,000

$1,885,000

$2,529,000

$975,000

$76,000

Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

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-4,781,000

-6,717,000

-5,576,000

2,468,000

-4,167,000

-7,318,000

1,244,000

-12,035,000

2,482,000

-191,000

-146,000

-3,353,000

-2,501,000

-6,071,000

-4,903,000

-4,680,000

-1,317,000

1,989,000

-11,045,000

1,691,000

-1,102,000

286,000

-440,000

-310,000

-134,000

Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Abstract]

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Acquisition related expenses and fees excluded from pro forma net loss

82,100,000

28,700,000

28,700,000

20,000,000

20,000,000

25,700,000

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Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue

388,133,000

348,012,000

222,914,000

167,137,000

150,432,000

102,979,000

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($21,472,000)

($31,255,000)

($3,157,000)

($47,170,000)

($35,850,000)

($2,816,000)

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($0.12)

($0.20)

($0.03)

($0.39)

($0.53)

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Real Estate Loans Receivable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate loans receivable	$43,237	$34,701
Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate loans receivable	39,564	31,381
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.82%	'
Total Loan Commitment	56,569	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	39,918	31,804
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	-354	-423
@ 1377 Development [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate loans receivable	3,673	'
Norchester Village [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	1-Mar-12	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	1-Mar-14	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.75%	'
Total Loan Commitment	4,961	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	4,289	4,229
Rutland Place [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	28-Mar-12	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	28-Sep-13	'
Total Loan Commitment	7,720	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	0	6,528
Lakeside Apartments [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	22-Dec-11	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	21-Mar-15	'
Total Loan Commitment	5,359	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	0	5,041
Bay Park Apartments [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	30-Jul-12	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	30-Jul-14	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.80%	'
Total Loan Commitment	3,231	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	3,212	2,823
Houston Retail Portfolio [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	2-Aug-12	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	2-Aug-15	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.60%	'
Total Loan Commitment	11,804	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	11,363	11,326
Motor Circle [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	28-Dec-12	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	28-Dec-14	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%	'
Total Loan Commitment	3,175	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	2,412	1,857
Deer Creek [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	7-Feb-13	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	7-Feb-15	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%	'
Total Loan Commitment	5,450	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	5,287	'
Casa Blanca [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	7-Feb-13	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	7-Feb-15	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%	'
Total Loan Commitment	5,742	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	5,350	'
Falls of Kirkwood [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	18-Oct-13	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	12-Oct-15	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%	'
Total Loan Commitment	3,800	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	3,641	'
Falls of Town Park Apartment [Member] | Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Receivable Original Funding Date	30-Dec-13	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	30-Dec-15	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.75%	'
Total Loan Commitment	5,327	'
Loans Receivable, Gross	$4,364	'

Debt_Financing_Details

Debt Financing (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

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Minimum [Member]

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Revolving Credit Facility- Term Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility- Revolving Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility- Revolving Loan [Member]

Temporary Financing & Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility (Including Revolving and Term Loans) [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Hock Plaza [Member]

Hock Plaza [Member]

Southpark [Member]

Southpark [Member]

Fifty South Sixth [Member]

Fifty South Sixth [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member]

Mercedes Benz Bank [Member]

465 Victoria [Member]

New City [Member]

One Westferry Circus [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

Perspective Defense [Member]

Fiege Mega Centre [Member]

55 M Street [Member]

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Subsequent Event [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Construction Loan Payable [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

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Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

3.30%

4.40%

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Debt, Weighted Average Years to Maturity

'3 years 2 months 9 days

'3 years 8 months 12 days

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Debt Instrument Issuance Date 1

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29-Jun-12

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15-Dec-11

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10-May-13

13-Jul-12

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1-Jul-10

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8-Sep-10

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19-Oct-10

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4-Nov-10

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11-Mar-11

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25-Aug-11

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28-Oct-11

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16-Apr-12

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13-Jul-12

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2-Aug-12

[1]

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2-Aug-12

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16-Nov-12

7-Feb-13

28-Feb-13

28-Mar-13

9-May-13

14-May-13

21-Jun-13

18-Oct-13

9-Dec-13

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date

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10-May-17

13-Jul-15

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6-Dec-15

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6-Dec-16

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4-Nov-15

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11-Mar-16

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7-Apr-21

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1-Dec-14

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16-Apr-17

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31-Jul-17

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30-Jun-17

[1]

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10-Aug-19

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30-Apr-16

31-Dec-19

28-Feb-16

28-Mar-18

5-May-20

1-Jun-16

25-Jul-19

18-Oct-18

9-Dec-17

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Description

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'Variable

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'Variable

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'Variable, subject to floor of 4.5%

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'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

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'Variable

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'Variable

'Variable

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'75% fixed via swap / 25% variable

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'Fixed

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'Fixed

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'Fixed via swap

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'Fixed via swap

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'Variable

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'Fixed

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'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

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'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

[1]

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'Fixed

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'Variable

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'Fixed

'Variable

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'Variable, subject to interest rate cap

'Variable

Debt Instrument, Portion of Balance Fixed via Interest Rate Swap

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75.00%

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Debt Instrument, Portion of Principal Not Subject to Interest Rate Swap

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25.00%

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End

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2.42%

[4]

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2.17%

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2.42%

[4]

2.17%

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3.46%

[4]

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5.58%

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5.67%

'

3.62%

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4.79%

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6.49%

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5.21%

'

5.22%

'

5.30%

'

3.02%

[1]

'

3.50%

'

4.67%

1.72%

4.71%

3.02%

3.30%

1.67%

2.72%

1.90%

1.62%

Line Of Credit Facility Initiation Date 1

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22-May-13

[2]

13-Apr-12

[2]

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8-Mar-12

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Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date 1

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22-May-17

[2]

22-May-16

[2]

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8-Mar-17

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Line Of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding

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$200,000,000

[2]

$204,467,000

[2]

$0

[2]

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$515,200,000

$11,047,000

[3]

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$7,469,000

[3]

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Long-term Debt, Gross

1,936,614,000

830,936,000

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30,107,000

0

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6,557,000

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199,608,000

195,552,000

76,839,000

77,957,000

18,000,000

18,000,000

95,000,000

95,000,000

88,296,000

88,527,000

36,500,000

37,900,000

54,596,000

55,897,000

49,937,000

58,368,000

38,354,000

44,829,000

88,812,000

[1]

85,937,000

[1]

65,500,000

65,500,000

71,901,000

47,304,000

47,211,000

111,532,000

79,142,000

115,000,000

96,362,000

32,542,000

72,000,000

Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount

-713,000

[5]

-1,141,000

[5]

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Notes Payable

1,935,901,000

829,795,000

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Notes payable to affiliates

37,561,000

28,535,000

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20,341,000

18,180,000

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17,220,000

10,355,000

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Total debt including affiliates

1,973,462,000

858,330,000

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Note Payable Balance Subject To Interest Rate Swap

333,000,000

330,200,000

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Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

'LIBOR, EURIBOR or the BBSY screen rate

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' Interest on the loan is charged monthly at a variable rate, based on Hinesb then-current borrowing rate under its revolving credit facility.

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' Interest on the loan is charged monthly at a variable rate, based on Hinesb then-current borrowing rate under its revolving credit facility.

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Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

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6.25%

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Debt Instrument Interest Rate Floor

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Debt Instrument Frequency Of Periodic Payment

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' The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest to the extent that net cash flow of the WaterWall JV exceeds amounts then due and payable.

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'The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest to the extent that net cash flow of the Ponce & Bird JV exceeds amounts then due and payable.

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Debt Instrument, Maximum Commitment

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18,300,000

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22,800,000

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20,100,000

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Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description

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'The line of credit facility has a maturity date that is the earlier of (i) the date on which 94% of the residential units in the project have been leased or (ii) DecemberB 14, 2014.

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'This line of credit has a maturity date that is the earlier of (i) the date on which 95% of the residential units in the project have been leased or (ii) JulyB 13, 2015.

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Debt Instrument Principal Amount Capped

498,300,000

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Derivative Cap Interest Rate

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1.00%

5.30%

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750,000,000

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425,000,000

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Foreign Currency Commitments, Current Borrowing Capacity

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Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate At Period End

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[2]

2.17%

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Line Of Credit Facility Increase Additional Borrowings

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294,700,000

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Line Of Credit Facility Decrease Repayments

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$943,700,000

$184,000,000

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Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants

'These mortgage agreements contain customary events of default, with corresponding grace periods, including payment defaults, cross-defaults to other agreements and bankruptcy-related defaults, and customary covenants, including limitations on liens and indebtedness and maintenance of certain financial ratios. In addition, the Company has executed customary recourse carve-out guarantees of certain obligations under its mortgage agreements and the other loan documents.

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Debt Instrument, Covenant Description

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'The loan agreement for the loan secured by the Poland Logistics Portfolio requires that an occupancy level of at least 80% be maintained across the portfolio. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Poland Logistics Portfolio did not meet this required occupancy level. Due to this fact, the Poland Logistics Portfolio is required to set up a reserve consisting of any excess NOI (defined by the loan agreement as the amount equal to the total income of the portfolio less value-add taxes and payments on account service charges), which may be used towards repayment of the loan if the required occupancy has not been met for more than six months. The reserve will be discharged when the covenant has been met for two consecutive quarters. Subsequent to DecemberB 31, 2013, the Poland Logistics Portfolio was able to re-lease a significant portion of their vacant space and has met its required occupancy level of 80%.

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Debt Covenant, Months Allowed Before Cash Reserve Is Used

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Debt Covenant, Number of Quarters to Cure Debt Covenant

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Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance

'Other than described above, the Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with financial covenants on any of its loans as of December 31, 2013.

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Line of Credit Facility, Number of Extension Options

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[1]

See the discussion below under the heading bFinancial Covenantsb for additional information regarding the Companybs noncompliance with a debt covenant on its loan secured by the Poland Logistics Portfolio.

[2]

See the discussion following the heading bJPMorgan Chase Revolving Credit Agreement and Bridge Loansb for additional information regarding the Companybs Revolving Credit Facility, which was amended and restated in May 2013.

[3]

In March 2013, the Flagship JV amended its revolving line of credit agreement to increase the maximum commitment amount to $18.3 million.

[4]

Represents the weighted average interest rate for the year ended DecemberB 31, 2013

[5]

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.

Debt_Financing_Maturity_Schedu

Debt Financing (Maturity Schedule) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Maturities Of Long Term Debt Abstract	'
2014	$84,278
2015	395,834
2016	577,340
2017	468,830
2018	133,354
Thereafter	$314,539

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member])

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2016

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

Forward Contracts [Member]

Forward Contracts [Member]

Forward Contracts [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Interest Rate Swaps Effective July 2010 [Member]

Interest Rate Swap Effective November 4, 2010 [Member]

Interest Rate Swap Effective March 11, 2011 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective April 13, 2012 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective August 2, 2012 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective August 13, 2012 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective October 9, 2012 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Agreement Effective January 7, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective March 11, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective March 20, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective July 30, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Caps Effective April 11, 2013 and May 6, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective July 25, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap Effective October 18, 2013 [Member]

Foreign Currency Forward Contract Effective February 5, 2013 [Member]

Foreign Currency Forward Contract Effective February 22, 2013 [Member]

Foreign Currency Forward Effective May 22, 2013 [Member]

Interest Rate Cap [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

Interest Rate Cap Effective July 25, 2013 [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

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Effective Date

7-Jul-10

4-Nov-10

11-Mar-11

16-Apr-12

2-Aug-12

13-Aug-12

9-Oct-12

7-Jan-13

11-Mar-13

20-Mar-13

30-Jul-13

11-Apr-13

25-Jul-13

18-Oct-13

5-Feb-13

22-Feb-13

22-May-13

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Expiration Date

7-Jul-15

4-Nov-15

11-Mar-16

16-Apr-17

30-Jun-17

13-Aug-15

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29-Jun-16

31-Mar-18

29-Feb-16

30-Apr-16

16-Mar-18

25-Jul-19

18-Oct-18

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5-Feb-14

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Notional Amount

$149,706

[1],[2]

$95,000

[2]

$88,296

[2]

$37,453

[2]

$66,082

[2]

$19,177

[2]

$13,737

[2]

$29,122

[2]

$47,304

[2]

$24,489

[2]

$53,926

[2]

$78,072

[2],[3]

$96,362

[2]

$32,540

[2]

$23,492

€ 4,000

€ 7,000

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Interest Rate Received

'LIBOR

'LIBOR

'LIBOR

'BBSW

'EURIBOR

'BBSY

'EURIBOR

'LIBOR

'EURIBOR

'BBSW

'BBSW

'EURIBOR

'EURIBOR

'EURIBOR

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Interest Rate Paid

2.29%

1.37%

2.71%

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Traded Currency Rate

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1.32

1.29

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Derivative Cap Interest Rate

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2.00%

4.00%

2.00%

1.00%

1.50%

4.33%

4.50%

2.50%

1.70%

[4]

2.00%

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2.00%

Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held

5

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[1]

On July 7, 2010, the Company executed five swap agreements with identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $149.7 million as of DecemberB 31, 2013.

[2]

For notional amounts denominated in a foreign currency, amounts have been translated at a rate based on the rate in effect on DecemberB 31, 2013.

[3]

On AprilB 11, 2013 and MayB 6, 2013, the Company executed two interest cap agreements containing identical terms with an aggregate notional amount of $78.1 million as of DecemberB 31, 2013.

[4]

Beginning in July 2016, the strike rate of this interest rate cap will increase to 2.00% for the remaining term of the interest rate cap.

Derivative_Instruments_Fair_Va

Derivative Instruments (Fair Value on Balance Sheet) (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net	$5,294	$790
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	-9,817	-15,453
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	-9,329	-15,255
Interest Rate Cap [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net	4,428	790
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net	866	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	($488)	($198)

Derivative_Instruments_Stateme

Derivative Instruments (Statement of Operations Gain Loss) (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net	$9,909,000	$1,398,000	($16,523,000)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net	5,910,000	-1,479,000	-16,523,000
Interest Rate Cap [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net	-828,000	-1,184,000	'
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net	4,827,000	4,061,000	'
Realized Gain Loss on Derivative	$4,300,000	'	'

Distributions_Details

Distributions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Distributions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$56,702	$35,581	$22,287
Dividends Common Stock Stock	63,062	38,394	24,911
Dividends	119,764	73,975	47,198
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	3,331	3,159	3,808
Distributions Declared October 20, 2009 through December 31, 2011 [Member]	'	'	'
Dividends Common Stock [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Per Day Declared (in dollars per share)	$0.00	'	'
Distributions Declared January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014 [Member]	'	'	'
Dividends Common Stock [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Per Day Declared (in dollars per share)	$0.00	'	'
Moorfield [Member]	'	'	'
Distributions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	$2,800	$2,900	$3,800

Related_Party_Transactions_by_

Related Party Transactions (by Category) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Due to affiliates	$16,419	$10,198	'
Dealer Manager [Member] | Selling Commissions [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	56,259	40,560	34,467
Due to affiliates	658	1,598	'
Dealer Manager [Member] | Dealer Manager Fee [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	19,321	13,992	11,720
Due to affiliates	-5	494	'
Hines [Member] | Property Management Fees [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	5,599	3,000	1,268
Due to affiliates	-144	-113	'
Hines [Member] | Construction Management Fees [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	4,010	119	263
Due to affiliates	83	13	'
Hines [Member] | Leasing Fees [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	3,371	228	70
Due to affiliates	1,735	3	'
Hines [Member] | Redevelopment Construction Management Fees [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	'	107	'
Hines [Member] | Expense Reimbursements [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	7,074	4,562	2,227
Due to affiliates	5,203	3,849	'
The Advisor [Member] | Issuer Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	7,137	5,710	4,086
Due to affiliates	482	1,314	'
The Advisor [Member] | Acquisition Fee [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	40,136	16,064	14,160
Due to affiliates	0	0	'
The Advisor [Member] | Asset Management Fee [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	20,354	5,942	6,294
Due to affiliates	7,241	2,000	'
The Advisor [Member] | Debt Financing Fee [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	'	'	1,894
The Advisor [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	5,216	2,894	1,652
Due to affiliates	$1,166	$1,040	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Hines [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]

Dealer Manager [Member]

Dealer Manager [Member]

Dealer Manager [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

@ 1377 Development [Member]

fiscal_quarters

Average Invested Assets [Member]

Modified Net Income [Member]

Waived Asset Management Fee [Member]

Waived Asset Management Fee [Member]

Waived Asset Management Fee [Member]

Waived Asset Management Fee [Member]

Waived Asset Management Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Acquisition Fee [Member]

Debt Financing Fee [Member]

Asset Management Fee [Member]

Disposition Fee [Member]

Special OP Units [Member]

Selling Commission [Member]

Dealer Manager Fee [Member]

Reimbursements For Distribution And Marketing Related Costs [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Hines [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

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Related Party Asset Management Fee

'

'

'

$20,400,000

$5,900,000

$6,300,000

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$0

$0

$0

$3,600,000

$8,600,000

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Maximum Percentage on Gross Offering Proceeds Reallowed

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1.50%

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Total Loan Commitment

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'

'

3,200,000

Real estate loans receivable

43,237,000

34,701,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,673,000

3,700,000

3,320,000

'

Related Party Fee, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

2.25%

1.00%

0.13%

1.00%

'

7.50%

2.50%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

Number of Consecutive Quarters For Reimbursement Of Excess Operating Expenses

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Threshold For Reimbursement Of Excess Operating Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset Management Fee Waiver, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum Percentage of Advisor Fees & Expenses Against Gross Proceeds

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Distributions as a Result of Special OP Units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cumulative Non-Compounded Annual Pre-Tax Return

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rental Revenue

'

'

2,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tenant And Other Receivables

$48,247,000

$33,615,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling_Interests_Detai

Noncontrolling Interests (Details)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Moorfield [Member]

Flagship Capital GP [Member]

Flagship Capital GP [Member]

Ponce & Bird Holdings LLC & Ponce MF GP, LLC [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

Flagship Capital Joint Venture [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Series B3 Convertible Preferred Equity Certficates [Member]

Ponce & Bird Holdings LLC & Ponce MF GP, LLC [Member]

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

Brindleyplace JV [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$300,000

($2,000,000)

($5,400,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

'

'

'

97.00%

83.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

'

'

'

3.00%

17.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contribution from noncontrolling interest

2,594,000

5,082,000

93,000

'

'

2,000,000

1,200,000

4,100,000

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,000

1,000,000

0

2,594,000

8,082,000

97,000

'

'

'

'

Contribution of Property

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders

3,331,000

3,159,000

3,808,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,800,000

2,900,000

3,800,000

'

'

'

2,800,000

2,900,000

3,800,000

500,000

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Stock [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common shares, shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,200

2,500

'

'

Preferred Stock, Shares Issued

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share

$0.00

$0.00

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

£ 1

£ 1

'

Preferred Stock Redemption Expiration Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7-Jul-59

'

Dividends, Common Stock, Cash

$56,702,000

$35,581,000

$22,287,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liability	($9,817,000)	($15,453,000)
Derivative Asset	5,294,000	790,000
Notes payable carrying amount	1,973,462,000	858,330,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency forwards- Assets	866,000	'
Foreign currency forwards- Liabilities	-488,000	-198,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liability	-9,329,000	-15,255,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Cap [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset	4,428,000	790,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency forwards- Assets	866,000	'
Foreign currency forwards- Liabilities	-488,000	-198,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liability	-9,329,000	-15,255,000
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Cap [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset	4,428,000	790,000
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable fair value	2,000,000,000	858,700,000
Notes payable carrying amount	$2,000,000,000	$858,300,000

Reportable_Segments_Details

Reportable Segments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

properties

segments

properties

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Real Estate Investments

38

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38

'

'

Total revenues

$96,925

$90,081

$75,824

$60,032

$57,485

$50,346

$42,628

$36,781

$322,862

$187,240

$95,526

Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

220,769

[1]

126,201

[1]

66,215

[1]

Total assets

3,803,219

'

'

'

2,078,572

'

'

'

3,803,219

2,078,572

'

Number Of Reportable Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

Domestic office investments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Real Estate Investments

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11

'

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

114,480

70,943

41,462

Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

72,547

[1]

44,088

[1]

25,273

[1]

Total assets

1,273,779

'

'

'

680,272

'

'

'

1,273,779

680,272

'

Domestic other investments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Real Estate Investments

9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9

'

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

62,407

36,712

4,341

Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,413

[1]

22,492

[1]

2,726

[1]

Total assets

789,204

'

'

'

412,506

'

'

'

789,204

412,506

'

International office investments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Real Estate Investments

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10

'

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,274

32,123

12,258

Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

73,226

[1]

27,803

[1]

10,712

[1]

Total assets

1,176,394

'

'

'

396,237

'

'

'

1,176,394

396,237

'

International other investments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Real Estate Investments

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

77,701

47,462

37,465

Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,583

[1]

31,818

[1]

27,504

[1]

Total assets

515,788

'

'

'

532,972

'

'

'

515,788

532,972

'

Corporate Level Accounts [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

$48,054

'

'

'

$56,585

'

'

'

$48,054

$56,585

'

[1]

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

Reportable_Segments_Reportable

Reportable Segments Reportable Segments (Total Revenues and Assets by Geographic Location) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	55.00%	57.00%	48.00%
Percent of Total Assets	55.00%	56.00%	'
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	15.00%	20.00%	42.00%
Percent of Total Assets	15.00%	21.00%	'
Australia [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	10.00%	6.00%	'
Percent of Total Assets	9.00%	8.00%	'
Poland [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	9.00%	6.00%	'
Percent of Total Assets	9.00%	8.00%	'
Russia [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	6.00%	11.00%	10.00%
Percent of Total Assets	4.00%	7.00%	'
France [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	3.00%	'	'
Percent of Total Assets	5.00%	'	'
Germany [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percent of Total Revenue	2.00%	'	'
Percent of Total Assets	3.00%	'	'

Reportable_Segments_Reconcilia

Reportable Segments (Reconciliation to Consolidated) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'		'		'
Property Revenues In Excess Of Expenses	$220,769	[1]	$126,201	[1]	$66,215	[1]
Depreciation and amortization	-140,187		-84,747		-53,167
Acquisition related expenses	-42,747		-12,633		-5,863
Asset management and acquisition fees	-60,490		-22,006		-20,453
General and administrative	-5,344		-3,590		-3,129
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	9,909		1,398		-16,523
Foreign currency gains (losses)	-6,458		672		174
Interest expense	-60,968		-37,915		-23,167
Interest income	454		227		189
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-701		-1,147		-2,885
Net income (loss)	($85,763)		($33,540)		($58,609)
[1]	Revenues less property operating expenses, real property taxes and property management fees.

Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Detail

Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	$53,942	$32,784	$21,326
Cash paid for taxes	4,742	4,461	909
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Distributions declared and unpaid	14,143	8,777	7,996
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	12,867	4,745	519
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	'	'	97,416
Contribution of Property	'	3,000	'
Accrued additions to investment property	8,538	5,524	'
Other Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transaction Value Of Consideration Given 1	5,441	4,889	1,784
Distributions Reinvested [Member]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transaction Value Of Consideration Received 1	60,585	36,981	23,445
Shares Tendered For Redemption [Member]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transaction Value Of Consideration Received 1	$2,287	$927	$702

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Fifty South Sixth [Member], Dorsey and Whitney LLP [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Fifty South Sixth [Member] | Dorsey and Whitney LLP [Member]	'	'
Other Commitments [Line Items]	'	'
Tenant Improvement, Maximum Exposure	'	$20.80
Tenant Improvement, Description	'In November 2013, Dorsey & Whitney LLP signed a lease renewal for its space in 50 South Sixth located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In connection with this renewal, the Company committed to fund $20.8 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions related to its space, to be paid in future periods.	'
Tenant Improvement, Unfunded Amount	$15.20	'

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$96,925	$90,081	$75,824	$60,032	$57,485	$50,346	$42,628	$36,781	$322,862	$187,240	$95,526
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-1,599	-616	-437	-521	-1,447	109	382	17	-3,173	-939	1,592
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($10,446)	($13,442)	($32,556)	($32,492)	($2,585)	($14,134)	($9,006)	($8,754)	($88,936)	($34,479)	($57,017)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.07)	($0.19)	($0.20)	($0.02)	($0.12)	($0.09)	($0.09)	($0.48)	($0.30)	($0.85)

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	The Rim [Member]	The Rim Retail Center in Total [Member]
			25 Cabot Square [Member]	25 Cabot Square [Member]	The Rim Phase V Completion Date 12/31/14 [Member]	The Rim Phase V Completion Date 12/31/15 [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
			USD ($)	GBP (£)	sqft	sqft	USD ($)	sqft
			sqft				sqft
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	$1,936,614,000	$830,936,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition Contract Purchase Price	'	'	371,400,000	225,000,000	'	'	176,400,000	'
Area of Real Estate Property	'	'	455,687	455,687	271,873	97,000	658,964	1,800,000
Business Acquisition Percentage Leased	'	'	100.00%	100.00%	'	'	100.00%	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation	'	'	1.65	'	'	'	'	'
Earnest Money Deposits	$0	$7,767,000	$37,200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	'LIBOR, EURIBOR or the BBSY screen rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]	'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$330		'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	2,105		1,110
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	-424	[1]	-780	[1]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$2,011		$330
[1]	Write-offs of accounts receivable previously reserved.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A1

Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Property Table) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Furniture and Fixtures [Member]

Building [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

17600 Gillette [Member]

Brindleyplace Project [Member]

Brindleyplace Project [Member]

Brindleyplace Project [Member]

Hock Plaza [Member]

Southpark [Member]

Fifty South Sixth [Member]

Stonecutter Court [Member]

F M Logistic [Member]

F M Logistic [Member]

F M Logistic [Member]

Gogolevsky 11 [Member]

250 Royall [Member]

Campus At Marlborough [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

Komo Plaza [Member]

9320 Excelsior [Member]

Water Wall Place [Member]

Ponce And Bird [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

Poland Logistics Portfolio [Member]

144 Montague [Member]

100 Brookes Street [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Minneapolis Retail Center [Member]

Five Fifty Terry Francois [Member]

Mercedes Benz Bank [Member]

One Westferry Circus [Member]

465 Victoria [Member]

Riverside Center [Member]

New City [Member]

Eight Twenty Five Ann [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

The Campus at Playa Vista [Member]

Perspective Defense [Member]

The Markets at Town Center [Member]

The Avenue Murfreesboro [Member]

2300 Main [Member]

Fiege Mega Centre [Member]

55 M Street [Member]

Electrical and Mechanical Installations [Member]

Electrical and Mechanical Installations [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]

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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances

$1,557,948,000

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'

'

$199,608,000

[1]

'

'

$75,782,000

[1]

$18,344,000

[1]

$95,000,000

[1]

$88,296,000

[1]

'

'

'

$36,500,000

[1]

'

$54,596,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

$50,448,000

[1]

$23,777,000

[1]

$88,812,000

[1]

'

'

$49,937,000

[1]

$38,354,000

[1]

$65,500,000

[1]

'

'

'

$47,304,000

[1]

$79,142,000

[1]

$47,211,000

[1]

'

$111,532,000

[1]

$71,901,000

[1]

$115,000,000

[1]

'

'

$96,362,000

[1]

'

'

'

$32,542,000

[1]

$72,000,000

[1]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land

531,112,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,800,000

[1],[2]

'

'

'

1,220,000

[1],[2]

3,920,000

[1],[2]

1,390,000

[1],[2]

'

5,320,000

[1],[2]

'

'

'

8,910,000

[1],[2]

23,790,000

[1],[2]

19,560,000

[1],[2]

'

'

2,730,000

[1],[2]

8,229,000

[1],[2]

12,053,000

[1],[2]

25,893,000

[1],[2]

'

'

13,803,000

[1],[2]

8,600,000

[1],[2]

30,792,000

[1],[2]

'

'

41,270,000

[1],[2]

11,953,000

[1],[2]

'

26,566,000

[1],[2]

45,888,000

[1],[2]

'

20,669,000

[1],[2]

41,160,000

[1],[2]

'

'

29,039,000

[1],[2]

52,130,000

[1],[2]

54,940,000

[1],[2]

3,570,000

[1],[2]

10,107,000

[1],[2]

24,810,000

[1],[2]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements

2,284,195,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,250,000

[1],[2]

207,592,000

[1],[2]

'

'

69,704,000

[1],[2]

20,507,000

[1],[2]

134,262,000

[1],[2]

89,979,000

[1],[2]

51,588,000

[1],[2]

'

'

85,126,000

[1],[2]

22,860,000

[1],[2]

54,230,000

[1],[2]

111,182,000

[1],[2]

'

'

51,110,000

[1],[2]

'

'

97,627,000

[1],[2]

'

'

49,424,000

[1],[2]

41,404,000

[1],[2]

78,711,000

[1],[2]

'

'

109,760,000

[1],[2]

47,643,000

[1],[2]

48,874,000

[1],[2]

48,788,000

[1],[2]

125,014,000

[1],[2]

115,208,000

[1],[2]

83,802,000

[1],[2]

125,567,000

[1],[2]

'

'

109,704,000

[1],[2]

76,067,000

[1],[2]

71,990,000

[1],[2]

27,940,000

[1],[2]

36,005,000

[1],[2]

85,277,000

[1],[2]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land and Building and Improvements

2,815,307,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,050,000

[1],[2]

207,592,000

[1],[2]

'

'

70,924,000

[1],[2]

24,427,000

[1],[2]

135,652,000

[1],[2]

89,979,000

[1],[2]

56,908,000

[1],[2]

'

'

85,126,000

[1],[2]

31,770,000

[1],[2]

78,020,000

[1],[2]

130,742,000

[1],[2]

'

'

53,840,000

[1],[2]

8,229,000

[1],[2]

12,053,000

[1],[2]

123,520,000

[1],[2]

'

'

63,227,000

[1],[2]

50,004,000

[1],[2]

109,503,000

[1],[2]

'

'

151,030,000

[1],[2]

59,596,000

[1],[2]

48,874,000

[1],[2]

75,354,000

[1],[2]

170,902,000

[1],[2]

115,208,000

[1],[2]

104,471,000

[1],[2]

166,727,000

[1],[2]

'

'

138,743,000

[1],[2]

128,197,000

[1],[2]

126,930,000

[1],[2]

31,510,000

[1],[2]

46,112,000

[1],[2]

110,087,000

[1],[2]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements

78,957,000

[3]

'

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'

'

'

'

51,000

[1],[3]

37,346,000

[1],[3]

'

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0

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

275,000

[1],[3]

2,134,000

[1],[3]

-8,474,000

[1],[3]

'

'

-9,764,000

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

1,037,000

[1],[3]

4,507,000

[1],[3]

'

'

0

[1],[3]

46,032,000

[1],[3]

18,340,000

[1],[3]

4,864,000

[1],[3]

'

'

-9,130,000

[1],[3]

-6,357,000

[1],[3]

752,000

[1],[3]

'

'

0

[1],[3]

1,045,000

[1],[3]

4,890,000

[1],[3]

-10,049,000

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

8,894,000

[1],[3]

-14,682,000

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

'

'

6,943,000

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

303,000

[1],[3]

0

[1],[3]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land

523,022,000

'

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'

'

'

2,800,000

[1]

'

'

'

1,220,000

[1]

3,920,000

[1]

1,390,000

[1]

'

4,528,000

[1]

'

'

'

8,910,000

[1]

23,310,000

[1]

19,560,000

[1]

'

'

2,730,000

[1]

8,231,000

[1]

12,112,000

[1]

26,837,000

[1]

'

'

11,808,000

[1]

7,507,000

[1]

30,792,000

[1]

'

'

41,270,000

[1]

12,155,000

[1]

0

[1]

23,015,000

[1]

45,888,000

[1]

'

17,764,000

[1]

41,160,000

[1]

'

'

30,492,000

[1]

52,130,000

[1]

54,940,000

[1]

3,570,000

[1]

10,173,000

[1]

24,810,000

[1]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements

2,371,242,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

7,301,000

[1]

244,938,000

[1]

'

'

69,704,000

[1]

20,507,000

[1]

134,537,000

[1]

92,113,000

[1]

43,906,000

[1]

'

'

75,362,000

[1]

22,860,000

[1]

55,747,000

[1]

115,689,000

[1]

'

'

51,110,000

[1]

46,030,000

[1]

18,281,000

[1]

101,547,000

[1]

'

'

42,289,000

[1]

36,140,000

[1]

79,463,000

[1]

'

'

109,760,000

[1]

48,486,000

[1]

53,764,000

[1]

42,290,000

[1]

125,014,000

[1]

124,102,000

[1]

72,025,000

[1]

125,567,000

[1]

'

'

115,194,000

[1]

76,067,000

[1]

71,990,000

[1]

27,940,000

[1]

36,242,000

[1]

85,277,000

[1]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements

2,894,264,000

1,529,675,000

969,421,000

452,922,000

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'

10,101,000

[1],[4]

244,938,000

[1],[4]

'

'

70,924,000

[1],[4]

24,427,000

[1],[4]

135,927,000

[1],[4]

92,113,000

[1],[4]

48,434,000

[1],[4]

'

'

75,362,000

[1],[4]

31,770,000

[1],[4]

79,057,000

[1],[4]

135,249,000

[1],[4]

'

'

53,840,000

[1],[4]

54,261,000

[1],[4]

30,393,000

[1],[4]

128,384,000

[1],[4]

'

'

54,097,000

[1],[4]

43,647,000

[1],[4]

110,255,000

[1],[4]

'

'

151,030,000

[1],[4]

60,641,000

[1],[4]

53,764,000

[1],[4]

65,305,000

[1],[4]

170,902,000

[1],[4]

124,102,000

[1],[4]

89,789,000

[1],[4]

166,727,000

[1],[4]

'

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145,686,000

[1],[4]

128,197,000

[1],[4]

126,930,000

[1],[4]

31,510,000

[1],[4]

46,415,000

[1],[4]

110,087,000

[1],[4]

Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation

-94,414,000

-47,197,000

-18,991,000

-3,893,000

'

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'

-647,000

[1]

-20,173,000

[1]

'

'

-5,777,000

[1]

-1,642,000

[1]

-10,630,000

[1]

-6,473,000

[1]

-2,944,000

[1]

'

'

-5,018,000

[1]

-1,321,000

[1]

-2,976,000

[1]

-5,769,000

[1]

'

'

-2,573,000

[1]

'

'

-4,218,000

[1]

'

'

-1,806,000

[1]

-1,326,000

[1]

-2,759,000

[1]

'

'

-3,673,000

[1]

-1,090,000

[1]

-1,110,000

[1]

-889,000

[1]

-2,355,000

[1]

-2,372,000

[1]

-1,200,000

[1]

-2,018,000

[1]

'

'

-1,563,000

[1]

-838,000

[1]

-697,000

[1]

-239,000

[1]

-186,000

[1]

-132,000

[1]

Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Date of Construction 2

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'1977

[1]

'

'1997

'2000

'2004

[1]

'2001

[1]

'2001

[1]

'1995

[1]

'

'1998

'2004

'1996

[1]

'2005

[1]

'1999

[1]

'

'2000

'2003

'2010

[1]

'2012

[1]

'2012

[1]

'

'1995

'2009

'2009

[1]

'2008

[1]

'1974

[1]

'

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'2002

[1]

'2003

[1]

'1992

[1]

'1995

[1]

'2000

[1]

'2010

[1]

'2013

[1]

'

'2009

'2010

'2007

[1]

'2009

[1]

'2007

[1]

'2002

[1]

'1995

[1]

'2009

[1]

Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Date Acquired 2

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[1]

'July - 10

[1]

'

'

'September - 10

[1]

'October - 10

[1]

'November - 10

[1]

'March - 11

[1]

'April - 11

[1]

'

'

'August - 11

[1]

'September - 11

[1]

'October - 11

[1]

'December - 11

[1]

'

'

'December - 11

[1]

'December - 11

[1]

'July - 12

[1]

'

'March b 2012

'October b 2012

'April - 12

[1]

'July - 12

[1]

'

'August b 2012

'December b 2012

'August - 12

[1]

'February - 13

[1]

'February - 13

[1]

'February - 13

[1]

'March - 13

[1]

'March - 13

[1]

'April - 13

[1]

'May - 13

[1]

'

'

'June - 13

[1]

'July - 13

[1]

'August - 13

[1]

'August - 13

[1]

'October - 13

[1]

'December - 13

[1]

SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Federal Income Tax Basis

$3,000,000,000

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives

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'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'

'

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

'10 to 40 years

[1],[5]

Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life

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'40 years

'15 years

'20 years

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[1]

Assets consist of institutional-quality office, mixed-use and retail properties, industrial/distribution facilities and multi-family development.

[2]

Components of initial cost for properties acquired using a foreign currency were converted using the currency exchange rate as of the date of acquisition.

[3]

Includes the effect of changes in the exchange rate between the date of acquisition and DecemberB 31, 2013 for properties that are denominated in a foreign currency.

[4]

The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $3.0 billion as of DecemberB 31, 2013.

[5]

Real estate assets are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets by class. The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 10 years for furniture and fixtures, 15-20B years for electrical and mechanical installations and 40 years for buildings.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A2

Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$1,529,675	$969,421	$452,922
Acquisitions	1,322,485	509,335	534,614
Other additions	61,259	28,149	2,190
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	-19,155	22,770	-20,305
Balance, end of period	2,894,264	1,529,675	969,421
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	-47,197	-18,991	-3,893
Depreciation	-46,973	-27,361	-15,470
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	-244	-845	372
Balance, end of period	($94,414)	($47,197)	($18,991)

Schedule_IV_Mortgage_Loans_on_1

Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (By Loan) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Federal Income Tax Basis	$43,600,000
Construction Loans [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	47,163,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	43,591,000
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Bay Park Apartments [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.80%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	30-Jul-14
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,231,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	3,212,000	[1]
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | @ 1377 Development [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Atlanta, GA
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	10.00%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	1-Jul-16
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'No payment until completion
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,673,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	3,673,000	[1]
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Deer Creek [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	7-Feb-15
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	5,450,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	5,287,000	[1]
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Casa Blanca [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Dallas, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	7-Feb-15
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	5,742,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	5,350,000	[1]
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Falls of Kirkwood [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	12-Oct-15
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly payments of principal and interest based on a 30-year amortization schedule
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,800,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	3,641,000	[1]
Multi-family [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Falls of Town Park Apartment [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.75%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	30-Dec-15
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	5,327,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	4,364,000	[1]
Shopping Center [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Norchester Village [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.75%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	1-Mar-14
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	4,961,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	4,289,000	[1]
Shopping Center [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Houston Retail Portfolio [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Houston, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.60%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	2-Aug-15
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	11,804,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	11,363,000	[1]
Industrial Property [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Motor Circle [Member]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property	'Dallas, TX
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Final Maturity Date	28-Dec-14
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms	'Monthly interest- only payments for first year; then amortizes based on a 25-year amortization schedule.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,175,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	$2,412,000	[1]
[1]	The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $43.6 million as of DecemberB 31, 2013.

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Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule IV Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Movement in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$35,124	$4,919	$0
New loans	18,633	30,003	4,882
Additional advances on existing loans	1,389	2,554	'
Interest income added to principal	842	755	37
Collection of principal	-12,397	-3,107	'
Balance at close of period	$43,591	$35,124	$4,919