Continuous Equity Offering Continuous Equity Offering (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Continuous Equity Offering [Abstract]

Equity Offering Program [Text Block]

Continuous Equity Offering

The Company has a continuous equity offering program in place for up to $200 million of equity. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company sold 642,000 common shares through this program. The net proceeds from the offering of $24.3 million were used to pay down outstanding borrowings under the Company's unsecured credit facility and for general corporate purposes.