Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Mortgage Loans    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Fair Value $ 496,873 $ 501,231
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Unsecured Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 2,769,146 2,704,069
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Mortgage Loans    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 484,584 487,301
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Unsecured Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Fair Value $ 2,607,874 $ 2,509,094