| Summary of Proforma Financial Information for Acquisition (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | ||||
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| Dec. 31, 2013
 Callon Properties | Dec. 31, 2012
 Callon Properties | Dec. 31, 2012
 Newfield Properties | Dec. 31, 2011
 Newfield Properties | Dec. 31, 2011
 Opal Properties And Fairway Properties | |
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| Revenue | $ 1,018,118 | $ 923,050 | $ 980,196 | $ 1,187,808 | $ 1,023,430 | 
| Net income | $ 59,073 | $ 85,378 | $ 77,036 | $ 220,835 | $ 180,779 | 
| Basic and diluted earnings per common share | $ 0.78 | $ 1.12 | $ 1.01 | $ 2.92 | $ 2.39 | 
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