Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Escrow Deposits
Restricted cash and deposits in escrow, classified within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Collateral deposits (1)
$
14,153

 
$
29,483

Tenant improvements, repairs, and leasing commissions (2)
8,856

 
13,427

Master Trust Release (3)
9,627

 
53,069

1031 Exchange proceeds, net
40,034

 

Loan impounds (4)
728

 
794

Other (5)
707

 
3,571

 
$
74,105

 
$
100,344

(1) Funds held in reserve by lenders which can be applied by lenders to the repayment of debt (any funds remaining on deposit after the debt is paid in full are released to the borrower).
(2) Deposits held on collateral properties by lenders that are reserved to fund tenant improvements, repairs and leasing commissions incurred to secure a new tenant.
(3) Proceeds from the sale of assets pledged as collateral under the Spirit Master Funding Program, which are held on deposit until a qualifying substitution is made or the funds are applied as prepayment of principal.
(4) Funds held in lender controlled accounts generally used to meet future debt service or certain property operating expenses.
(5) Funds held in lender controlled accounts released after debt service requirements are met.