SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Amortization of loan costs for continuing operations	$ 1,236,000egp_AmortizationOfLoanCosts	$ 1,289,000egp_AmortizationOfLoanCosts	$ 1,203,000egp_AmortizationOfLoanCosts
Leasing costs amortization expense	$ 8,284,000	$ 7,354,000	$ 7,082,000

- Definition

This element represents the amortization of deferred leasing fees incurred by the lessor and amortized over the term of the lease. Such fees represent (a) costs to originate a lease incurred in transactions with independent third parties that (i) result directly from and are essential to acquire that lease and (ii) would not have been incurred had that leasing transaction not occurred and (b) certain costs directly related to specified activities performed by the lessor for that lease. Those activities are: evaluating the prospective lessee's financial condition; evaluating and recording guarantees, collateral, and other security arrangements; negotiating lease terms; preparing and processing lease documents; and closing the transaction.

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