Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Stock-based compensation	$ 834	$ 1,033
Expected cost on shares expected to vest	$ 4,028
Recognition period for compensation expense not yet recognized	1 year 4 months 24 days
Omnibus Plan and Equity and Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Stock-based compensation	$ 0	$ 0
Number of stock options outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Vesting period	3 years
Granted (in shares)	0
Performance-Based Stock and Share Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Vesting period	3 years
Granted (in shares)	0

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