Continuous Equity Offering Continuous Equity Offering (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company sold 1.2 million and 1.9 million common shares, respectively, through this program. The aggregate proceeds from the offering for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 of $50.4 million and $75.0 million, respectively, were used to pay down outstanding borrowings under the Company's unsecured credit facility and for general corporate purposes.