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Weighted-average period over which cost not yet recognized is expected to be recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of noncash expense for share-based payment arrangement.

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Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period.

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares.

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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding.

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Expected term of award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Share-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	May 21, 2019	Feb. 20, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 02, 2019
Stock-Based Compensation Plan
Share-based compensation expenses				$ 6,148	$ 5,980
Share-based compensation (capitalized)				$ 500	500
Shares available for future grant under stock compensation plans	1,066,770			1,066,770
Employee Savings Plan [Abstract]
Employee Savings Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent				100.00%
Employee Savings Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent				6.00%
Employee Savings Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount				$ 600
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Plan
Share-based compensation expenses				6,100	$ 6,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option - Equity Exchange Award [Member]
Stock Option Awards
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards						$ 1,200
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Stock Option Awards
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards	$ 1,200			1,200
Outstanding stock options aggregate intrinsic value	0			$ 0
Remaining contract life of outstanding stock options.				5 years 6 months
Remaining contract life of exercisable stock option				3 years 8 months
Intrinsic value of exercised stock option				$ 0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Plan
Equity Award Exchange Percentage of Award						50.00%
Stock Option Awards
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards	4,300			$ 4,300
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Weighted average recognition period of cost related to stock awards				1 year 11 months
Performance Share Units [Abstract]
Restricted stock units granted				115,957
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 20.13
Restricted stock units vested				128,988
Performance-based stock unit [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Plan
Equity Award Exchange Percentage of Award						50.00%
Stock Option Awards
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards	$ 2,300			$ 2,300
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Weighted average recognition period of cost related to stock awards	1 year 11 months
Performance Share Units [Abstract]
Restricted stock units granted		99,500	30,700
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 18.86	$ 41.66
Percent of payout for performance based stock units	100.00%	112.90%	150.61%	100.00%
Restricted stock units vested				0
Minimum Payout [Member] \| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Vesting period				1 year
Minimum Payout [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Vesting period				1 year
Minimum Payout [Member] \| Performance-based stock unit [Member]
Performance Share Units [Abstract]
Percent of payout for performance based stock units		0.00%	0.00%
Maximum Payout [Member] \| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Vesting period				5 years
Maximum Payout [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Abstract]
Vesting period				5 years
Maximum Payout [Member] \| Performance-based stock unit [Member]
Performance Share Units [Abstract]
Percent of payout for performance based stock units		200.00%	200.00%
Performance Period for Award				3 years