10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-13100	56-1871668
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina	000-21731	56-1869557
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600

Raleigh, NC 27604

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

919-872-4924

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  S    No £Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  S    No £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  S    No £Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  S    No £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of 'large accelerated filer,' 'accelerated filer' and 'smaller reporting company' in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act.

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

Large accelerated filer S    Accelerated filer £      Non-accelerated filer £      Smaller reporting company £

Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership

Large accelerated filer £    Accelerated filer £      Non-accelerated filer S      Smaller reporting company £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act).

Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  £    No SHighwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  £    No S

The Company had 84,483,948 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 18, 2013.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We refer to Highwoods Properties, Inc. as the “Company,” Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership as the “Operating Partnership,” the Company’s common stock as “Common Stock” or “Common Shares,” the Company’s preferred stock as “Preferred Stock” or “Preferred Shares,” the Operating Partnership’s common partnership interests as “Common Units,” the Operating Partnership’s preferred partnership interests as “Preferred Units” and in-service properties (excluding for-sale residential condominiums) to which the Company and/or the Operating Partnership have title and 100.0% ownership rights as the “Wholly Owned Properties.” References to “we” and “our” mean the Company and the Operating Partnership, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.

The Company conducts virtually all of its activities through the Operating Partnership and is its sole general partner. The partnership agreement provides that the Operating Partnership will assume and pay when due, or reimburse the Company for payment of, all costs and expenses relating to the ownership and operations of, or for the benefit of, the Operating Partnership. The partnership agreement further provides that all expenses of the Company are deemed to be incurred for the benefit of the Operating Partnership.

Certain information contained herein is presented as of July 18, 2013, the latest practicable date for financial information prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report.

This report combines the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 of the Company and the Operating Partnership. We believe combining the quarterly reports into this single report results in the following benefits:

• combined reports better reflect how management and investors view the business as a single operating unit;

• combined reports enhance investors' understanding of the Company and the Operating Partnership by enabling them to view the business as a whole and in the same manner as management;

• combined reports are more efficient for the Company and the Operating Partnership and result in savings in time, effort and expense; and

• combined reports are more efficient for investors by reducing duplicative disclosure and providing a single document for their review.

To help investors understand the significant differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report presents the following separate sections for each of the Company and the Operating Partnership:

• Consolidated Financial Statements;

• the following Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:

• Note 4 - Investments in and Advances to Affiliates;

• Note 8 - Noncontrolling Interests; and

• Note 13 - Earnings Per Share and Per Unit;

• Item 4 - Controls and Procedures; and

• Item 6 - Certifications of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)	4
HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	4
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	6
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	8
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	10
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	11
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	12
Consolidated Statements of Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	13
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	14
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	16
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	35
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements	35
Executive Summary	36
Results of Operations	37
Liquidity and Capital Resources	40
Critical Accounting Estimates	44
Non-GAAP Information	44
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	47
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	47
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	48
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS	48

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets:
Real estate assets, at cost:
Land	$	389,431		$	365,762
Buildings and tenant improvements	3,482,057			3,253,805
Development in process	37,559			21,198
Land held for development	120,580			115,416
	4,029,627			3,756,181
Less-accumulated depreciation	(978,777		)	(929,598		)
Net real estate assets	3,050,850			2,826,583
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	—			47,508
Cash and cash equivalents	10,122			13,783
Restricted cash	15,987			19,702
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,465 and $2,848, respectively	25,266			23,073
Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $376 and $182, respectively	25,583			25,472
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $853 and $857, respectively	122,742			115,030
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	65,272			66,800
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $85,548 and $76,840, respectively	181,802			168,019
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,561 and $12,318, respectively	41,959			44,458
Total Assets	$	3,539,583		$	3,350,428
Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity:
Mortgages and notes payable	$	1,931,655		$	1,859,162
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	185,087			172,146
Financing obligations	28,392			29,358
Total Liabilities	2,145,134			2,060,666
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351			124,869
Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized shares;
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (liquidation preference $1,000 per share), 29,077 shares issued and outstanding	29,077			29,077
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized shares;
83,968,412 and 80,311,437 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	840			803
Additional paid-in capital	2,160,698			2,040,306
Distributions in excess of net income available for common stockholders	(927,110		)	(897,418		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,142		)	(12,628		)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	1,259,363			1,160,140
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	4,735			4,753
Total Equity	1,264,098			1,164,893
Total Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity	$	3,539,583		$	3,350,428

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Rental and other revenues	$	138,515		$	126,728		$	274,631		$	250,762
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	49,633			45,884			98,372			90,066
Depreciation and amortization	42,394			38,991			84,208			75,687
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066			—			1,066			—
General and administrative	8,397			8,900			18,979			18,573
Total operating expenses	101,490			93,775			202,625			184,326
Interest expense:
Contractual	22,398			23,548			45,196			47,399
Amortization of deferred financing costs	948			900			1,897			1,802
Financing obligations	(60		)	(76		)	61			(152		)
	23,286			24,372			47,154			49,049
Other income:
Interest and other income	1,617			1,737			3,400			3,967
Losses on debt extinguishment	—			(973		)	(164		)	(973		)
	1,617			764			3,236			2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	15,356			9,345			28,088			20,381
Losses on disposition of property	(37		)	—			(37		)	—
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	—			110			—			175
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	913			1,508			1,349			1,346
Income from continuing operations	16,232			10,963			29,400			21,902
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	184			2,150			245			4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163			1,385			13,694			6,519
	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income	29,579			14,498			43,339			32,830
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,243		)	(686		)	(1,824		)	(1,513		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522		$	12,962		$	39,871		$	29,656
Earnings per Common Share – basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – basic	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Earnings per Common Share – diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – diluted	86,631			78,521			85,752			77,601
Dividends declared per Common Share	$	0.425		$	0.425		$	0.850		$	0.850
Net income available for common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	14,746		$	9,596		$	26,529		$	19,259
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776			3,366			13,342			10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522		$	12,962		$	39,871		$	29,656

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	29,579		$	14,498		$	43,339		$	32,830
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91		)	296			299			583
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319			(7,481		)	6,599			(7,087		)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	800			782			1,588			1,459
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	7,028			(6,403		)	8,486			(5,045		)
Total comprehensive income	36,607			8,095			51,825			27,785
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,430		)	(909		)	(2,214		)	(1,920		)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$	35,177		$	7,186		$	49,611		$	25,865

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Equity

(Unaudited and in thousands, except share amounts)

	Number of Common Shares		Common Stock		Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Other Compre-hensive Loss			Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates			Distributions in Excess of Net Income Available for Common Stockholders			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	80,311,437		$	803	$	29,077	$	2,040,306		$	(12,628	)	$	4,753		$	(897,418	)	$	1,164,893
Issuances of Common Stock, net of tax withholdings	3,434,687		34		—		122,456			—			—			—			122,490
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	72,471		—		—		2,851			—			—			—			2,851
Dividends on Common Stock			—		—					—			—			(69,563		)	(69,563		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock			—		—					—			—			(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value			—		—		(9,649		)	—			—			—			(9,649		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates			—		—		—			—			(408		)	—			(408		)
Issuances of restricted stock	151,630		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	(1,813	)	3		—		4,734			—			—			—			4,737
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			—		—		—			—			—			(1,824		)	(1,824		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates			—		—		—			—			390			(390		)	—
Comprehensive income:
Net income			—		—		—			—			—			43,339			43,339
Other comprehensive income			—		—		—			8,486			—			—			8,486
Total comprehensive income																			51,825
Balance at June 30, 2013	83,968,412		$	840	$	29,077	$	2,160,698		$	(4,142	)	$	4,735		$	(927,110	)	$	1,264,098

	Number of Common Shares	Common Stock		Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Other Compre-hensive Loss			Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates			Distributions in Excess of Net Income Available for Common Stockholders			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	72,647,697	$	726	$	29,077	$	1,803,997		$	(5,734	)	$	4,646		$	(845,853	)	$	986,859
Issuances of Common Stock, net of tax withholdings	2,794,340	28		—		91,808			—			—			—			91,836
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	18,366	—		—		631			—			—			—			631
Dividends on Common Stock		—		—		—			—			—			(62,787		)	(62,787		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock		—		—		—			—			—			(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value		—		—		(16,501		)	—			—			—			(16,501		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates		—		—		—			—			(460		)	—			(460		)
Issuances of restricted stock	158,885	—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures		2		—		4,457			—			—			—			4,459
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership		—		—		—			—			—			(1,513		)	(1,513		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates		—		—		—			—			407			(407		)	—
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			—			—			32,830			32,830
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—			(5,045		)	—			—			(5,045		)
Total comprehensive income																		27,785
Balance at June 30, 2012	75,619,288	$	756	$	29,077	$	1,884,392		$	(10,779	)	$	4,593		$	(878,984	)	$	1,029,055

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Operating activities:
Net income	$	43,339		$	32,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	84,767			79,113
Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities	(198		)	180
Share-based compensation expense	4,737			4,459
Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable	380			538
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897			1,802
Amortization of cash flow hedges	1,588			1,459
Impairments of real estate assets	1,481			—
Losses on debt extinguishment	164			973
Net gains on disposition of property	(13,657		)	(6,519		)
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	—			(175		)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1,349		)	(1,346		)
Changes in financing obligations	(391		)	(584		)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,827			2,225
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,295			7,298
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,284		)	(3,158		)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable	(8,009		)	(9,415		)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(661		)	(16,352		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	116,926			93,328
Investing activities:
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired	(228,461		)	—
Investments in development in process	(11,499		)	(1,531		)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs	(42,343		)	(43,851		)
Investments in building improvements	(26,466		)	(19,758		)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets	60,381			19,898
Net proceeds from disposition of for-sale residential condominiums	—			2,492
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates	435			901
Investments in and repayments of mortgages and notes receivable	(156		)	1,544
Investments in and advances/repayments to/from unconsolidated affiliates	(429		)	(2,750		)
Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities	7,853			4,031
Net cash used in investing activities	(240,685		)	(39,024		)
Financing activities:
Dividends on Common Stock	(69,563		)	(62,787		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(3,140		)	(3,158		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(408		)	(460		)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock	126,738			95,289
Costs paid for the issuance of Common Stock	(1,711		)	(1,316		)
Repurchase of shares related to tax withholdings	(2,537		)	(2,137		)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	346,300			106,300
Repayments of revolving credit facility	(233,900		)	(392,800		)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable	—			225,000
Repayments of mortgages and notes payable	(39,610		)	(19,359		)
Payments on financing obligations	(575		)	(38		)
Additions to deferred financing costs and other financing activities	(242		)	(2,245		)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	120,098			(58,965		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(3,661	)	$	(4,661	)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(3,661	)	$	(4,661	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	13,783			11,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	10,122		$	6,527

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	40,480	$	48,063

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	$	6,599	$	(7,087	)
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,851		631
Changes in accrued capital expenditures	12,618		(2,448		)
Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets	17,732		28,629
Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing and leasing costs	11,363		8,765
Unrealized gains on marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan	312		216
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	9,649		16,501
Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond	299		583
Reduction of advances to unconsolidated affiliates related to acquisition activities	—		26,000

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited and in thousands, except unit and per unit data)

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets:
Real estate assets, at cost:
Land	$	389,431		$	365,762
Buildings and tenant improvements	3,482,057			3,253,805
Development in process	37,559			21,198
Land held for development	120,580			115,416
	4,029,627			3,756,181
Less-accumulated depreciation	(978,777		)	(929,598		)
Net real estate assets	3,050,850			2,826,583
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	—			47,508
Cash and cash equivalents	10,205			13,867
Restricted cash	15,987			19,702
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,465 and $2,848, respectively	25,266			23,073
Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $376 and $182, respectively	25,583			25,472
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $853 and $857, respectively	122,742			115,030
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	64,249			65,813
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $85,548 and $76,840, respectively	181,802			168,019
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,561 and $12,318, respectively	41,864			44,458
Total Assets	$	3,538,548		$	3,349,525
Liabilities, Redeemable Operating Partnership Units and Equity:
Mortgages and notes payable	$	1,931,655		$	1,859,162
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	185,041			172,026
Financing obligations	28,392			29,358
Total Liabilities	2,145,088			2,060,546
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable Operating Partnership Units:
Common Units, 3,660,545 and 3,733,016 outstanding, respectively	130,351			124,869
Series A Preferred Units (liquidation preference $1,000 per unit), 29,077 units issued and outstanding	29,077			29,077
Total Redeemable Operating Partnership Units	159,428			153,946
Equity:
Common Units:
General partner Common Units, 872,201 and 836,356 outstanding, respectively	12,332			11,427
Limited partner Common Units, 82,687,402 and 79,066,272 outstanding, respectively	1,221,107			1,131,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,142		)	(12,628		)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	4,735			4,753
Total Equity	1,234,032			1,135,033
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Operating Partnership Units and Equity	$	3,538,548		$	3,349,525

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited and in thousands, except per unit amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Rental and other revenues	$	138,515		$	126,728		$	274,631		$	250,762
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	49,611			45,825			98,376			89,945
Depreciation and amortization	42,394			38,991			84,208			75,687
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066			—			1,066			—
General and administrative	8,419			8,959			18,975			18,694
Total operating expenses	101,490			93,775			202,625			184,326
Interest expense:
Contractual	22,398			23,548			45,196			47,399
Amortization of deferred financing costs	948			900			1,897			1,802
Financing obligations	(60		)	(76		)	61			(152		)
	23,286			24,372			47,154			49,049
Other income:
Interest and other income	1,617			1,737			3,400			3,967
Losses on debt extinguishment	—			(973		)	(164		)	(973		)
	1,617			764			3,236			2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	15,356			9,345			28,088			20,381
Losses on disposition of property	(37		)	—			(37		)	—
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	—			110			—			175
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	916			1,511			1,299			1,351
Income from continuing operations	16,235			10,966			29,350			21,907
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	184			2,150			245			4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163			1,385			13,694			6,519
	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income	29,582			14,501			43,289			32,835
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Earnings per Common Unit – basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.05			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.18		$	0.49		$	0.40
Weighted average Common Units outstanding – basic	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Earnings per Common Unit – diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Weighted average Common Units outstanding – diluted	86,222			78,112			85,343			77,192
Distributions declared per Common Unit	$	0.425		$	0.425		$	0.850		$	0.850
Net income available for common unitholders:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	15,421		$	10,116		$	27,706		$	20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	29,582		$	14,501		$	43,289		$	32,835
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91		)	296			299			583
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319			(7,481		)	6,599			(7,087		)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	800			782			1,588			1,459
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	7,028			(6,403		)	8,486			(5,045		)
Total comprehensive income	36,610			8,098			51,775			27,790
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Comprehensive income attributable to common unitholders	$	36,423		$	7,875		$	51,385		$	27,383

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Capital

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Common Units						Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates			Total Partners’ Capital
	General Partners’ Capital			Limited Partners’ Capital
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	11,427		$	1,131,481		$	(12,628	)	$	4,753		$	1,135,033
Issuances of Common Units, net of tax withholdings	1,225			121,265			—			—			122,490
Distributions paid on Common Units	(724		)	(71,631		)	—			—			(72,355		)
Distributions paid on Preferred Units	(13		)	(1,241		)	—			—			(1,254		)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	47			4,690			—			—			4,737
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	—			—			—			(408		)	(408		)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner	(59		)	(5,927		)	—			—			(5,986		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(4		)	(386		)	—			390			—
Comprehensive income:
Net income	433			42,856			—			—			43,289
Other comprehensive income	—			—			8,486			—			8,486
Total comprehensive income													51,775
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	12,332		$	1,221,107		$	(4,142	)	$	4,735		$	1,234,032

	Common Units						Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates			Total Partners’ Capital
	General Partners’ Capital			Limited Partners’ Capital
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	9,575		$	948,187		$	(5,734	)	$	4,646		$	956,674
Issuances of Common Units, net of tax withholdings	918			90,918			—			—			91,836
Distributions paid on Common Units	(656		)	(64,941		)	—			—			(65,597		)
Distributions paid on Preferred Units	(13		)	(1,241		)	—			—			(1,254		)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	45			4,414			—			—			4,459
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	—			—			—			(460		)	(460		)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner	(144		)	(14,294		)	—			—			(14,438		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(4		)	(403		)				407			—
Comprehensive income:
Net income	328			32,507			—			—			32,835
Other comprehensive loss	—			—			(5,045		)	—			(5,045		)
Total comprehensive income													27,790
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	10,049		$	995,147		$	(10,779	)	$	4,593		$	999,010

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Operating activities:
Net income	$	43,289		$	32,835
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	84,767			79,113
Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities	(198		)	180
Share-based compensation expense	4,737			4,459
Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable	380			538
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897			1,802
Amortization of cash flow hedges	1,588			1,459
Impairments of real estate assets	1,481			—
Losses on debt extinguishment	164			973
Net gains on disposition of property	(13,657		)	(6,519		)
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	—			(175		)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1,299		)	(1,351		)
Changes in financing obligations	(391		)	(584		)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,814			2,211
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,295			7,298
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,189		)	(3,077		)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable	(8,009		)	(9,415		)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(587		)	(16,413		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	117,082			93,334
Investing activities:
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired	(228,461		)	—
Investments in development in process	(11,499		)	(1,531		)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs	(42,343		)	(43,851		)
Investments in building improvements	(26,466		)	(19,758		)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets	60,381			19,898
Net proceeds from disposition of for-sale residential condominiums	—			2,492
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates	435			901
Investments in and repayments of mortgages and notes receivable	(156		)	1,544
Investments in and advances/repayments to/from unconsolidated affiliates	(429		)	(2,750		)
Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities	7,853			4,031
Net cash used in investing activities	(240,685		)	(39,024		)
Financing activities:
Distributions on Common Units	(72,355		)	(65,597		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(408		)	(460		)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Units	126,738			95,289
Costs paid for the issuance of Common Units	(1,711		)	(1,316		)
Repurchase of units related to tax withholdings	(2,537		)	(2,137		)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	346,300			106,300
Repayments of revolving credit facility	(233,900		)	(392,800		)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable	—			225,000
Repayments of mortgages and notes payable	(39,610		)	(19,359		)
Payments on financing obligations	(575		)	(38		)
Additions to deferred financing costs and other financing activities	(747		)	(2,458		)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	119,941			(58,830		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(3,662	)	$	(4,520	)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Continued

(Unaudited and in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(3,662	)	$	(4,520	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	13,867			11,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	10,205		$	6,631

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	40,480	$	48,063

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	$	6,599	$	(7,087	)
Changes in accrued capital expenditures	12,618		(2,448		)
Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets	17,732		28,629
Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing and leasing costs	11,363		8,765
Unrealized gains on marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan	312		216
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value	5,482		14,225
Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond	299		583
Reduction of advances to unconsolidated affiliates related to acquisition activities	—		26,000

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

(Unaudited)

1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) is a fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that provides leasing, management, development, construction and other customer-related services for its properties and for third parties. The Company conducts virtually all of its activities through Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). At June 30, 2013, the Company and/or the Operating Partnership wholly owned: 291 in-service office, industrial and retail properties, comprising 29.6 million square feet; 634 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, of which 566 acres are considered core assets; and two office development properties. In addition, we owned interests (50.0% or less) in 30 in-service office properties, a rental residential development property and 11 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, which includes a 12.5% interest in a 261,000 square foot office property directly owned by the Company (not included in the Operating Partnership’s Consolidated Financial Statements).

The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. At June 30, 2013, the Company owned all of the Preferred Units and 83.6 million, or 95.8%, of the Common Units in the Operating Partnership. Limited partners, including two directors of the Company, own the remaining 3.7 million Common Units. During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company redeemed 72,471 Common Units for a like number of shares of Common Stock. As a result of this activity, the percentage of Common Units owned by the Company increased from 95.6% at December 31, 2012 to 95.8% at June 30, 2013.

Common Stock Offerings

During the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,756,590 and 3,056,381 shares of Common Stock, respectively, under its equity sales agreements at an average gross sales price of $38.32 and $37.31 per share, respectively, and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $66.3 million and $112.3 million, respectively.

Basis of Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale those properties classified as held for sale during the three months endedJune 30, 2013. Our Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in discontinued operations the operations for those properties classified as discontinued operations.

The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements include the Operating Partnership, wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Company has the controlling interest. The Operating Partnership's Consolidated Financial Statements include wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Operating Partnership has the controlling interest. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had involvement with, but are not the primary beneficiary in, an entity that we concluded to be a variable interest entity (see Note 3).

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have omitted certain notes and other information from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report as permitted by SEC rules and regulations. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2.    Real Estate Assets

Acquisitions

During the second quarter of 2013, we acquired an office property in Atlanta, GA encompassing 553,000 square feet for a purchase price of $140.1 million.

During the first quarter of 2013, we acquired:

• two office properties in Tampa, FL encompassing 372,000 square feet for a purchase price of $52.5 million,

• two office properties in Greensboro, NC encompassing 195,000 square feet for a purchase price of $30.8 million, and

• five acres of development land in Memphis, TN for a purchase price of $4.8 million.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we expensed $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to these acquisitions. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations.

Dispositions

During the second quarter of 2013, we sold:

• five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.5 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million;

• six industrial properties and a land parcel in a single transaction in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $38.7 million (before $1.8 million in closing credits to buyer for unfunded tenant improvements and after $1.3 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of $13.2 million; and

• two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.8 million and recorded a loss on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million.

During the first quarter of 2013, we sold two office properties in Orlando, FL for a sale price of $14.6 million (before $0.8 million in closing credits to buyer for unfunded tenant improvements) and recorded a loss on disposition of discontinued operations of $0.3 million.

In connection with the disposition of an office property in Jackson, MS in the third quarter of 2012, we had the right to receive additional cash consideration of up to $1.5 million upon the satisfaction of a certain post-closing requirement. The post-closing requirement was satisfied and the cash consideration was received during the first quarter of 2013. Accordingly, we recognized $1.5 million in additional gain on disposition of discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2013.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

2.    Real Estate Assets - Continued

Impairments

During the second quarter of 2013, we recorded impairments of real estate assets of $1.1 million on four properties in a single office park in Winston-Salem, NC. These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

During the first quarter of 2013, we recorded impairments of real estate assets of $0.4 million on two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA and recorded impairments of real estate assets held for sale of $0.7 million on five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA. These properties were subsequently sold in the second quarter of 2013 and are classified as discontinued operations. These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

3.    Mortgages and Notes Receivable

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes receivable:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Seller financing (first mortgages)	$	16,113		$	15,853
Less allowance	—			—
	16,113			15,853
Mortgage receivable	8,715			8,648
Less allowance	—			—
	8,715			8,648
Promissory notes	1,131			1,153
Less allowance	(376		)	(182		)
	755			971
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	$	25,583		$	25,472

During 2010, we provided seller financing in conjunction with two disposition transactions. The seller financing is evidenced by first mortgages secured by the assignment of rents and the underlying real estate assets.

During 2012, we provided secured acquisition financing to a third party. We also agreed to loan such third party $8.4 million on a secured basis to fund future infrastructure development. As of June 30, 2013, $0.1 million has been funded to the third party for infrastructure development. We concluded this arrangement to be an interest in a variable interest entity. However, since we do not have the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the entity, we do not qualify as the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the entity is not consolidated. Our risk of loss with respect to this arrangement is limited to the carrying value of the mortgage receivable and the future infrastructure development funding commitment.

We evaluate the ability to collect our mortgages and notes receivable by monitoring the leasing statistics and/or market fundamentals of these assets. As of June 30, 2013, our mortgages and notes receivable were not in default and there were no other indicators of impairment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

3.    Mortgages and Notes Receivable - Continued

The following table sets forth our notes receivable allowance, which relates only to promissory notes:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013		2012
Beginning notes receivable allowance	$	437		$	122		$	182	$	61
Recoveries/write-offs/other	(61		)	(4		)	194		57
Total notes receivable allowance	$	376		$	118		$	376	$	118

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates

Unconsolidated Affiliates

We have equity interests of up to 50.0% in various joint ventures with unrelated third parties that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence over their operating and financial policies.

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Company's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	23,935	$	26,049	$	47,451		$	50,869
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,739		12,666		22,948			24,082
Depreciation and amortization	6,227		5,919		12,373			12,484
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,689		5,267		9,428			11,097
Total expenses	22,655		23,852		49,539			54,843
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,280		2,197		(2,088		)	(3,974		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,323	$	8,472	$	(2,021	)	$	2,301
The Company's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,092	$	1,675	$	4,107		$	3,773
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,732	$	1,843	$	3,484		$	3,823
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
The Company's share of net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
Adjustments for management and other fees	342		375		774			1,008
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	913	$	1,508	$	1,349		$	1,346

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates - Continued

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	22,892	$	25,057	$	45,371		$	48,854
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,087		12,076		21,695			22,877
Depreciation and amortization	5,915		5,607		11,750			11,861
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,532		5,103		9,110			10,766
Total expenses	21,534		22,786		47,345			52,684
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,358		2,271		(1,974		)	(3,830		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,401	$	8,546	$	(1,907	)	$	2,445
The Operating Partnership's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,053	$	1,636	$	4,029		$	3,695
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,712	$	1,823	$	3,444		$	3,782
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
The Operating Partnership's share of net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
Adjustments for management and other fees	334		369		709			995
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	916	$	1,511	$	1,299		$	1,351

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates - Continued

Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC ("DLF I")

During the second quarter of 2013, DLF I sold an office property to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $5.9 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million. We recorded less than $0.1 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

During the first quarter of 2013, DLF I recorded impairments of real estate assets of $4.8 million on an office property in Atlanta, GA and an office property in Charlotte, NC.  We recorded $1.0 million as our share of this impairment charge through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.  These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

Highwoods DLF 97/26 DLF 99/32, LP ("DLF II")

During the first quarter of 2013, DLF II sold an office property to unrelated third parties for a sale price of $10.1 million (after $0.3 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of less than $0.1 million. As our cost basis is different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $0.4 million of gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

5.    Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities

The following table sets forth total intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, net of accumulated amortization:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets:
Deferred financing costs	$	21,368		$	21,759
Less accumulated amortization	(9,528		)	(7,862		)
	11,840			13,897
Deferred leasing costs (including lease incentives and above market lease and in-place lease acquisition-related intangible assets)	245,982			223,100
Less accumulated amortization	(76,020		)	(68,978		)
	169,962			154,122
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net	$	181,802		$	168,019
Liabilities (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities):
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities	$	45,415		$	37,019
Less accumulated amortization	(5,350		)	(3,383		)
	$	40,065		$	33,636

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

5.    Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities - Continued

The following table sets forth amortization of intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$	948		$	900		$	1,897		$	1,802
Amortization of deferred leasing costs and acquisition-related intangible assets (in depreciation and amortization)	$	8,123		$	7,180		$	16,431		$	13,505
Amortization of lease incentives (in rental and other revenues)	$	344		$	330		$	725		$	664
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental and other revenues)	$	484		$	324		$	951		$	594
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental property and other expenses)	$	139		$	—		$	276		$	—
Amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities (in rental and other revenues)	$	(1,031	)	$	(553	)	$	(2,153	)	$	(1,097	)

The following table sets forth scheduled future amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities:

	Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs		Amortization of Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Depreciation and Amortization)		Amortization of Lease Incentives (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (in Rental and Other Revenues)
July 1 through December 31, 2013	$	1,828	$	17,283	$	621	$	1,032	$	277	$	(2,856	)
2014	3,241		30,455		1,160		1,817		553		(5,080		)
2015	2,606		24,935		932		1,438		553		(4,367		)
2016	1,508		20,563		738		1,085		553		(4,293		)
2017	1,220		17,526		664		951		553		(4,037		)
Thereafter	1,437		41,368		2,107		1,156		1,642		(19,432		)
	$	11,840	$	152,130	$	6,222	$	7,479	$	4,131	$	(40,065	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods as of June 30, 2013 (in years)	5.4		6.4		7.6		5.1		8.0		9.2

The following table sets forth the intangible assets acquired and below market lease liabilities assumed as a result of 2013 acquisition activity:

	Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)		Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Depreciation and Amortization)		Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)
Amount recorded from acquisition activity	$	3,383	$	19,180	$	(8,582	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods (in years)	4.2		5.3		7.5

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

6.    Mortgages and Notes Payable

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes payable:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Secured indebtedness	$	544,510	$	549,607
Unsecured indebtedness	1,387,145		1,309,555
Total mortgages and notes payable	$	1,931,655	$	1,859,162

At June 30, 2013, our secured mortgage loans were collateralized by real estate assets with an aggregate undepreciated book value of $964.8 million.

Our $475.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in July 2015 and includes an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year. There was $135.4 million and $113.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, respectively. At both June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, we had $0.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduces the availability on our revolving credit facility. As a result, the unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013 was $339.5 million and $361.9 million, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2013, we prepaid the remaining $35.0 million balance on a $200.0 million bank term loan that was originally scheduled to mature in February 2016. We recorded $0.2 million of loss on debt extinguishment related to this repayment.

We are currently in compliance with the debt covenants and other requirements with respect to our debt.

7. Derivative Financial Instruments

Our interest rate swaps have been designated as and are being accounted for as cash flow hedges with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income each reporting period. No gain or loss was recognized related to hedge ineffectiveness or to amounts excluded from effectiveness testing on our cash flow hedges during the six months endedJune 30, 2013. We have no collateral requirements related to our interest rate swaps.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable-rate debt. During the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, we estimate that $3.2 million will be reclassified to interest expense.

For the periods ending June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of our derivatives were in a liability position. The following table sets forth the fair value of our liability derivatives:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liability Derivatives:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	1,103	$	9,369

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

7. Derivative Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth the effect of our cash flow hedges on AOCL and interest expense:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012			2013		2012
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) recognized in AOCL on derivatives (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	6,319	$	(7,481	)	$	6,599	$	(7,087	)
Amount of losses reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	800	$	782		$	1,588	$	1,459

8. Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates

At June 30, 2013, our noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates relates to our joint venture partner's 50.0% interest in office properties located in Richmond, VA. Our joint venture partner is an unrelated third party.

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership

The following table sets forth the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869		$	110,655
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	9,649			16,501
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	(2,851		)	(631		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	1,824			1,513
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(3,140		)	(3,158		)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351		$	124,880

The following table sets forth net income available for common stockholders and transfers from the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522	$	12,962	$	39,871	$	29,656
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,500		568		2,851		631
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests	$	30,022	$	13,530	$	42,722	$	30,287

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

9. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following summarizes the three levels of inputs that we use to measure fair value.

Level 1.  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Our Level 1 assets are investments in marketable securities that we use to pay benefits under our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Our Level 1 liability is our non-qualified deferred compensation obligation. The Company's Level 1 noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership relate to the ownership of Common Units by various individuals and entities other than the Company.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities.

Our Level 2 asset is the fair value of certain of our mortgages and notes receivable, which was estimated by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants.

Our Level 2 liabilities include (1) the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable, which was estimated by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants and (2) interest rate swaps whose fair value is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments of our interest rate swaps are based on the expectation of future LIBOR interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market LIBOR interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk, but were concluded to not be significant inputs to the calculation for the periods presented.

Level 3. Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our Level 3 assets include (1) certain of our mortgages and notes receivable, which were estimated by the income approach utilizing internal cash flow projections and market interest rates to estimate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants, (2) our tax increment financing bond, which is not routinely traded but whose fair value is determined by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to estimate the projected redemption value based on quoted bid/ask prices for similar unrated municipal bonds, and (3) any real estate assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis, which were valued using the terms of definitive sales contracts or the sales comparison approach and substantiated with internal cash flow projections.

Our Level 3 liabilities include the fair value of our contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets and financing obligations, which were estimated by the income approach to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants, utilizing: (1) contractual cash flows; (2) market-based interest rates; and (3) a number of other assumptions including demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates, costs of operation and expected ownership periods.

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

9. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities and the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that are measured at fair value within the fair value hierarchy.

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value at June 30, 2013:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	25,549	$	—	$	16,868	$	8,681
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Impaired real estate assets	5,866		—		—		5,866
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,233		—		—		14,233
Total Assets	$	49,204	$	3,556	$	16,868	$	28,780
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351	$	130,351	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	2,020,130	$	—	$	2,020,130	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	1,103		—		1,103		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	384		—		—		384
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	24,220		—		—		24,220
Total Liabilities	$	2,049,393	$	3,556	$	2,021,233	$	24,604

Fair Value at December 31, 2012:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	24,725	$	—	$	16,077	$	8,648
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,496		—		—		14,496
Total Assets	$	42,575	$	3,354	$	16,077	$	23,144
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869	$	124,869	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	1,987,364	$	—	$	1,987,364	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	9,369		—		9,369		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	563		—		—		563
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	23,252		—		—		23,252
Total Liabilities	$	2,023,902	$	3,354	$	1,996,733	$	23,815

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(1)    Amounts recorded at historical cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

9. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth the changes in our Level 3 asset and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Asset:
Tax Increment Financing Bond:
Beginning balance	$	14,324		$	15,075	$	14,496		$	14,788
Principal repayment	—			—		(562		)	—
Unrealized gains/(losses) (in AOCL)	(91		)	296		299			583
Ending balance	$	14,233		$	15,371	$	14,233		$	15,371
Liability:
Contingent Consideration to Acquire Real Estate Assets:
Beginning balance	$	375		$	—	$	563		$	—
Unrealized (gains)/losses (in general and administrative expenses)	9			—		(179		)	—
Ending balance	$	384		$	—	$	384		$	—

During 2007, we acquired a tax increment financing bond associated with a parking garage developed by us. This bond amortizes to maturity in 2020. The estimated fair value at June 30, 2013 was $1.6 million below the outstanding principal due on the bond. If the discount rate used to fair value this bond was 100 basis points higher or lower, the fair value of the bond would have been $0.5 million lower or $0.5 million higher, respectively, as of June 30, 2013. We intend to hold this bond and have concluded that we will not be required to sell this bond before recovery of the bond principal. Payment of the principal and interest for the bond is guaranteed by us. We have recorded no credit losses related to the bond during the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012. There is no legal right of offset with the liability, which we report as a financing obligation, related to this tax increment financing bond.

The impaired real estate assets that were measured in the second quarter of 2013 at fair value and deemed to be Level 3 assets were valued based primarily on market-based inputs and our assumptions about the use of the assets, as observable inputs were not available. In the absence of observable inputs, we estimate the fair value of real estate using unobservable data such as estimated discount and capitalization rates. We also utilize local and national industry market data such as comparable sales, sales contracts and appraisals to assist us in our estimation of fair value. Significant increases or decreases in any valuation inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.

The following table sets forth quantitative information about the unobservable inputs of our Level 3 assets and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Rate/ Percentage
Assets:
Tax increment financing bond	$	14,233	Income approach	Discount rate	10.2%
Impaired real estate assets	$	5,866	Income approach	Capitalization rate	9.5%-10.5%
				Discount rate	14.0%-15.0%
Liability:
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets	$	384	Income approach	Payout percentage	50.0%

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

10. Share-Based Payments

During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company granted 168,700 stock options with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of a share of its Common Stock on the date of grant. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which resulted in a weighted average grant date fair value per share of $6.50. During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company also granted 86,144 shares of time-based restricted stock and 65,486 shares of total return-based restricted stock with weighted average grant date fair values per share of $36.64 and $31.73, respectively. We recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million and $2.0 million during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $4.7 million and $4.5 million during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At June 30, 2013, there was $6.1 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining contractual term of 2.6 years.

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table sets forth the components of AOCL:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Tax increment financing bond:
Beginning balance	(1,508		)	(2,022		)	$	(1,898	)	$	(2,309	)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91		)	296			299			583
Ending balance	(1,599		)	(1,726		)	(1,599		)	(1,726		)
Cash flow hedges:
Beginning balance	(9,662		)	(2,354		)	(10,730		)	(3,425		)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319			(7,481		)	6,599			(7,087		)
Amortization of cash flow hedges (1)	800			782			1,588			1,459
Ending balance	(2,543		)	(9,053		)	(2,543		)	(9,053		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)

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(1)    Amounts reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense.

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

12. Discontinued Operations

The following table sets forth our operations classified as discontinued operations:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and other revenues	$	365	$	6,051	$	1,624	$	12,389
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	100		2,171		405		4,306
Depreciation and amortization	81		1,607		559		3,426
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		415		—
Total operating expenses	181		3,778		1,379		7,732
Interest expense	—		123		—		248
Income from discontinued operations	184		2,150		245		4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163		1,385		13,694		6,519
Total discontinued operations	$	13,347	$	3,535	$	13,939	$	10,928

The following table sets forth the major classes of assets of our real estate and other assets, net, held for sale:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets:
Land	$	—	$	8,450
Buildings and tenant improvements	—		50,663
Land held for development	—		2,368
Less-accumulated depreciation	—		(17,969		)
Net real estate assets	—		43,512
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net	—		1,962
Deferred leasing costs, net	—		2,004
Prepaid expenses and other assets	—		30
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	$	—	$	47,508

As of June 30, 2013, there were no real estate and other assets, net, held for sale. As of December 31, 2012, real estate and other assets, net, held for sale included 13 industrial properties and a land parcel in Atlanta, GA and two office properties in Orlando, FL. All of these properties are classified as discontinued operations during the six months endedJune 30, 2013.  

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

13. Earnings Per Share and Per Unit

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of the Company:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from continuing operations	(672		)	(517		)	(1,227		)	(982		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	14,746			9,596			26,529			19,259
Income from discontinued operations	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from discontinued operations	(571		)	(169		)	(597		)	(531		)
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776			3,366			13,342			10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522		$	12,962		$	39,871		$	29,656
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	15,418			10,113			27,756			20,241
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	28,765		$	13,648		$	41,695		$	31,169
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share –weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Noncontrolling interests Common Units	3,688			3,718			3,707			3,723
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (1)	86,631			78,521			85,752			77,601
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

13. Earnings Per Share and Per Unit - Continued

(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit – weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.05			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.18		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit –weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Unit – adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions (1)	86,222			78,112			85,343			77,192
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

14. Segment Information

The following tables summarize the rental and other revenues and net operating income, the primary industry property-level performance metric which is defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses, for each of our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and Other Revenues: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	18,303	$	15,331	$	35,837	$	30,238
Greenville, SC	3,130		3,488		6,359		6,991
Kansas City, MO	4,035		3,559		8,005		7,161
Memphis, TN	9,657		9,248		19,040		18,503
Nashville, TN	14,194		14,317		28,269		28,178
Orlando, FL	2,231		2,219		4,453		4,377
Piedmont Triad, NC	7,086		5,071		13,977		10,149
Pittsburgh, PA	13,957		9,110		27,649		18,194
Raleigh, NC	21,726		20,395		42,394		40,169
Richmond, VA	11,861		12,092		23,637		23,599
Tampa, FL	18,025		17,573		36,053		34,706
Total Office Segment	124,205		112,403		245,673		222,265
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	2,226		2,167		4,286		4,254
Piedmont Triad, NC	3,118		3,086		6,241		6,250
Total Industrial Segment	5,344		5,253		10,527		10,504
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Retail Segment	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Rental and Other Revenues	$	138,515	$	126,728	$	274,631	$	250,762

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

14. Segment Information - Continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net Operating Income: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	11,446		$	9,785		$	22,616		$	19,511
Greenville, SC	1,680			2,050			3,569			4,181
Kansas City, MO	2,637			2,184			5,200			4,516
Memphis, TN	5,300			5,297			10,931			10,851
Nashville, TN	10,034			9,831			19,722			19,482
Orlando, FL	1,070			1,056			2,149			2,120
Piedmont Triad, NC	4,568			3,218			8,923			6,449
Pittsburgh, PA	7,904			4,624			15,327			8,904
Raleigh, NC	15,682			14,381			30,312			28,339
Richmond, VA	8,245			8,532			16,361			16,412
Tampa, FL	10,799			10,805			22,301			21,640
Total Office Segment	79,365			71,763			157,411			142,405
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	1,559			1,549			3,039			3,048
Piedmont Triad, NC	2,365			2,307			4,611			4,594
Total Industrial Segment	3,924			3,856			7,650			7,642
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Total Retail Segment	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Residential:
Raleigh, NC	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Total Residential Segment	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Corporate and other	(16		)	(30		)	(34		)	(59		)
Total Net Operating Income	88,882			80,844			176,259			160,696
Reconciliation to income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates:
Depreciation and amortization	(42,394		)	(38,991		)	(84,208		)	(75,687		)
Impairments of real estate assets	(1,066		)	—			(1,066		)	—
General and administrative expenses	(8,397		)	(8,900		)	(18,979		)	(18,573		)
Interest expense	(23,286		)	(24,372		)	(47,154		)	(49,049		)
Other income	1,617			764			3,236			2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	15,356		$	9,345		$	28,088		$	20,381

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(1) Net of discontinued operations.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

15. Subsequent Events

In early July 2013, the Company issued 515,536 shares of Common Stock under its equity sales agreements at an average gross sales price of $35.21 per share and raised net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $17.9 million.

On July 19, 2013, we acquired our joint venture partner's 60.0% interest in the HIW-KC Orlando, LLC joint venture, which owns five office buildings encompassing 1.3 million square feet in Orlando, FL, for a purchase price of$113.3 million. We expect to expense $0.1 million of related acquisition costs. We previously accounted for our 40.0% interest in this joint venture using the equity method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of the joint venture are now wholly owned and will be recorded in our future Consolidated Financial Statements, including assets expected to be recorded at fair value of $188.9 million and secured debt expected to be recorded at fair value of $127.9 million, with an effective interest rate of 3.11%. This debt matures in July 2014. As a result of acquiring a controlling interest in this joint venture, our previously held equity interest was remeasured at fair value resulting in a gain of approximately $7 million. Due to the limited time since the acquisition date, our initial accounting for this transaction is incomplete and, as such, we are unable to provide purchase price allocation disclosures.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that provides leasing, management, development, construction and other customer-related services for our properties and for third parties. The Company conducts virtually all of its activities through the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership is managed by the Company, its sole general partner. At June 30, 2013, we wholly owned: 291 in-service office, industrial and retail properties, comprising 29.6 million square feet; 634 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, of which 566 acres are considered core assets; and two office development properties. In addition, we owned interests (50.0% or less) in 30 in-service office properties, a rental residential development property and 11 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, which includes a 12.5% interest in a 261,000 square foot office property directly owned by the Company (not included in the Operating Partnership’s Consolidated Financial Statements). We are based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and our properties and development land are located in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional information about us can be found on our website at www.highwoods.com. Information on our website is not part of this Quarterly Report.

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information in this Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies and prospects under this section. You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue” or other similar words. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. When considering such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the following important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement:

• the financial condition of our customers could deteriorate;

• we may not be able to lease or release second generation space, defined as previously occupied space that becomes available for lease, quickly or on as favorable terms as old leases;

• we may not be able to lease our newly constructed buildings as quickly or on as favorable terms as originally anticipated;

• we may not be able to complete development, acquisition, reinvestment, disposition or joint venture projects as quickly or on as favorable terms as anticipated;

• development activity by our competitors in our existing markets could result in an excessive supply of office, industrial and retail properties relative to customer demand;

• our markets may suffer declines in economic growth;

• unanticipated increases in interest rates could increase our debt service costs;

• unanticipated increases in operating expenses could negatively impact our operating results;

• we may not be able to meet our liquidity requirements or obtain capital on favorable terms to fund our working capital needs and growth initiatives or to repay or refinance outstanding debt upon maturity; and

• the Company could lose key executive officers.

This list of risks and uncertainties, however, is not intended to be exhaustive. You should also review the other cautionary statements we make in “Business – Risk Factors” set forth in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Executive Summary

Our Strategic Plan focuses on:

• owning high-quality, differentiated real estate assets in the key infill business districts in our core markets;

• improving the operating results of our existing properties through concentrated leasing, asset management, cost control and customer service efforts;

• developing and acquiring office properties in key infill business districts that improve the overall quality of our portfolio and generate attractive returns over the long term for our stockholders;

• selectively disposing of properties no longer considered to be core assets primarily due to location, age, quality and/or overall strategic fit; and

• maintaining a conservative, flexible balance sheet with ample liquidity to meet our funding needs and growth prospects.

While we own and operate a limited number of industrial, retail and residential properties, our operating results depend heavily on successfully leasing and operating our office properties. Economic growth and employment levels in our core markets are and will continue to be important determinative factors in predicting our future operating results.

The key components affecting our rental and other revenues are average occupancy, rental rates, levels of cost recovery income, new developments placed in service, acquisitions and dispositions. Average occupancy generally increases during times of improving economic growth, as our ability to lease space outpaces vacancies that occur upon the expirations of existing leases. Average occupancy generally declines during times of slower economic growth, when new vacancies tend to outpace our ability to lease space. Asset acquisitions, dispositions and new developments placed in service directly impact our rental revenues and could impact our average occupancy, depending upon the occupancy rate of the properties that are acquired, sold or placed in service. A further indicator of the predictability of future revenues is the expected lease expirations of our portfolio. As a result, in addition to seeking to increase our average occupancy by leasing current vacant space, we also must concentrate our leasing efforts on renewing leases on expiring space. For more information regarding our lease expirations, see "Properties - Lease Expirations" in our 2012 Annual Report. Our occupancy declined from 90.9% at December 31, 2012 to 90.0% at June 30, 2013 primarily due to a scheduled expiration of a large customer in Tampa, FL and the acquisition of a relatively low occupied 553,000 square foot building in Atlanta, GA in the second quarter. We expect average occupancy to be 90.1% for the second half of 2013 compared to 90.4% for the first half of 2013 primarily due to the effect of the scheduled expiration and acquisition referenced above and a scheduled expiration later this year of a large customer in Atlanta, GA.

Whether or not our rental revenue tracks average occupancy proportionally depends upon whether rents under signed new and renewal leases are higher or lower than the rents under the previous leases. Annualized rental revenues from second generation leases expiring during any particular year are generally less than 15% of our total annual rental revenues. The following table sets forth information regarding second generation leases signed during the second quarter of 2013 (we define second generation leases as leases with new customers, renewals of existing customers for space that has been previously occupied under our ownership and leases with respect to vacant space in acquired buildings):

	Office						Industrial						Retail
	New			Renewal			New			Renewal			New			Renewal
Leased space (in rentable square feet)	347,229			664,124			12,140			74,126			11,072			4,836
Square foot weighted average term (in years)	6.4			3.9			3.8			3.6			9.6			10.0
Base rents (per square foot) (1)	$	20.60		$	20.18		$	6.58		$	5.24		$	32.57		$	39.20
Rent concessions (per square foot) (1)	(0.94		)	(0.27		)	(0.30		)	(0.14		)	(0.23		)	(0.13		)
GAAP rents (per square foot) (1)	$	19.66		$	19.91		$	6.28		$	5.10		$	32.34		$	39.07
Tenant improvements (per square foot) (1)	$	2.68		$	1.41		$	1.22		$	0.17		$	6.48		$	7.60
Leasing commissions (per square foot) (1)	$	0.76		$	0.57		$	0.22		$	0.08		$	1.41		$	0.68

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(1) Weighted average per rentable square foot on an annual basis over the lease term.

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Compared to previous leases, annual GAAP rents for new and renewal leases combined were $19.82 per square foot, or 1.1% higher, for office leases, $5.27 per square foot, or 4.8% higher, for industrial leases and $34.39 per square foot, or 81.3% higher, for retail leases.

We strive to maintain a diverse, stable and creditworthy customer base. We have an internal guideline whereby customers that account for more than 3% of our revenues are periodically reviewed with the Company's Board of Directors. Currently, no customer accounts for more than 3% of our revenues other than the Federal Government, which accounted for less than 10.0% of our revenues on an annualized basis, as of June 30, 2013.

Our expenses primarily consist of rental property expenses, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. From time to time, expenses also include impairments of real estate assets. Rental property expenses are expenses associated with our ownership and operation of rental properties and include expenses that vary somewhat proportionately to occupancy levels, such as maintenance, repairs and utilities, and expenses that do not vary based on occupancy, such as property taxes and insurance. Depreciation and amortization is a non-cash expense associated with the ownership of real property and generally remains relatively consistent each year, unless we buy, place in service or sell assets, since we depreciate our properties and related building and tenant improvement assets on a straight-line basis over fixed lives. General and administrative expenses, net of amounts capitalized, consist primarily of management and employee salaries and other personnel costs, corporate overhead and long-term incentive compensation.

We intend to maintain a conservative and flexible balance sheet that allows us to capitalize on favorable development and acquisition opportunities as they arise. We anticipate commencing up to $235 million of new development in 2013. Any such projects would not be placed in service until 2015 or beyond. We also anticipate acquiring up to $550 million of properties and selling up to $225 million of non-core properties in 2013. We generally seek to acquire and develop assets that are consistent with our Strategic Plan, improve the average quality of our overall portfolio and deliver consistent and sustainable value for our stockholders over the long-term. Whether or not an asset acquisition or new development results in higher per share net income or FFO in any given period depends upon a number of factors, including whether the net operating income for any such period exceeds the actual cost of capital used to finance the acquisition. We generally intend to grow the Company on a leverage-neutral basis. Forward-looking information regarding 2013 operating performance contained below under "Results of Operations" excludes the impact of any potential acquisitions or dispositions.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30,2013 and 2012

Rental and Other Revenues

Rental and other revenues from continuing operations were $11.8 million, or 9.3%, higher in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions, which accounted for $12.8 million of the increase, partly offset by lower same property revenues of $1.1 million. Same property revenues were lower in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to a decrease in average occupancy to 90.0% in the second quarter of 2013 from 90.4% in the second quarter of 2012. We expect rental and other revenues for the remainder of 2013 to increase over 2012 primarily due to the full period contribution of acquisitions closed in 2012 and the first half of 2013.

Operating Expenses

Rental property and other expenses were $3.7 million, or 8.2%, higher in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions, which accounted for $4.9 million of the increase, partly offset by lower same property operating expenses of $1.0 million. Same property operating expenses were lower in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower utilities and repairs and maintenance, partly offset by higher property taxes. We expect rental property and other expenses for the remainder of 2013 to increase over 2012 primarily due to the full period contribution of acquisitions closed in 2012 and the first half of 2013 and increases in same property operating expenses.

Operating margin, defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses expressed as a percentage of rental and other revenues, was higher at 64.2% for the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 63.8% for the second quarter of 2012. Operating margin is expected to slightly decrease for the remainder of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to the seasonality of utility expenses and the timing of repairs and maintenance.

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Depreciation and amortization was $3.4 million, or 8.7%, higher in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions. We expect depreciation and amortization for the remainder of 2013 to increase over 2012 primarily due to the full period contribution of acquisitions closed in 2012 and the first half of 2013.

We recorded impairments of real estate assets of $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2013 on four properties in a single office park in Winston-Salem, NC, which resulted from a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions. We recorded no such impairments in the second quarter of 2012. Impairments can arise from a number of factors; accordingly, there can be no assurances that we will not be required to record additional impairment charges in the future.

General and administrative expenses were $0.5 million, or 5.7%, lower in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower incentive compensation, partly offset by higher salaries and acquisition costs. We expect general and administrative expenses for the remainder of 2013 to decrease when compared with 2012 primarily due to lower incentive compensation and acquisition costs, partly offset by higher salaries.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $1.1 million, or 4.5%, lower in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower average interest rates and higher capitalized interest, partly offset by higher average debt balances. We expect interest expense for the remainder of 2013 to decrease when compared with 2012 primarily due to lower average interest rates and higher capitalized interest.

Other Income

Other income was $0.9 millionhigher in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to a loss on debt extinguishment in 2012. We expect other income for the remainder of 2013 to decrease when compared with 2012 primarily due to a decrease in interest income on notes receivable resulting from the 2012 repayment of a secured loan we made to our DLF I joint venture in 2011.

Net Gains on Disposition of Discontinued Operations

Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations were $11.8 millionhigher in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to 2012 due to the net effect of our disposition activity.

Six Months Ended June 30,2013 and 2012

Rental and Other Revenues

Rental and other revenues from continuing operations were $23.9 million, or 9.5%, higher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions, which accounted for $24.1 million of the increase, partly offset by lower same property revenues of $0.9 million. Same property revenues were lower in thefirst six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower termination fees.

Operating Expenses

Rental property and other expenses were $8.3 million, or 9.2%, higher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions, which accounted for $8.9 million of the increase, partly offset by lower same property operating expenses of $0.4 million. Same property operating expenses were lower in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower utilities and repairs and maintenance, partly offset by higher contract services and insurance premiums.

Operating margin, defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses expressed as a percentage of rental and other revenues, was slightly higher at 64.2% for the first six months of 2013, as compared to 64.1% for the first six months of 2012.

Depreciation and amortization was $8.5 million, or 11.3%, higher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to recent acquisitions.

We recorded impairments of real estate assets of $1.1 million in the first six months of 2013 on four properties in a single office park in Winston-Salem, NC, which resulted from a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions. We recorded no such impairments in the first six months of 2012.

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General and administrative expenses were $0.4 million, or 2.2%, higher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to higher acquisition costs and salaries, partly offset by lower incentive compensation.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $1.9 million, or 3.9%, lower in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to lower average interest rates and higher capitalized interest.

Other Income

Other income was $0.2 million, or 8.1%, higher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to a loss on debt extinguishment in 2012, partly offset by a decrease in interest income on notes receivable resulting from the 2012 repayment of a secured loan we made to our DLF I joint venture in 2011.

Net Gains on Disposition of Discontinued Operations

Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations were $7.2 millionhigher in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 due to the net effect of our disposition activity. In the first quarter of 2013, we recorded impairments of real estate assets of $0.4 million on two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA and recorded impairments of real estate assets held for sale of $0.7 million on five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA, which resulted from a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions. These properties were subsequently sold in the second quarter of 2013 and are classified as discontinued operations. We recorded no such impairments in the first six months of 2012.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our goal is to maintain a conservative and flexible balance sheet with access to multiple sources of debt and equity capital and sufficient availability under our revolving credit facility. We generally use rents received from customers to fund our operating expenses, recurring capital expenditures and distributions. To fund property acquisitions, development activity or building renovations and repay debt upon maturity, we may use current cash balances, sell assets, obtain new debt and/or issue equity. Our debt generally consists of mortgage debt, unsecured debt securities, bank term loans and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Statements of Cash Flows

We report and analyze our cash flows based on operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. The following table sets forth the changes in the Company’s cash flows ($ in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			Change
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities	$	116,926		$	93,328		$	23,598
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities	(240,685		)	(39,024		)	(201,661		)
Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Financing Activities	120,098			(58,965		)	179,063
Total Cash Flows	$	(3,661	)	$	(4,661	)	$	1,000

In calculating net cash related to operating activities, depreciation and amortization, which are non-cash expenses, are added back to net income. As a result, we have historically generated a positive amount of cash from operating activities. From period to period, cash flow from operations depends primarily upon changes in our net income, as discussed more fully above under “Results of Operations,” changes in receivables and payables, and net additions or decreases in our overall portfolio, which affect the amount of depreciation and amortization expense.

Net cash related to investing activities generally relates to capitalized costs incurred for leasing and major building improvements and our acquisition, development, disposition and joint venture capital activity. During periods of significant net acquisition and/or development activity, our cash used in such investing activities will generally exceed cash provided by investing activities, which typically consists of cash received upon the sale of properties and distributions of capital from our joint ventures.

Net cash related to financing activities generally relates to distributions, incurrence and repayment of debt, and issuances, repurchases or redemptions of Common Stock, Common Units and Preferred Stock. As discussed previously, we use a significant amount of our cash to fund distributions. Whether or not we have increases in the outstanding balances of debt during a period depends generally upon the net effect of our acquisition, disposition, development and joint venture activity. We generally use our revolving credit facility for daily working capital purposes, which means that during any given period, in order to minimize interest expense, we may record significant repayments and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

The change in net cash related to operating activities in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 was primarily due to higher net cash from the operations of acquired properties and lower cash paid for operating expenses.

The change in net cash related to investing activities in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 was primarily due to higher acquisition and development activity in 2013, partly offset by higher net proceeds from dispositions of real estate assets in 2013.

The change in net cash related to financing activities in the first six months of 2013 as compared to 2012 was primarily due to higher net repayments of borrowings in 2012, partly offset by higher proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock in 2013.

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Capitalization

The following table sets forth the Company’s capitalization (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Mortgages and notes payable, at recorded book value	$	1,931,655	$	1,859,162
Financing obligations	$	28,392	$	29,358
Preferred Stock, at liquidation value	$	29,077	$	29,077
Common Stock outstanding	83,968		80,311
Common Units outstanding (not owned by the Company)	3,661		3,733
Per share stock price at period end	$	35.61	$	33.45
Market value of Common Stock and Common Units	$	3,120,469	$	2,811,272
Total market capitalization	$	5,109,593	$	4,728,869

At June 30, 2013, our mortgages and notes payable and outstanding preferred stock represented 38.4% of our total market capitalization and 43.4% of the undepreciated book value of our assets.

Our mortgages and notes payable as of June 30, 2013 consisted of $544.5 million of secured indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of 5.75% and $1,387.1 million of unsecured indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of 4.34%. The secured indebtedness was collateralized by real estate assets with an aggregate undepreciated book value of $964.8 million.

Current and Future Cash Needs

Rental and other revenues are our principal source of funds to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. Other sources of funds for short-term liquidity needs include available working capital and borrowings under our existing revolving credit facility, which had $361.9 million of availability at July 18, 2013. Our short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of operating expenses, interest and principal amortization on our debt, distributions and capital expenditures, including building improvement costs, tenant improvement costs and lease commissions. Building improvements are capital costs to maintain or enhance existing buildings not typically related to a specific customer. Tenant improvements are the costs required to customize space for the specific needs of customers. We anticipate that our available cash and cash equivalents and cash provided by operating activities, together with cash available from borrowings under our revolving credit facility, will be adequate to meet our short-term liquidity requirements.

Our long-term liquidity uses generally consist of the retirement or refinancing of debt upon maturity (including mortgage debt, our revolving credit facility, term loans and other unsecured debt), funding of existing and new building development or land infrastructure projects and funding acquisitions of buildings and development land. Our expected future capital expenditures for started and/or committed new development projects were $72.9 million at June 30, 2013. Additionally, we may, from time to time, retire some or all of our remaining outstanding Preferred Stock and/or unsecured debt securities through redemptions, open market repurchases, privately negotiated acquisitions or otherwise.

We expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs through a combination of:

• cash flow from operating activities;

• bank term loans and borrowings under our revolving credit facility;

• the issuance of unsecured debt;

• the issuance of secured debt;

• the issuance of equity securities by the Company or the Operating Partnership; and

• the disposition of non-core assets.

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Acquisition and Disposition Activity

During the second quarter of 2013, we acquired an office property in Atlanta, GA encompassing 553,000 square feet for a purchase price of $140.1 million and recorded acquisition-related costs of $0.4 million.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations. We have invested or intend to invest an additional $3.3 million in the aggregate of planned building improvements and future tenant improvements committed under existing leases acquired in the building acquisition. Based on the total anticipated investment of $143.4 million, the capitalization rate for the acquisition of this building, which was 67% occupied at closing, is 4.9% using projected GAAP net operating income from existing customers for our first year of ownership. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. See “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

In the normal course of business, we regularly evaluate potential acquisitions. As a result, from time to time, we may have one or more potential acquisitions under consideration that are in varying stages of evaluation, negotiation or due diligence, including potential acquisitions that are subject to non-binding letters of intent or enforceable contracts. Consummation of any transaction is subject to a number of contingencies, including the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. No assurances can be provided that we will acquire any properties in the future. Acquired properties may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations due to lease-up risk, renovation cost risks and other factors. In addition, the renovation and improvement costs we incur in bringing an acquired property up to market standards may exceed our estimates. Acquired properties could change our liquidity position, capital resources and revenues and expenses.

During the second quarter of 2013, we sold:

• five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.5 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million;

• six industrial properties and a land parcel in a single transaction in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $38.7 million (before $1.8 million in closing credits to buyer for unfunded tenant improvements and after $1.3 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of $13.2 million; and

• two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.8 million and recorded a loss on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million.

Financing Activity

On May 1, 2013, we entered into separate equity sales agreements with each of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BB&T Capital Markets, a division of BB&T Securities, LLC, Comerica Securities, Inc., Jefferies LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. Under the terms of the equity distribution agreements, the Company may offer and sell shares of its Common Stock from time to time through such firms, acting as agents of the Company or as principals. Sales of the shares, if any, may be made by means of ordinary brokers' transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices or as otherwise agreed with any of such firms. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued 1,756,590 shares of Common Stock at an average gross sales price of $38.32 per share and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $66.3 million. We paid an aggregate of $1.0 million in sales commissions to Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Jefferies LLC during the second quarter of 2013. In early July 2013, the Company issued 515,536 shares of Common Stock at an average gross sales price of $35.21 per share and raised net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $17.9 million. We paid an aggregate of $0.3 million in sales commissions to Jefferies LLC in connection with these issuances.

Our $475.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in July 2015 and includes an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year. We use our revolving credit facility for working capital purposes and for the short-term funding of our development and acquisition activity and, in certain instances, the repayment of other debt. The continued ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility allows us to quickly capitalize on strategic opportunities at short-term interest rates. There was $135.4 million and $113.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, respectively. At both June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, we had $0.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduces the availability on our revolving credit facility. As a result, the unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013 was $339.5 million and $361.9 million, respectively.

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The interest rate and facility fee on our revolving credit facility and the interest rate on our bank term loans are based on the higher of the publicly announced ratings from Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. On June 26, 2013, Moody's Investors Service upgraded our senior unsecured debt rating from Baa3 to Baa2. As a result, with respect to our revolving credit facility, the interest rate was immediately reduced from LIBOR plus 150 basis points to LIBOR plus 130 basis points and the annual facility fee was immediately reduced from 35 basis points to 25 basis points. Effective July 1, 2013, the interest rate on our $200 million bank term loan due 2018 was reduced from LIBOR plus 165 basis points to LIBOR plus 135 basis points and the interest rate on our $225 million bank term loan due 2019 was reduced from LIBOR plus 190 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points.

We regularly evaluate the financial condition of the financial institutions that participate in our credit facilities and as counterparties under interest rate swap agreements using publicly available information. Based on this review, we currently expect these financial institutions to perform their obligations under our existing facilities and swap agreements.

Covenant Compliance

We are currently in compliance with the covenants and other requirements with respect to our debt. Although we expect to remain in compliance with these covenants and ratios for at least the next year, depending upon our future operating performance, property and financing transactions and general economic conditions, we cannot assure you that we will continue to be in compliance.

Our revolving credit facility and bank term loans require us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial requirements. Upon an event of default on the revolving credit facility, the lenders having at least 66.7% of the total commitments under the revolving credit facility can accelerate all borrowings then outstanding, and we could be prohibited from borrowing any further amounts under our revolving credit facility, which would adversely affect our ability to fund our operations.

The Operating Partnership has the following unsecured notes currently outstanding ($ in thousands):

	Face Amount		Carrying Amount		Stated Interest Rate		Effective Interest Rate
Notes due in 2017	$	379,685	$	379,253	5.850	%	5.880	%
Notes due in 2018	$	200,000	$	200,000	7.500	%	7.500	%
Notes due in 2023	$	250,000	$	247,492	3.625	%	3.752	%

The indenture that governs these outstanding notes requires us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial ratios. The trustee or the holders of at least 25.0% in principal amount of either series of bonds can accelerate the principal amount of such series upon written notice of a default that remains uncured after 60 days.

We may not be able to repay, refinance or extend any or all of our debt at maturity or upon any acceleration. If any refinancing is done at higher interest rates, the increased interest expense could adversely affect our cash flow and ability to pay distributions. Any such refinancing could also impose tighter financial ratios and other covenants that restrict our ability to take actions that could otherwise be in our best interest, such as funding new development activity, making opportunistic acquisitions, repurchasing our securities or paying distributions.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

During the second quarter of 2013, our DLF I joint venture sold an office property to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $5.9 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million. We recorded less than $0.1 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

On July 19, 2013, we acquired our joint venture partner's 60.0% interest in the HIW-KC Orlando, LLC joint venture, which owns five office buildings encompassing 1.3 million square feet in Orlando, FL, for a purchase price of$113.3 million. We expect to expense $0.1 million of related acquisition costs. We intend to invest an additional $7.0 million of planned building improvements, which equates to an incremental investment of an additional $4.2 million.

We previously accounted for our 40.0% interest in this joint venture using the equity method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of the joint venture are now wholly owned and will be recorded in our future Consolidated Financial Statements, including assets expected to be recorded at fair value of $188.9 million and secured debt expected to be recorded at fair value of $127.9

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million, with an effective interest rate of 3.11%. This debt matures in July 2014. As a result of acquiring a controlling interest in this joint venture, our previously held equity interest was remeasured at fair value resulting in a gain of approximately $7 million.

Critical Accounting Estimates

There were no changes made by management to the critical accounting policies in the six months endedJune 30, 2013. For a description of our critical accounting estimates, see “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Estimates” in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Non-GAAP Information

The Company believes that Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and FFO per share are beneficial to management and investors and are important indicators of the performance of any equity REIT. Because FFO and FFO per share calculations exclude such factors as depreciation, amortization and impairments of real estate assets and gains or losses from sales of operating real estate assets, which can vary among owners of identical assets in similar conditions based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, they facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between other REITs. Management believes that historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient on a stand-alone basis. As a result, management believes that the use of FFO and FFO per share, together with the required GAAP presentations, provides a more complete understanding of the Company's performance relative to its competitors and a more informed and appropriate basis on which to make decisions involving operating, financing and investing activities.

FFO and FFO per share are non-GAAP financial measures and therefore do not represent net income or net income per share as defined by GAAP. Net income and net income per share as defined by GAAP are the most relevant measures in determining the Company's operating performance because FFO and FFO per share include adjustments that investors may deem subjective, such as adding back expenses such as depreciation, amortization and impairments. Furthermore, FFO per share does not depict the amount that accrues directly to the stockholders' benefit. Accordingly, FFO and FFO per share should never be considered as alternatives to net income or net income per share as indicators of the Company's operating performance.

The Company's presentation of FFO is consistent with FFO as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), which is calculated as follows:

• Net income/(loss) computed in accordance with GAAP;

• Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates;

• Plus depreciation and amortization of depreciable operating properties;

• Less gains, or plus losses, from sales of depreciable operating properties, plus impairments on depreciable operating properties and excluding items that are classified as extraordinary items under GAAP;

• Plus or minus our share of adjustments, including depreciation and amortization of depreciable operating properties, for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures (to reflect funds from operations on the same basis); and

• Plus or minus adjustments for depreciation and amortization and gains/(losses) on sales of depreciable operating properties, plus impairments on depreciable operating properties, and noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates related to discontinued operations.

In calculating FFO, the Company includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership, which the Company believes is consistent with standard industry practice for REITs that operate through an UPREIT structure. The Company believes that it is important to present FFO on an as-converted basis since all of the Common Units not owned by the Company are redeemable on a one-for-one basis for shares of its Common Stock.

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The following table sets forth the Company's FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share ($ in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Funds from operations:
Net income	$	29,579		$	14,498		$	43,339		$	32,830
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets	41,814			38,569			83,058			74,723
Impairments of depreciable properties	1,066			—			1,066			—
Unconsolidated affiliates:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets	2,092			1,675			4,107			3,773
Impairments of depreciable properties	—			—			1,020			1,002
(Gains) on disposition of depreciable properties	(10		)	—			(431		)	—
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets	81			1,607			559			3,426
Impairments of depreciable properties	—			—			1,128			—
(Gains) on disposition of depreciable properties	(13,163		)	(1,385		)	(14,407		)	(6,519		)
Funds from operations	61,272			54,741			119,049			108,828
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Funds from operations available for common stockholders	$	60,645		$	54,114		$	117,795		$	107,574
Funds from operations available for common stockholders per share	$	0.70		$	0.69		$	1.37		$	1.39
Weighted average shares outstanding (1)	86,631			78,521			85,752			77,601

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(1) Includes assumed conversion of all potentially dilutive Common Stock equivalents.

In addition, the Company believes net operating income from continuing operations (“NOI”) and same property NOI are useful supplemental measures of the Company’s property operating performance because such metrics provide a performance measure of the revenues and expenses directly involved in owning real estate assets and provides a perspective not immediately apparent from net income or FFO. The Company defines NOI as rental and other revenues from continuing operations, less rental property and other expenses from continuing operations. The Company defines cash NOI as NOI less straight-line rent and lease termination fees. Other REITs may use different methodologies to calculate NOI and same property NOI.

Our same property portfolio currently consists of 279 in-service office, industrial and retail properties encompassing 26.9 million square feet that were wholly owned during the entirety of the periods presented (from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013). In our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, our same property portfolio consisted of 284 in-service office, industrial and retail properties encompassing 25.8 million square feet that were wholly owned during the entirety of the periods presented therein (from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012). The change in our same property portfolio was due to the addition of eight office properties encompassing 2.1 million square feet acquired during 2011 and two newly developed office properties encompassing 0.2 million square feet placed in service during 2011, offset by the removal of two office properties and 13 industrial properties encompassing 1.2 million square feet classified as discontinued operations during 2013.

Rental and other revenues related to properties not in our same property portfolio were $17.2 million and $4.3 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $32.4 million and $7.7 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Rental property and other expenses related to properties not in our same property portfolio were $7.2 million and $2.4 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $13.4 million and $4.7 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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The following table sets forth the Company’s NOI and same property NOI:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	15,356		$	9,345		$	28,088		$	20,381
Other income	(1,617		)	(764		)	(3,236		)	(2,994		)
Interest expense	23,286			24,372			47,154			49,049
General and administrative expenses	8,397			8,900			18,979			18,573
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066			—			1,066			—
Depreciation and amortization	42,394			38,991			84,208			75,687
Net operating income from continuing operations	88,882			80,844			176,259			160,696
Less – non same property and other net operating income	(10,011		)	(1,873		)	(19,013		)	(3,004		)
Total same property net operating income from continuing operations	$	78,871		$	78,971		$	157,246		$	157,692
Rental and other revenues	$	138,515		$	126,728		$	274,631		$	250,762
Rental property and other expenses	49,633			45,884			98,372			90,066
Total net operating income from continuing operations	88,882			80,844			176,259			160,696
Less – non same property and other net operating income	(10,011		)	(1,873		)	(19,013		)	(3,004		)
Total same property net operating income from continuing operations	$	78,871		$	78,971		$	157,246		$	157,692
Total same property net operating income from continuing operations	$	78,871		$	78,971		$	157,246		$	157,692
Less – straight-line rent and lease termination fees	(2,428		)	(4,611		)	(6,103		)	(10,844		)
Same property cash net operating income from continuing operations	$	76,443		$	74,360		$	151,143		$	146,848

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The effects of potential changes in interest rates are discussed below. Our market risk discussion includes “forward-looking statements” and represents an estimate of possible changes in fair value or future earnings that would occur assuming hypothetical future movements in interest rates. Actual future results may differ materially from those presented. See “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our accounting policies and other information related to these financial instruments.

We borrow funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Our debt consists of secured and unsecured long-term financings, unsecured debt securities, loans and credit facilities, which typically bear interest at fixed rates although some loans bear interest at variable rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time we enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as collars, swaps, caps and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We generally do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

At June 30, 2013, we had $1,371.3 million principal amount of fixed rate debt outstanding (not including debt with a variable rate that is effectively fixed by related interest rate swaps). The estimated aggregate fair market value of this debt was $1,456.0 million. If interest rates had been 100 basis points higher, the aggregate fair market value of our fixed rate debt would have been $53.7 million lower. If interest rates had been 100 basis points lower, the aggregate fair market value of our fixed rate debt would have been $57.0 million higher.

At June 30, 2013, we had $335.4 million of variable rate debt outstanding not protected by interest rate hedge contracts. If the weighted average interest rate on this variable rate debt had been 100 basis points higher, the annual interest expense would increase $3.4 million. If the weighted average interest rate on this variable rate debt had been 100 basis points lower, the annual interest expense would decrease $3.4 million.

At June 30, 2013, we had $225.0 million of variable rate LIBOR-based debt outstanding with $225.0 million of related floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. These swaps effectively fix the underlying LIBOR rate of the debt at 1.678%. If LIBOR interest rates increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the aggregate fair market value of the swaps at June 30, 2013 would increase by $10.8 million or decrease by $12.5 million, respectively. We are exposed to certain losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties, which are major financial institutions, under the swaps. We regularly evaluate the financial condition of our counterparties using publicly available information. Based on this review, we currently expect the counterparties to perform fully under the swaps. However, if a counterparty defaults on its obligations under a swap, we could be required to pay the full rates on the applicable debt, even if such rates were in excess of the rate in the contract.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

SEC rules require us to maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our annual and periodic reports filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. The Company's CEO and CFO have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Company and the Operating Partnership were each effective at the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.

SEC rules also require us to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. There were also no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued an aggregate of 62,400 shares of Common Stock to holders of Common Units in the Operating Partnership upon the redemption of a like number of Common Units in private offerings exempt from the registration requirements pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. Each of the holders of Common Units was an accredited investor under Rule 501 of the Securities Act. The resale of such shares was registered by the Company under the Securities Act.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
12.1	Statement re: Computation of Ratios of the Company
12.2	Statement re: Computation of Ratios of the Operating Partnership
31.1	Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
31.2	Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
31.3	Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
31.4	Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
32.1	Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
32.2	Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
32.3	Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
32.4	Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Extension Labels Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Highwoods Properties, Inc.
By:	/s/ Terry L. Stevens
	Terry L. Stevens
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
By:	Highwoods Properties, Inc., its sole general partner
By:	/s/ Terry L. Stevens
	Terry L. Stevens
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 25, 2013

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EX-12.1

Exhibit 12.1

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Earnings:
Income from continuing operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	28,051
Fixed charges	49,532
Capitalized interest	(1,136		)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,827
Total earnings	$	79,274
Fixed charges and Preferred Stock dividends:
Contractual interest expense	$	45,196
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897
Financing obligations interest expense	61
Capitalized interest	1,136
Interest component of rental expense	1,242
Total fixed charges	49,532
Preferred Stock dividends	1,254
Total fixed charges and Preferred Stock dividends	$	50,786
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	1.60
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and Preferred Stock dividends	1.56

EX-12.2

Exhibit 12.2

HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND

PREFERRED UNIT DISTRIBUTIONS

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Earnings:
Income from continuing operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	28,051
Fixed charges	49,532
Capitalized interest	(1,136		)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,814
Total earnings	$	79,261
Fixed charges and Preferred Unit distributions:
Contractual interest expense	$	45,196
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897
Financing obligations interest expense	61
Capitalized interest	1,136
Interest component of rental expense	1,242
Total fixed charges	49,532
Preferred Unit distributions	1,254
Total fixed charges and Preferred Unit distributions	$	50,786
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	1.60
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and Preferred Unit distributions	1.56

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Edward J. Fritsch, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Highwoods Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 25, 2013

/s/ Edward J. Fritsch

Edward J. Fritsch

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Terry L. Stevens, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Highwoods Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 25, 2013

/s/ Terry L. Stevens

Terry L. Stevens

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.3

Exhibit 31.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Edward J. Fritsch, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 25, 2013

/s/ Edward J. Fritsch

Edward J. Fritsch

President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Partner

EX-31.4

Exhibit 31.4

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Terry L. Stevens, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 25, 2013

/s/ Terry L. Stevens

Terry L. Stevens

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Edward J. Fritsch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Edward J. Fritsch

Edward J. Fritsch

President and Chief Executive Officer

July 25, 2013

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Terry L. Stevens, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Terry L. Stevens

Terry L. Stevens

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

July 25, 2013

EX-32.3

Exhibit 32.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Edward J. Fritsch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Highwoods Properties, Inc., general partner of the Operating Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Operating Partnership.

/s/ Edward J. Fritsch

Edward J. Fritsch

President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Partner

July 25, 2013

EX-32.4

Exhibit 32.4

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Terry L. Stevens, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Highwoods Properties, Inc., general partner of the Operating Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Operating Partnership.

/s/ Terry L. Stevens

Terry L. Stevens

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner

July 25, 2013

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Share-Based Payments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Payments

Share-Based Payments

During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company granted 168,700 stock options with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of a share of its Common Stock on the date of grant. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which resulted in a weighted average grant date fair value per share of $6.50. During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company also granted 86,144 shares of time-based restricted stock and 65,486 shares of total return-based restricted stock with weighted average grant date fair values per share of $36.64 and $31.73, respectively. We recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million and $2.0 million during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $4.7 million and $4.5 million during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At June 30, 2013, there was $6.1 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining contractual term of 2.6 years.

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Rental and other revenues	$ 138,515		$ 126,728		$ 274,631		$ 250,762
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	49,633		45,884		98,372		90,066
Depreciation and amortization	42,394		38,991		84,208		75,687
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066		0		1,066		0
General and administrative	8,397		8,900		18,979		18,573
Total operating expenses	101,490		93,775		202,625		184,326
Interest expense:
Contractual	22,398		23,548		45,196		47,399
Amortization of deferred financing costs	948		900		1,897		1,802
Financing obligations	(60)		(76)		61		(152)
Total interest expense	23,286		24,372		47,154		49,049
Other income:
Interest and other income	1,617		1,737		3,400		3,967
Losses on debt extinguishment	0		(973)		(164)		(973)
Total other income	1,617		764		3,236		2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	15,356		9,345		28,088		20,381
Losses on disposition of property	(37)		0		(37)		0
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	0		110		0		175
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	913		1,508		1,349		1,346
Income from continuing operations	16,232		10,963		29,400		21,902
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	184		2,150		245		4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163		1,385		13,694		6,519
Total discontinued operations	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income	29,579		14,498		43,339		32,830
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,243)		(686)		(1,824)		(1,513)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Net income available for common stockholders	27,522		12,962		39,871		29,656
Earnings per Common Share – basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.04		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.17		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	82,811	[1],[2]	74,662	[1],[2]	81,925	[1],[2]	73,749	[1],[2]
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.04		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.17		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	86,631	[2]	78,521	[2]	85,752	[2]	77,601	[2]
Dividends declared per Common Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.425		$ 0.425		$ 0.850		$ 0.850
Net income available for common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	14,746		9,596		26,529		19,259
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776		3,366		13,342		10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	27,522		12,962		39,871		29,656
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Rental and other revenues	138,515		126,728		274,631		250,762
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	49,611		45,825		98,376		89,945
Depreciation and amortization	42,394		38,991		84,208		75,687
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066		0		1,066		0
General and administrative	8,419		8,959		18,975		18,694
Total operating expenses	101,490		93,775		202,625		184,326
Interest expense:
Contractual	22,398		23,548		45,196		47,399
Amortization of deferred financing costs	948		900		1,897		1,802
Financing obligations	(60)		(76)		61		(152)
Total interest expense	23,286		24,372		47,154		49,049
Other income:
Interest and other income	1,617		1,737		3,400		3,967
Losses on debt extinguishment	0		(973)		(164)		(973)
Total other income	1,617		764		3,236		2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	15,356		9,345		28,088		20,381
Losses on disposition of property	(37)		0		(37)		0
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	0		110		0		175
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	916		1,511		1,299		1,351
Income from continuing operations	16,235		10,966		29,350		21,907
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	184		2,150		245		4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163		1,385		13,694		6,519
Total discontinued operations	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income	29,582		14,501		43,289		32,835
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Net income available for common unitholders	28,768		13,651		41,645		31,174
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.05		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.18		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Weighted average Common Units outstanding - basic (in shares)	86,090	[1],[2],[3]	77,971	[1],[3]	85,223	[1],[3]	77,063	[1],[3]
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.18		0.13		0.33		0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.15		0.04		0.16		0.14
Net income available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.33		0.17		0.49		0.40
Weighted average Common Units outstanding - diluted (in shares)	86,222	[3]	78,112	[2],[3]	85,343	[3]	77,192	[3]
Distributions declared per Common Unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.425		$ 0.425		$ 0.850		$ 0.850
Net income available for common unitholders:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421		10,116		27,706		20,246
Total discontinued operations	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$ 28,768		$ 13,651		$ 41,645		$ 31,174

[1] Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

[2] There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

[3] There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

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Mortgages and Notes Receivable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Mortgages and Notes Receivable

Mortgages and Notes Receivable

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes receivable:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Seller financing (first mortgages)	$	16,113		$	15,853
Less allowance	—			—
	16,113			15,853
Mortgage receivable	8,715			8,648
Less allowance	—			—
	8,715			8,648
Promissory notes	1,131			1,153
Less allowance	(376		)	(182		)
	755			971
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	$	25,583		$	25,472

During 2010, we provided seller financing in conjunction with two disposition transactions. The seller financing is evidenced by first mortgages secured by the assignment of rents and the underlying real estate assets.

During 2012, we provided secured acquisition financing to a third party. We also agreed to loan such third party $8.4 million on a secured basis to fund future infrastructure development. As of June 30, 2013, $0.1 million has been funded to the third party for infrastructure development. We concluded this arrangement to be an interest in a variable interest entity. However, since we do not have the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the entity, we do not qualify as the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the entity is not consolidated. Our risk of loss with respect to this arrangement is limited to the carrying value of the mortgage receivable and the future infrastructure development funding commitment.

We evaluate the ability to collect our mortgages and notes receivable by monitoring the leasing statistics and/or market fundamentals of these assets. As of June 30, 2013, our mortgages and notes receivable were not in default and there were no other indicators of impairment.

3.    Mortgages and Notes Receivable - Continued

The following table sets forth our notes receivable allowance, which relates only to promissory notes:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013		2012
Beginning notes receivable allowance	$	437		$	122		$	182	$	61
Recoveries/write-offs/other	(61		)	(4		)	194		57
Total notes receivable allowance	$	376		$	118		$	376	$	118

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Mortgages and Notes Receivable (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Mortgages and Notes Receivable [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes receivable:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Seller financing (first mortgages)	$	16,113		$	15,853
Less allowance	—			—
	16,113			15,853
Mortgage receivable	8,715			8,648
Less allowance	—			—
	8,715			8,648
Promissory notes	1,131			1,153
Less allowance	(376		)	(182		)
	755			971
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	$	25,583		$	25,472

Schedule of Notes Receivable Allowance [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth our notes receivable allowance, which relates only to promissory notes:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013		2012
Beginning notes receivable allowance	$	437		$	122		$	182	$	61
Recoveries/write-offs/other	(61		)	(4		)	194		57
Total notes receivable allowance	$	376		$	118		$	376	$	118

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table sets forth the components of AOCL:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Tax increment financing bond:
Beginning balance	(1,508		)	(2,022		)	$	(1,898	)	$	(2,309	)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91		)	296			299			583
Ending balance	(1,599		)	(1,726		)	(1,599		)	(1,726		)
Cash flow hedges:
Beginning balance	(9,662		)	(2,354		)	(10,730		)	(3,425		)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319			(7,481		)	6,599			(7,087		)
Amortization of cash flow hedges (1)	800			782			1,588			1,459
Ending balance	(2,543		)	(9,053		)	(2,543		)	(9,053		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)

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(1)    Amounts reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense.

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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued operations [Abstract]
Rental and other revenues	$ 365	$ 6,051	$ 1,624	$ 12,389
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	100	2,171	405	4,306
Depreciation and amortization	81	1,607	559	3,426
Impairments of real estate assets	0	0	415	0
Total operating expenses	181	3,778	1,379	7,732
Interest expense	0	123	0	248
Income from discontinued operations	184	2,150	245	4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163	1,385	13,694	6,519
Total discontinued operations	13,347	3,535	13,939	10,928
Assets, held for sale [Abstract]
Land	0		0		8,450
Buildings and tenant improvements	0		0		50,663
Land held for development	0		0		2,368
Less accumulated depreciation	0		0		(17,969)
Net real estate assets	0		0		43,512
Accrued straight line rents receivable	0		0		1,962
Deferred leasing costs, net	0		0		2,004
Prepaid expenses and other assets	0		0		30
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	$ 0		$ 0		$ 47,508
Orlando, FL Office Properties Disposition (3/2013) [Member]
Assets, held for sale [Abstract]
Number of office properties included in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale					2
Atlanta, GA Industrial Properties Held For Sale (3/2013) [Member]
Assets, held for sale [Abstract]
Number of industrial properties included in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale					13

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Investments In and Advances To Affiliates (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC Joint Venture [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC Joint Venture [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Highwoods DLF 97/26 DLF 99/32, LP Joint Venture [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$ 23,935,000	$ 26,049,000	$ 47,451,000	$ 50,869,000				$ 22,892,000	$ 25,057,000	$ 45,371,000	$ 48,854,000
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,739,000	12,666,000	22,948,000	24,082,000				11,087,000	12,076,000	21,695,000	22,877,000
Depreciation and amortization	6,227,000	5,919,000	12,373,000	12,484,000				5,915,000	5,607,000	11,750,000	11,861,000
Impairments of real estate assets	0	0	4,790,000	7,180,000		4,800,000		0	0	4,790,000	7,180,000
Interest expense	4,689,000	5,267,000	9,428,000	11,097,000				4,532,000	5,103,000	9,110,000	10,766,000
Total expenses	22,655,000	23,852,000	49,539,000	54,843,000				21,534,000	22,786,000	47,345,000	52,684,000
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,280,000	2,197,000	(2,088,000)	(3,974,000)				1,358,000	2,271,000	(1,974,000)	(3,830,000)
Gains on disposition of properties	43,000	6,275,000	67,000	6,275,000	100,000		100,000	43,000	6,275,000	67,000	6,275,000
Net income/(loss)	1,323,000	8,472,000	(2,021,000)	2,301,000				1,401,000	8,546,000	(1,907,000)	2,445,000
Our share of:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets	2,092,000	1,675,000	4,107,000	3,773,000				2,053,000	1,636,000	4,029,000	3,695,000
Impairments of real estate assets	0	0	1,020,000	1,002,000		1,000,000		0	0	1,020,000	1,002,000
Interest expense	1,732,000	1,843,000	3,484,000	3,823,000				1,712,000	1,823,000	3,444,000	3,782,000
Our share of gains recorded on disposition of property	10,000	0	431,000	0	100,000		400,000	10,000	0	431,000	0
Net income	571,000	1,133,000	575,000	338,000				582,000	1,142,000	590,000	356,000
Our share of net income	571,000	1,133,000	575,000	338,000				582,000	1,142,000	590,000	356,000
Adjustments for management and other fees	342,000	375,000	774,000	1,008,000				334,000	369,000	709,000	995,000
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	913,000	1,508,000	1,349,000	1,346,000				916,000	1,511,000	1,299,000	1,351,000
Percentage of equity interest in joint ventures, maximum (in hundredths)	50.00%		50.00%
Proceeds received from disposition of property					5,900,000		10,100,000
Closing credits for free rent					$ 100,000		$ 300,000

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Mortgages and Notes Payable (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Consolidated Mortgages and Notes Payable [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes payable:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Secured indebtedness	$	544,510	$	549,607
Unsecured indebtedness	1,387,145		1,309,555
Total mortgages and notes payable	$	1,931,655	$	1,859,162

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Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Total intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth total intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, net of accumulated amortization:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets:
Deferred financing costs	$	21,368		$	21,759
Less accumulated amortization	(9,528		)	(7,862		)
	11,840			13,897
Deferred leasing costs (including lease incentives and above market lease and in-place lease acquisition-related intangible assets)	245,982			223,100
Less accumulated amortization	(76,020		)	(68,978		)
	169,962			154,122
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net	$	181,802		$	168,019
Liabilities (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities):
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities	$	45,415		$	37,019
Less accumulated amortization	(5,350		)	(3,383		)
	$	40,065		$	33,636

Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth amortization of intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$	948		$	900		$	1,897		$	1,802
Amortization of deferred leasing costs and acquisition-related intangible assets (in depreciation and amortization)	$	8,123		$	7,180		$	16,431		$	13,505
Amortization of lease incentives (in rental and other revenues)	$	344		$	330		$	725		$	664
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental and other revenues)	$	484		$	324		$	951		$	594
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental property and other expenses)	$	139		$	—		$	276		$	—
Amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities (in rental and other revenues)	$	(1,031	)	$	(553	)	$	(2,153	)	$	(1,097	)

Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth scheduled future amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities:

	Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs		Amortization of Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Depreciation and Amortization)		Amortization of Lease Incentives (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (in Rental and Other Revenues)
July 1 through December 31, 2013	$	1,828	$	17,283	$	621	$	1,032	$	277	$	(2,856	)
2014	3,241		30,455		1,160		1,817		553		(5,080		)
2015	2,606		24,935		932		1,438		553		(4,367		)
2016	1,508		20,563		738		1,085		553		(4,293		)
2017	1,220		17,526		664		951		553		(4,037		)
Thereafter	1,437		41,368		2,107		1,156		1,642		(19,432		)
	$	11,840	$	152,130	$	6,222	$	7,479	$	4,131	$	(40,065	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods as of June 30, 2013 (in years)	5.4		6.4		7.6		5.1		8.0		9.2

Total intangible assets and below market lease liabilities from acquisition activity [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the intangible assets acquired and below market lease liabilities assumed as a result of 2013 acquisition activity:

	Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)		Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Depreciation and Amortization)		Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)
Amount recorded from acquisition activity	$	3,383	$	19,180	$	(8,582	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods (in years)	4.2		5.3		7.5

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Share-Based Payments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,297,000	$ 2,037,000	$ 4,737,000	$ 4,459,000
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs	$ 6,100,000		$ 6,100,000
Weighted average remaining contractual term for recognition of unrecognized stock-based compensation costs (in years)			2 years 7 months 12 days
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted			168,700
Weighted average grant date fair value of each stock option granted (in dollars per option)			$ 6.50
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Time-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock shares granted			86,144
Weighted average grant date fair value of each restricted stock granted (in dollars per share)			$ 36.64
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Total Return-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock shares granted			65,486
Weighted average grant date fair value of each restricted stock granted (in dollars per share)			$ 31.73

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize the rental and other revenues and net operating income, the primary industry property-level performance metric which is defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses, for each of our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and Other Revenues: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	18,303	$	15,331	$	35,837	$	30,238
Greenville, SC	3,130		3,488		6,359		6,991
Kansas City, MO	4,035		3,559		8,005		7,161
Memphis, TN	9,657		9,248		19,040		18,503
Nashville, TN	14,194		14,317		28,269		28,178
Orlando, FL	2,231		2,219		4,453		4,377
Piedmont Triad, NC	7,086		5,071		13,977		10,149
Pittsburgh, PA	13,957		9,110		27,649		18,194
Raleigh, NC	21,726		20,395		42,394		40,169
Richmond, VA	11,861		12,092		23,637		23,599
Tampa, FL	18,025		17,573		36,053		34,706
Total Office Segment	124,205		112,403		245,673		222,265
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	2,226		2,167		4,286		4,254
Piedmont Triad, NC	3,118		3,086		6,241		6,250
Total Industrial Segment	5,344		5,253		10,527		10,504
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Retail Segment	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Rental and Other Revenues	$	138,515	$	126,728	$	274,631	$	250,762

14. Segment Information - Continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net Operating Income: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	11,446		$	9,785		$	22,616		$	19,511
Greenville, SC	1,680			2,050			3,569			4,181
Kansas City, MO	2,637			2,184			5,200			4,516
Memphis, TN	5,300			5,297			10,931			10,851
Nashville, TN	10,034			9,831			19,722			19,482
Orlando, FL	1,070			1,056			2,149			2,120
Piedmont Triad, NC	4,568			3,218			8,923			6,449
Pittsburgh, PA	7,904			4,624			15,327			8,904
Raleigh, NC	15,682			14,381			30,312			28,339
Richmond, VA	8,245			8,532			16,361			16,412
Tampa, FL	10,799			10,805			22,301			21,640
Total Office Segment	79,365			71,763			157,411			142,405
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	1,559			1,549			3,039			3,048
Piedmont Triad, NC	2,365			2,307			4,611			4,594
Total Industrial Segment	3,924			3,856			7,650			7,642
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Total Retail Segment	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Residential:
Raleigh, NC	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Total Residential Segment	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Corporate and other	(16		)	(30		)	(34		)	(59		)
Total Net Operating Income	88,882			80,844			176,259			160,696
Reconciliation to income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates:
Depreciation and amortization	(42,394		)	(38,991		)	(84,208		)	(75,687		)
Impairments of real estate assets	(1,066		)	—			(1,066		)	—
General and administrative expenses	(8,397		)	(8,900		)	(18,979		)	(18,573		)
Interest expense	(23,286		)	(24,372		)	(47,154		)	(49,049		)
Other income	1,617			764			3,236			2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	15,356		$	9,345		$	28,088		$	20,381

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Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities - Scheduled Future Amortization (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	$ 181,802	$ 181,802	$ 168,019
Deferred Financing Costs [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	1,828	1,828
2014	3,241	3,241
2015	2,606	2,606
2016	1,508	1,508
2017	1,220	1,220
Thereafter	1,437	1,437
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	11,840	11,840	13,897
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)		5 years 4 months 24 days
Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	17,283	17,283
2014	30,455	30,455
2015	24,935	24,935
2016	20,563	20,563
2017	17,526	17,526
Thereafter	41,368	41,368
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	152,130	152,130
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)		6 years 4 months 24 days
Lease Incentives [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	621	621
2014	1,160	1,160
2015	932	932
2016	738	738
2017	664	664
Thereafter	2,107	2,107
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	6,222	6,222
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)		7 years 7 months 6 days
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues) [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	1,032	1,032
2014	1,817	1,817
2015	1,438	1,438
2016	1,085	1,085
2017	951	951
Thereafter	1,156	1,156
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	7,479	7,479
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)		5 years 1 month 6 days
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses) [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of intangible assets [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	277	277
2014	553	553
2015	553	553
2016	553	553
2017	553	553
Thereafter	1,642	1,642
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	4,131	4,131
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)		8 years
Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities [Member]
Scheduled future amortization of below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013	(2,856)	(2,856)
2014	(5,080)	(5,080)
2015	(4,367)	(4,367)
2016	(4,293)	(4,293)
2017	(4,037)	(4,037)
Thereafter	(19,432)	(19,432)
Total scheduled future amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities	$ (40,065)	$ (40,065)	$ (33,636)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Finite-lived below market lease liabilities, average useful life (in years)		9 years 2 months 12 days
Assumed finite-lived below market lease liabilities, average useful life (in years)	7 years 6 months
in-Place Lease Intangible Assets [Member]
Weighted average remaining amortization periods for intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life (in years)	5 years 3 months 18 days

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Earnings Per Share/Unit (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 16,232		$ 10,963		$ 29,400		$ 21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from continuing operations	(672)		(517)		(1,227)		(982)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	14,746		9,596		26,529		19,259
Income from discontinued operations	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from discontinued operations	(571)		(169)		(597)		(531)
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776		3,366		13,342		10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	27,522		12,962		39,871		29,656
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share - weighted average shares (in shares)	82,811,000	[1],[2]	74,662,000	[1],[2]	81,925,000	[1],[2]	73,749,000	[1],[2]
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.04		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.17		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	16,232		10,963		29,400		21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	15,418		10,113		27,756		20,241
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	28,765		13,648		41,695		31,169
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share - weighted average shares (in shares)	82,811,000	[1],[2]	74,662,000	[1],[2]	81,925,000	[1],[2]	73,749,000	[1],[2]
Stock options using the treasury method	132,000		141,000		120,000		129,000
Noncontrolling interests Common Units	3,688,000		3,718,000		3,707,000		3,723,000
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (in shares) (1)	86,631,000	[2]	78,521,000	[2]	85,752,000	[2]	77,601,000	[2]
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.04		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.17		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Number of anti-dilutive options and warrants not included in earnings per share (in dollars per share)	300,000		500,000		300,000		500,000
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	16,235		10,966		29,350		21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421		10,116		27,706		20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	28,768		13,651		41,645		31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit - weighted average units (in shares)	86,090,000	[1],[2],[3]	77,971,000	[1],[3]	85,223,000	[1],[3]	77,063,000	[1],[3]
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.13		$ 0.33		$ 0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.05		$ 0.16		$ 0.14
Net income available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33		$ 0.18		$ 0.49		$ 0.40
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	16,235		10,966		29,350		21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627)		(627)		(1,254)		(1,254)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421		10,116		27,706		20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347		3,535		13,939		10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$ 28,768		$ 13,651		$ 41,645		$ 31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit - weighted average units (in shares)	86,090,000	[1],[2],[3]	77,971,000	[1],[3]	85,223,000	[1],[3]	77,063,000	[1],[3]
Stock options using the treasury method	132,000		141,000		120,000		129,000
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Unit - adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions (in shares)	86,222,000	[3]	78,112,000	[2],[3]	85,343,000	[3]	77,192,000	[3]
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.18		0.13		0.33		0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.15		0.04		0.16		0.14
Net income available for common unitholders (in dollars per share)	0.33		0.17		0.49		0.40
Number of anti-dilutive options and warrants not included in earnings per share (in dollars per share)	300,000		500,000		300,000		500,000

[1] Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

[2] There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

[3] There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the components of AOCL:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Tax increment financing bond:
Beginning balance	(1,508		)	(2,022		)	$	(1,898	)	$	(2,309	)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91		)	296			299			583
Ending balance	(1,599		)	(1,726		)	(1,599		)	(1,726		)
Cash flow hedges:
Beginning balance	(9,662		)	(2,354		)	(10,730		)	(3,425		)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319			(7,481		)	6,599			(7,087		)
Amortization of cash flow hedges (1)	800			782			1,588			1,459
Ending balance	(2,543		)	(9,053		)	(2,543		)	(9,053		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)	$	(4,142	)	$	(10,779	)

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(1)    Amounts reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense.

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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			$ 124,869
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value			9,649	16,501
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock			(2,851)	(631)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	1,243	686	1,824	1,513
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			(3,140)	(3,158)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351		130,351
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]
Net income available for common stockholders	27,522	12,962	39,871	29,656
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths)	50.00%		50.00%
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			124,869	110,655
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value			9,649	16,501
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock			(2,851)	(631)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			1,824	1,513
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership			3,140	3,158
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351	124,880	130,351	124,880
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]
Net income available for common stockholders	27,522	12,962	39,871	29,656
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,500	568	2,851	631
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests	$ 30,022	$ 13,530	$ 42,722	$ 30,287

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Investments In and Advances To Affiliates (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Income Statement Information [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Company's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	23,935	$	26,049	$	47,451		$	50,869
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,739		12,666		22,948			24,082
Depreciation and amortization	6,227		5,919		12,373			12,484
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,689		5,267		9,428			11,097
Total expenses	22,655		23,852		49,539			54,843
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,280		2,197		(2,088		)	(3,974		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,323	$	8,472	$	(2,021	)	$	2,301
The Company's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,092	$	1,675	$	4,107		$	3,773
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,732	$	1,843	$	3,484		$	3,823
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
The Company's share of net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
Adjustments for management and other fees	342		375		774			1,008
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	913	$	1,508	$	1,349		$	1,346

Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Income Statement Information [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	22,892	$	25,057	$	45,371		$	48,854
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,087		12,076		21,695			22,877
Depreciation and amortization	5,915		5,607		11,750			11,861
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,532		5,103		9,110			10,766
Total expenses	21,534		22,786		47,345			52,684
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,358		2,271		(1,974		)	(3,830		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,401	$	8,546	$	(1,907	)	$	2,445
The Operating Partnership's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,053	$	1,636	$	4,029		$	3,695
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,712	$	1,823	$	3,444		$	3,782
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
The Operating Partnership's share of net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
Adjustments for management and other fees	334		369		709			995
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	916	$	1,511	$	1,299		$	1,351

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]	General Partner Common Units [Member] Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Limited Partner Common Units [Member] Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Member] Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]	Distributions in Excess of Net Income Available for Common Stockholders [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 986,859	$ 956,674	$ 726	$ 29,077	$ 9,575	$ 948,187	$ 1,803,997	$ (5,734)	$ (5,734)	$ 4,646	$ 4,646	$ (845,853)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011			72,647,697
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuances of Common Units, net of tax withholdings		91,836			918	90,918			0		0
Distributions paid on Common Units		(65,597)			(656)	(64,941)			0		0
Distributions paid on Preferred Units		(1,254)			(13)	(1,241)			0		0
Issuances of Common Stock - Shares			2,794,340
Issuances of Common Stock, net of tax withholdings	91,836		28	0			91,808	0		0		0
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock - Shares			18,366
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	631		0	0			631	0		0		0
Dividends on Common Stock	(62,787)		0	0			0	0		0		(62,787)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(1,254)		0	0			0	0		0		(1,254)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	(16,501)		0	0			(16,501)	0		0		0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(460)	(460)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(460)	(460)	0
Issuances of restricted stock -shares			158,885
Issuances of restricted stock	0		0	0			0	0		0		0
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	4,459	4,459	2	0	45	4,414	4,457	0	0	0	0	0
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner		(14,438)			(144)	(14,294)			0		0
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,513)		0	0			0	0		0		(1,513)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0	(4)	(403)	0	0		407	407	(407)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	32,830	32,835	0	0	328	32,507	0	0	0	0	0	32,830
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(5,045)	(5,045)	0	0	0	0	0	(5,045)	(5,045)	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income	27,785	27,790
Balance at Jun. 30, 2012	1,029,055	999,010	756	29,077	10,049	995,147	1,884,392	(10,779)	(10,779)	4,593	4,593	(878,984)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2012			75,619,288
Balance at Mar. 31, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(686)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	14,498	14,501
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(6,403)	(6,403)
Total comprehensive income	8,095	8,098
Balance at Jun. 30, 2012	1,029,055	999,010
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,164,893	1,135,033	803	29,077	11,427	1,131,481	2,040,306	(12,628)	(12,628)	4,753	4,753	(897,418)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	80,311,437		80,311,437
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuances of Common Units, net of tax withholdings		122,490			1,225	121,265			0		0
Distributions paid on Common Units		(72,355)			(724)	(71,631)			0		0
Distributions paid on Preferred Units		(1,254)			(13)	(1,241)			0		0
Issuances of Common Stock - Shares			3,434,687
Issuances of Common Stock, net of tax withholdings	122,490		34	0			122,456	0		0		0
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock - Shares			72,471
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,851		0	0			2,851	0		0		0
Dividends on Common Stock	(69,563)		0	0				0		0		(69,563)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(1,254)		0	0				0		0		(1,254)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	(9,649)		0	0			(9,649)	0		0		0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(408)	(408)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(408)	(408)	0
Issuances of restricted stock -shares			151,630
Issuances of restricted stock	0		0	0			0	0		0		0
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures - Shares			(1,813)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	4,737	4,737	3	0	47	4,690	4,734	0	0	0	0	0
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner		(5,986)			(59)	(5,927)			0		0
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,824)		0	0			0	0		0		(1,824)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0	(4)	(386)	0	0	0	390	390	(390)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	43,339	43,289	0	0	433	42,856	0	0	0	0	0	43,339
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	8,486	8,486	0	0	0	0	0	8,486	8,486	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income	51,825	51,775
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	1,264,098	1,234,032	840	29,077	12,332	1,221,107	2,160,698	(4,142)	(4,142)	4,735	4,735	(927,110)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2013	83,968,412		83,968,412
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,243)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	29,579	29,582
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	7,028	7,028
Total comprehensive income	36,607	36,610
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	$ 1,264,098	$ 1,234,032
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2013	83,968,412

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Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) is a fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that provides leasing, management, development, construction and other customer-related services for its properties and for third parties. The Company conducts virtually all of its activities through Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). At June 30, 2013, the Company and/or the Operating Partnership wholly owned: 291 in-service office, industrial and retail properties, comprising 29.6 million square feet; 634 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, of which 566 acres are considered core assets; and two office development properties. In addition, we owned interests (50.0% or less) in 30 in-service office properties, a rental residential development property and 11 acres of undeveloped land suitable for future development, which includes a 12.5% interest in a 261,000 square foot office property directly owned by the Company (not included in the Operating Partnership’s Consolidated Financial Statements).

The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. At June 30, 2013, the Company owned all of the Preferred Units and 83.6 million, or 95.8%, of the Common Units in the Operating Partnership. Limited partners, including two directors of the Company, own the remaining 3.7 million Common Units. During the six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company redeemed 72,471 Common Units for a like number of shares of Common Stock. As a result of this activity, the percentage of Common Units owned by the Company increased from 95.6% at December 31, 2012 to 95.8% at June 30, 2013.

Common Stock Offerings

During the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,756,590 and 3,056,381 shares of Common Stock, respectively, under its equity sales agreements at an average gross sales price of $38.32 and $37.31 per share, respectively, and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $66.3 million and $112.3 million, respectively.

Basis of Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale those properties classified as held for sale during the three months endedJune 30, 2013. Our Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in discontinued operations the operations for those properties classified as discontinued operations.

The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements include the Operating Partnership, wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Company has the controlling interest. The Operating Partnership's Consolidated Financial Statements include wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Operating Partnership has the controlling interest. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had involvement with, but are not the primary beneficiary in, an entity that we concluded to be a variable interest entity (see Note 3).

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have omitted certain notes and other information from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report as permitted by SEC rules and regulations. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Investments In and Advances To Affiliates

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments In and Advances To Affiliates

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates

Unconsolidated Affiliates

We have equity interests of up to 50.0% in various joint ventures with unrelated third parties that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence over their operating and financial policies.

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Company's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	23,935	$	26,049	$	47,451		$	50,869
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,739		12,666		22,948			24,082
Depreciation and amortization	6,227		5,919		12,373			12,484
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,689		5,267		9,428			11,097
Total expenses	22,655		23,852		49,539			54,843
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,280		2,197		(2,088		)	(3,974		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,323	$	8,472	$	(2,021	)	$	2,301
The Company's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,092	$	1,675	$	4,107		$	3,773
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,732	$	1,843	$	3,484		$	3,823
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
The Company's share of net income	$	571	$	1,133	$	575		$	338
Adjustments for management and other fees	342		375		774			1,008
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	913	$	1,508	$	1,349		$	1,346

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates - Continued

The following table sets forth combined summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership's unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Income Statements:
Rental and other revenues	$	22,892	$	25,057	$	45,371		$	48,854
Expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	11,087		12,076		21,695			22,877
Depreciation and amortization	5,915		5,607		11,750			11,861
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		4,790			7,180
Interest expense	4,532		5,103		9,110			10,766
Total expenses	21,534		22,786		47,345			52,684
Income/(loss) before disposition of properties	1,358		2,271		(1,974		)	(3,830		)
Gains on disposition of properties	43		6,275		67			6,275
Net income/(loss)	$	1,401	$	8,546	$	(1,907	)	$	2,445
The Operating Partnership's share of:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,053	$	1,636	$	4,029		$	3,695
Impairments of real estate assets	$	—	$	—	$	1,020		$	1,002
Interest expense	$	1,712	$	1,823	$	3,444		$	3,782
Gains on disposition of properties	$	10	$	—	$	431		$	—
Net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
The Operating Partnership's share of net income	$	582	$	1,142	$	590		$	356
Adjustments for management and other fees	334		369		709			995
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	916	$	1,511	$	1,299		$	1,351

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates - Continued

Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC ("DLF I")

During the second quarter of 2013, DLF I sold an office property to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $5.9 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million. We recorded less than $0.1 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

During the first quarter of 2013, DLF I recorded impairments of real estate assets of $4.8 million on an office property in Atlanta, GA and an office property in Charlotte, NC.  We recorded $1.0 million as our share of this impairment charge through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.  These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

Highwoods DLF 97/26 DLF 99/32, LP ("DLF II")

During the first quarter of 2013, DLF II sold an office property to unrelated third parties for a sale price of $10.1 million (after $0.3 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of less than $0.1 million. As our cost basis is different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $0.4 million of gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

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Real Estate Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Real Estate [Abstract]

Real Estate Assets

Real Estate Assets

Acquisitions

During the second quarter of 2013, we acquired an office property in Atlanta, GA encompassing 553,000 square feet for a purchase price of $140.1 million.

During the first quarter of 2013, we acquired:

• two office properties in Tampa, FL encompassing 372,000 square feet for a purchase price of $52.5 million,

• two office properties in Greensboro, NC encompassing 195,000 square feet for a purchase price of $30.8 million, and

• five acres of development land in Memphis, TN for a purchase price of $4.8 million.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we expensed $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to these acquisitions. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations.

Dispositions

During the second quarter of 2013, we sold:

• five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.5 million (after $0.1 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million;

• six industrial properties and a land parcel in a single transaction in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $38.7 million (before $1.8 million in closing credits to buyer for unfunded tenant improvements and after $1.3 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of $13.2 million; and

• two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA for a sale price of $4.8 million and recorded a loss on disposition of discontinued operations of less than $0.1 million.

During the first quarter of 2013, we sold two office properties in Orlando, FL for a sale price of $14.6 million (before $0.8 million in closing credits to buyer for unfunded tenant improvements) and recorded a loss on disposition of discontinued operations of $0.3 million.

In connection with the disposition of an office property in Jackson, MS in the third quarter of 2012, we had the right to receive additional cash consideration of up to $1.5 million upon the satisfaction of a certain post-closing requirement. The post-closing requirement was satisfied and the cash consideration was received during the first quarter of 2013. Accordingly, we recognized $1.5 million in additional gain on disposition of discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2013.

2.    Real Estate Assets - Continued

Impairments

During the second quarter of 2013, we recorded impairments of real estate assets of $1.1 million on four properties in a single office park in Winston-Salem, NC. These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

During the first quarter of 2013, we recorded impairments of real estate assets of $0.4 million on two industrial properties in Atlanta, GA and recorded impairments of real estate assets held for sale of $0.7 million on five industrial properties in Atlanta, GA. These properties were subsequently sold in the second quarter of 2013 and are classified as discontinued operations. These impairments were due to a change in the assumed timing of future dispositions and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the properties.

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Mortgages and Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility due 2015 [Member]	Jul. 18, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility due 2015 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Variable Rate Term Loan due 2016 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Secured indebtedness [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured indebtedness [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Unsecured indebtedness [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Unsecured indebtedness [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages and notes payable	$ 1,931,655,000		$ 1,931,655,000		$ 1,859,162,000				$ 544,510,000	$ 549,607,000	$ 1,387,145,000	$ 1,309,555,000
Aggregate undepreciated book value of secured real estate assets									964,800,000
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility						475,000,000
Maturity date on revolving credit facility						Jul. 27, 2015
Additional borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility						75,000,000
Amount outstanding on revolving credit facility						135,400,000	113,000,000
Outstanding letters of credit on revolving credit facility						100,000	100,000
Unused borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility						339,500,000	361,900,000
Early repayment of debt								35,000,000
Debt instrument maturity date								Feb. 28, 2016
Principal amount of debt								200,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ (973,000)	$ (164,000)	$ (973,000)				$ (200,000)

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the fair value of our liability derivatives:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liability Derivatives:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	1,103	$	9,369

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the effect of our cash flow hedges on AOCL and interest expense:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012			2013		2012
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) recognized in AOCL on derivatives (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	6,319	$	(7,481	)	$	6,599	$	(7,087	)
Amount of losses reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	800	$	782		$	1,588	$	1,459

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Operations Classified As Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth our operations classified as discontinued operations:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and other revenues	$	365	$	6,051	$	1,624	$	12,389
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	100		2,171		405		4,306
Depreciation and amortization	81		1,607		559		3,426
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		415		—
Total operating expenses	181		3,778		1,379		7,732
Interest expense	—		123		—		248
Income from discontinued operations	184		2,150		245		4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163		1,385		13,694		6,519
Total discontinued operations	$	13,347	$	3,535	$	13,939	$	10,928

Major Classes of Assets and Liabilities of the Properties Classified As Held For Sale [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the major classes of assets of our real estate and other assets, net, held for sale:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets:
Land	$	—	$	8,450
Buildings and tenant improvements	—		50,663
Land held for development	—		2,368
Less-accumulated depreciation	—		(17,969		)
Net real estate assets	—		43,512
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net	—		1,962
Deferred leasing costs, net	—		2,004
Prepaid expenses and other assets	—		30
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	$	—	$	47,508

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Mortgages and Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of mortgages and notes receivable [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes receivable, allowance	$ (376,000)		$ (376,000)		$ (182,000)
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	25,583,000		25,583,000		25,472,000
Notes receivable allowance, promissory notes [Roll Forward]
Beginning notes receivable allowance					182,000
Total notes receivable allowance	376,000		376,000		182,000
Seller Financing [Member]
Schedule of mortgages and notes receivable [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes receivable, gross	16,113,000		16,113,000		15,853,000
Mortgages and notes receivable, allowance	0		0		0
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	16,113,000		16,113,000		15,853,000
Number of transactions with seller financing	2
Notes receivable allowance, promissory notes [Roll Forward]
Beginning notes receivable allowance					0
Total notes receivable allowance	0		0		0
Mortgage Receivable [Member]
Schedule of mortgages and notes receivable [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes receivable, gross	8,715,000		8,715,000		8,648,000
Mortgages and notes receivable, allowance	0		0
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	8,715,000		8,715,000		8,648,000
Additional loan commitment to third party	8,400,000		8,400,000
Cumulative funds for future infrastructure disbursed to third party			100,000
Notes receivable allowance, promissory notes [Roll Forward]
Beginning notes receivable allowance			0
Total notes receivable allowance	0		0
Promissory Notes [Member]
Schedule of mortgages and notes receivable [Abstract]
Mortgages and notes receivable, gross	1,131,000		1,131,000		1,153,000
Mortgages and notes receivable, allowance	(376,000)	(118,000)	(376,000)	(118,000)
Mortgages and notes receivable, net	755,000		755,000		971,000
Notes receivable allowance, promissory notes [Roll Forward]
Beginning notes receivable allowance	437,000	122,000	182,000	61,000
Recoveries/write-offs/other	(61,000)	(4,000)	194,000	57,000
Total notes receivable allowance	$ 376,000	$ 118,000	$ 376,000	$ 118,000

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	$ 138,515		$ 126,728		$ 274,631		$ 250,762
Total Net Operating Income	88,882		80,844		176,259		160,696
Reconciliation to income from continuing operations before disposition of condominiums and equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates:
Depreciation and amortization	(42,394)		(38,991)		(84,208)		(75,687)
Impairments of real estate assets	(1,066)		0		(1,066)		0
General and administrative expenses	(8,397)		(8,900)		(18,979)		(18,573)
Interest expense	(23,286)		(24,372)		(47,154)		(49,049)
Other income	1,617		764		3,236		2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	15,356		9,345		28,088		20,381
Total Office Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	124,205	[1]	112,403	[1]	245,673	[1]	222,265	[1]
Total Net Operating Income	79,365	[1]	71,763	[1]	157,411	[1]	142,405	[1]
Office Atlanta, GA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	18,303		15,331		35,837		30,238
Total Net Operating Income	11,446		9,785		22,616		19,511
Office Greenville, SC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	3,130		3,488		6,359		6,991
Total Net Operating Income	1,680		2,050		3,569		4,181
Office Kansas City, MO [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	4,035		3,559		8,005		7,161
Total Net Operating Income	2,637		2,184		5,200		4,516
Office Memphis, TN [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	9,657		9,248		19,040		18,503
Total Net Operating Income	5,300		5,297		10,931		10,851
Office Nashville, TN [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	14,194		14,317		28,269		28,178
Total Net Operating Income	10,034		9,831		19,722		19,482
Office Orlando, FL [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	2,231		2,219		4,453		4,377
Total Net Operating Income	1,070		1,056		2,149		2,120
Office Piedmont Triad, NC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	7,086		5,071		13,977		10,149
Total Net Operating Income	4,568		3,218		8,923		6,449
Office Pittsburgh, PA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	13,957		9,110		27,649		18,194
Total Net Operating Income	7,904		4,624		15,327		8,904
Office Raleigh, NC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	21,726		20,395		42,394		40,169
Total Net Operating Income	15,682		14,381		30,312		28,339
Office Richmond, VA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	11,861		12,092		23,637		23,599
Total Net Operating Income	8,245		8,532		16,361		16,412
Office Tampa, FL [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	18,025		17,573		36,053		34,706
Total Net Operating Income	10,799		10,805		22,301		21,640
Total Industrial Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	5,344	[1]	5,253	[1]	10,527	[1]	10,504	[1]
Total Net Operating Income	3,924	[1]	3,856	[1]	7,650	[1]	7,642	[1]
Industrial Atlanta, GA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	2,226		2,167		4,286		4,254
Total Net Operating Income	1,559		1,549		3,039		3,048
Industrial Piedmont Triad, NC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	3,118		3,086		6,241		6,250
Total Net Operating Income	2,365		2,307		4,611		4,594
Total Retail Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	8,966	[1]	9,072	[1]	18,431	[1]	17,993	[1]
Total Net Operating Income	5,609	[1]	5,320	[1]	11,232	[1]	10,853	[1]
Retail Kansas City, MO [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Rental and Other Revenues	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Net Operating Income	5,609		5,320		11,232		10,853
Total Residential Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Operating Income	0	[1]	(65)	[1]	0	[1]	(145)	[1]
Residential Raleigh, NC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Operating Income	0		(65)		0		(145)
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Operating Income	$ (16)	[1]	$ (30)	[1]	$ (34)	[1]	$ (59)	[1]

[1] Net of discontinued operations.

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Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Unrealized gains (in AOCL)	$ (91,000)	$ 296,000	$ 299,000	$ 583,000
Amount by which outstanding principal amount exceeds estimated fair value	1,599,000	1,726,000	1,599,000	1,726,000	1,508,000	1,898,000	2,022,000	2,309,000
Contingent Consideration to Acquire Real Estate Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	375,000	0	563,000	0
Unrealized gains (in general and administrative)	9,000	0	(179,000)	0
Ending balance	384,000	0	384,000	0
Fair value of Level 3 liability	384,000	0	384,000	0
Payout percentage (in hundredths)			50.00%
Tax Increment Financing Bond [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	14,324,000	15,075,000	14,496,000	14,788,000
Principal repayment	0	0	(562,000)	0
Unrealized gains (in AOCL)	(91,000)	296,000	299,000	583,000
Ending balance	14,233,000	15,371,000	14,233,000	15,371,000
Maturity date	Dec. 20, 2020
Amount by which outstanding principal amount exceeds estimated fair value	1,600,000		1,600,000
Decrease in fair value of bond if yield-to-maturity was 100 basis points higher	500,000		500,000
Increase in fair value of bond if yield-to-maturity was 100 basis points lower	500,000		500,000
Fair value of Level 3 asset	14,233,000	15,371,000	14,233,000	15,371,000
Discount rate (in hundredths)			10.20%
Impaired Real Estate Assets [Member]
Impaired real estate assets [Abstract]
Fair value of Level 3 asset	$ 5,866,000		$ 5,866,000
Impaired Real Estate Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Discount rate (in hundredths)			14.00%
Impaired real estate assets [Abstract]
Capitalization rate (in hundredths)			9.50%
Impaired Real Estate Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Discount rate (in hundredths)			15.00%
Impaired real estate assets [Abstract]
Capitalization rate (in hundredths)			10.50%

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Accounts receivable allowance	$ 1,465	$ 2,848
Mortgages and notes receivable allowance	376	182
Accrued straight-line rents receivable allowance	853	857
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization	85,548	76,840
Prepaid expenses and other assets, accumulated amortization	12,561	12,318
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8.625%	8.625%
Equity:
Series A Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Series A Preferred Stock, authorized shares (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Series A Preferred Stock, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Series A Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares)	29,077	29,077
Series A Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	29,077	29,077
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	83,968,412	80,311,437
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	83,968,412	80,311,437
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Assets:
Accounts receivable allowance	1,465	2,848
Mortgages and notes receivable allowance	376	182
Accrued straight-line rents receivable allowance	853	857
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization	85,548	76,840
Prepaid expenses and other assets, accumulated amortization	$ 12,561	$ 12,318
Redeemable Operating Partnership Units: [Abstract]
Redeemable Common Units outstanding (in shares)	3,660,545	3,733,016
Series A Preferred Units, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Series A Preferred Units, issued (in shares)	29,077	29,077
Series A Preferred Units, outstanding (in shares)	29,077	29,077
Common Units: [Abstract]
General partners' capital account, units outstanding (in shares)	872,201	836,356
Limited partners' capital account, units outstanding (in shares)	82,687,402	79,066,272

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Derivative Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Our interest rate swaps have been designated as and are being accounted for as cash flow hedges with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income each reporting period. No gain or loss was recognized related to hedge ineffectiveness or to amounts excluded from effectiveness testing on our cash flow hedges during the six months endedJune 30, 2013. We have no collateral requirements related to our interest rate swaps.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable-rate debt. During the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, we estimate that $3.2 million will be reclassified to interest expense.

For the periods ending June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of our derivatives were in a liability position. The following table sets forth the fair value of our liability derivatives:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liability Derivatives:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	1,103	$	9,369

7. Derivative Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth the effect of our cash flow hedges on AOCL and interest expense:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012			2013		2012
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) recognized in AOCL on derivatives (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	6,319	$	(7,481	)	$	6,599	$	(7,087	)
Amount of losses reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense (effective portion):
Interest rate swaps	$	800	$	782		$	1,588	$	1,459

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$ 29,579		$ 14,498		$ 43,339		$ 32,830
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91)		296		299		583
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319		(7,481)		6,599		(7,087)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	800	[1]	782	[1]	1,588	[1]	1,459	[1]
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	7,028		(6,403)		8,486		(5,045)
Total comprehensive income	36,607		8,095		51,825		27,785
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,430)		(909)		(2,214)		(1,920)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	35,177		7,186		49,611		25,865
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Comprehensive income:
Net income	29,582		14,501		43,289		32,835
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91)		296		299		583
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319		(7,481)		6,599		(7,087)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	800		782		1,588		1,459
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	7,028		(6,403)		8,486		(5,045)
Total comprehensive income	36,610		8,098		51,775		27,790
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(187)		(223)		(390)		(407)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 36,423		$ 7,875		$ 51,385		$ 27,383

[1] Amounts reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Real estate assets, at cost:
Land	$ 389,431	$ 365,762
Buildings and tenant improvements	3,482,057	3,253,805
Development in process	37,559	21,198
Land held for development	120,580	115,416
Total real estate assets	4,029,627	3,756,181
Less-accumulated depreciation	(978,777)	(929,598)
Net real estate assets	3,050,850	2,826,583
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	0	47,508
Cash and cash equivalents	10,122	13,783
Restricted cash	15,987	19,702
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,465 and $2,848, respectively	25,266	23,073
Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $376 and $182, respectively	25,583	25,472
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $853 and $857, respectively	122,742	115,030
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	65,272	66,800
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $85,548 and $76,840, respectively	181,802	168,019
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,561 and $12,318, respectively	41,959	44,458
Total Assets	3,539,583	3,350,428
Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity:
Mortgages and notes payable	1,931,655	1,859,162
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	185,087	172,146
Financing obligations	28,392	29,358
Total Liabilities	2,145,134	2,060,666
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351	124,869
Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized shares; 8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (liquidation preference $1,000 per share; 29,077 shares issued and outstanding)	29,077	29,077
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized shares; 83,968,412 and 80,311,437 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	840	803
Additional paid-in capital	2,160,698	2,040,306
Distributions in excess of net income available for common stockholders	(927,110)	(897,418)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,142)	(12,628)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	1,259,363	1,160,140
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	4,735	4,753
Total Equity	1,264,098	1,164,893
Total Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity	3,539,583	3,350,428
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Real estate assets, at cost:
Land	389,431	365,762
Buildings and tenant improvements	3,482,057	3,253,805
Development in process	37,559	21,198
Land held for development	120,580	115,416
Total real estate assets	4,029,627	3,756,181
Less-accumulated depreciation	(978,777)	(929,598)
Net real estate assets	3,050,850	2,826,583
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	0	47,508
Cash and cash equivalents	10,205	13,867
Restricted cash	15,987	19,702
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,465 and $2,848, respectively	25,266	23,073
Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $376 and $182, respectively	25,583	25,472
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $853 and $857, respectively	122,742	115,030
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	64,249	65,813
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $85,548 and $76,840, respectively	181,802	168,019
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,561 and $12,318, respectively	41,864	44,458
Total Assets	3,538,548	3,349,525
Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity:
Mortgages and notes payable	1,931,655	1,859,162
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	185,041	172,026
Financing obligations	28,392	29,358
Total Liabilities	2,145,088	2,060,546
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable Operating Partnership Units:
Common Units, 3,660,545 and 3,733,016 outstanding, respectively	130,351	124,869
Series A Preferred Units (liquidation preference $1,000 per unit), 29,077 units issued and outstanding	29,077	29,077
Total Redeemable Operating Partnership Units	159,428	153,946
Equity:
General partner Common Units, 872,201 and 836,356 outstanding, respectively	12,332	11,427
Limited partner Common Units, 82,687,402 and 79,066,272 outstanding, respectively	1,221,107	1,131,481
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,142)	(12,628)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	4,735	4,753
Total Equity	1,234,032	1,135,033
Total Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity	$ 3,538,548	$ 3,349,525

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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 19, 2013 Orlando, FL Office Properties Acquisition (7/2013) [Member] property sqft	Jun. 30, 2013 Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 10, 2013 Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] ATM 2012 Equity Sales Offering [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Common Stock sold at the market during period (in shares)				1,756,590	3,056,381	515,536
Average price of Common Stock sold at the market during period (in dollars per share)				$ 38.32	$ 37.31	$ 35.21
Net proceeds of Common Stock sold at the market during period				$ 66.3	$ 112.3	$ 17.9
Percentage of equity interest acquired in unconsolidated affiliate (in hundredths)			60.00%
Percentage of equity interest in joint ventures, maximum (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%	40.00%
Number of office properties acquired			5
Rentable square feet of acquisition (in sq. ft)			1,300,000
Purchase price of acquisition			113.3
Fair value of assets recorded from the acquisition			188.9
Fair value of debt assumed from the acquisition			127.9
Effective interest rate of secured debt assumed from the acquisition (in hundredths)			3.11%
Maturity date of debt assumed from the acquisition			Jul. 01, 2014
Acquisition-related costs	0.4	0.9	0.1
Gain on acquisition of controlling interests in joint venture			$ 7

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Noncontrolling Interests (Tables) (Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member])

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869		$	110,655
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	9,649			16,501
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	(2,851		)	(631		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	1,824			1,513
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(3,140		)	(3,158		)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351		$	124,880

Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth net income available for common stockholders and transfers from the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522	$	12,962	$	39,871	$	29,656
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,500		568		2,851		631
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests	$	30,022	$	13,530	$	42,722	$	30,287

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Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale those properties classified as held for sale during the three months endedJune 30, 2013. Our Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect in discontinued operations the operations for those properties classified as discontinued operations.

The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements include the Operating Partnership, wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Company has the controlling interest. The Operating Partnership's Consolidated Financial Statements include wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Operating Partnership has the controlling interest. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had involvement with, but are not the primary beneficiary in, an entity that we concluded to be a variable interest entity (see Note 3).

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have omitted certain notes and other information from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report as permitted by SEC rules and regulations. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value	$ 25,549	[1]	$ 24,725	[1]
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,556		3,354
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,233		14,496
Impaired real estate assets	5,866
Total Assets	49,204		42,575
Liabilities[Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value	2,020,130	[1]	1,987,364	[1]
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	1,103		9,369
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,556		3,354
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	384		563
Financing obligations, at fair value	24,220	[1]	23,252	[1]
Total Liabilities	2,049,393		2,023,902
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value	0		0
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,556		3,354
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	0		0
Impaired real estate assets	0
Total Assets	3,556		3,354
Liabilities[Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value	0		0
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,556		3,354
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Financing obligations, at fair value	0		0
Total Liabilities	3,556		3,354
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value	16,868		16,077
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	0		0
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	0		0
Impaired real estate assets	0
Total Assets	16,868		16,077
Liabilities[Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value	2,020,130		1,987,364
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	1,103		9,369
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Financing obligations, at fair value	0		0
Total Liabilities	2,021,233		1,996,733
Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value	8,681		8,648
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	0		0
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,233		14,496
Impaired real estate assets	5,866
Total Assets	28,780		23,144
Liabilities[Abstract]
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value	0		0
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	0		0
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	384		563
Financing obligations, at fair value	24,220		23,252
Total Liabilities	24,604		23,815
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]
Assets:
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351		124,869
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	130,351		124,869
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	0		0
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$ 0		$ 0

[1] Amounts recorded at historical cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization	$ (85,548)		$ (85,548)		$ (76,840)
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	181,802		181,802		168,019
Acquired above market lease intangible assets	3,383		3,383
Acquired in-place lease intangible assets	19,180		19,180
Assumed below market lease liabilities	(8,582)		(8,582)
Deferred Financing Costs [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, gross	21,368		21,368		21,759
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization	(9,528)		(9,528)		(7,862)
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	11,840		11,840		13,897
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	948	900	1,897	1,802
Deferred Leasing Costs [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, gross	245,982		245,982		223,100
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization	(76,020)		(76,020)		(68,978)
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	169,962		169,962		154,122
Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	152,130		152,130
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	8,123	7,180	16,431	13,505
Lease Incentives [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	6,222		6,222
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	344	330	725	664
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues) [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	7,479		7,479
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	484	324	951	594
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses) [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net/Total scheduled future amortization of intangible assets	4,131		4,131
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	139	0	276	0
Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities [Member]
Intangible assets and below market lease liabilities, net [Abstract]
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, gross	45,415		45,415		37,019
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, accumulated amortization	(5,350)		(5,350)		(3,383)
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, net	40,065		40,065		33,636
Amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities	$ (1,031)	$ (553)	$ (2,153)	$ (1,097)

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Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 sqft	Jun. 30, 2013 sqft	Dec. 31, 2012
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
In-service office, industrial and retail properties (in units)	291	291
Square footage of commercial property (in sq feet)	29,600,000	29,600,000
Undeveloped land suitable for future development (in acres)	634	634
Undeveloped land considered core holdings (in acres)	566	566
Office properties under/planned for development (in units)	2	2
Percentage of equity interest in joint ventures, maximum (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
Number of real estate properties not wholly owned (in units)	30	30
Area of undeveloped land not wholly owned (in acres)	11	11
Number of directors of the Company who are also limited partners	2	2
Common Units redeemed for a like number of common shares of stock (in shares)		72,471
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in joint venture not owned by Operating Partership	12.50%	12.50%
Square footage of real estate property not owned by Operating Partnership (in sq feet)	261,000	261,000
Common Units of partnership owned by the Company (in shares)	83,600,000	83,600,000
Percentage of ownership of Common Units	95.80%	95.80%	95.60%
Number of Common Stock sold at the market during period (in shares)	1,756,590	3,056,381
Average price of Common Stock sold at the market during period (in dollars per share)	$ 38.32	$ 37.31
Net proceeds of Common Stock sold at the market during period	$ 66.3	$ 112.3
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common Units of partnership not owned by the Company (in shares)	3,700,000	3,700,000

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Real Estate Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 acre	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 acre	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Atlanta, GA Office Property Acquisition (6/2013) [Member] sqft	Mar. 31, 2013 Tampa, FL Office Properties Acquisition (3/2013) [Member] property sqft	Mar. 31, 2013 Greensboro, NC Office Properties Acquisition (3/2013) [Member] sqft property	Mar. 31, 2013 Memphis, TN Development Land Acquisition (3/2013) [Member] acre	Jun. 30, 2013 Atlanta, GA Industrial Property Disposition (6/2013) [Member] property	Jun. 30, 2013 Atlanta, GA Industrial Property/Land Disposition 2 (6/2013) [Member] property	Jun. 30, 2013 Atlanta, GA Industrial Property Disposition 3 (6/2013) [Member] property	Mar. 31, 2013 Orlando, FL Office Properties Disposition (3/2013) [Member] property	Mar. 31, 2013 Jackson, MS Office Property Disposition (9/2012) [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Winston-Salem, NC Office Properties (6/2013) [Member] property	Mar. 31, 2013 Atlanta, GA Industrial Properties (3/2013) [Member] property	Mar. 31, 2013 Atlanta, GA Industrial Properties Held For Sale (3/2013) [Member] property
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Number of office properties acquired						2	2
Rentable square feet of acquisition (in sq. ft)					553,000	372,000	195,000
Acquisition development land (in acres)	634		634					5
Acquisition purchase price					$ 140,100,000	$ 52,500,000	$ 30,800,000	$ 4,800,000
Acquisition-related costs	400,000		900,000
Dispositions [Abstract]
Number of office properties sold												2
Number of industrial real estate properties sold									5	6	2
Proceeds received from sale of real estate									4,500,000	38,700,000	4,800,000	14,600,000
Closing credits for unfunded tenant improvements										1,800,000		800,000
Closing credits for free rent									100,000	1,300,000
Gain/(loss) on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163,000	1,385,000	13,694,000	6,519,000					100,000	13,200,000	(100,000)	(300,000)	1,500,000
Impairments [Abstract]
Number of impaired properties														4	2	5
Impairments of real estate assets	1,066,000	0	1,066,000	0										1,100,000	400,000
Impairments of real estate assets held for sale																$ 700,000

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Mortgages and Notes Payable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Mortgages and Notes Payable

Mortgages and Notes Payable

The following table sets forth our mortgages and notes payable:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Secured indebtedness	$	544,510	$	549,607
Unsecured indebtedness	1,387,145		1,309,555
Total mortgages and notes payable	$	1,931,655	$	1,859,162

At June 30, 2013, our secured mortgage loans were collateralized by real estate assets with an aggregate undepreciated book value of $964.8 million.

Our $475.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in July 2015 and includes an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year. There was $135.4 million and $113.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, respectively. At both June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013, we had $0.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduces the availability on our revolving credit facility. As a result, the unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2013 and July 18, 2013 was $339.5 million and $361.9 million, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2013, we prepaid the remaining $35.0 million balance on a $200.0 million bank term loan that was originally scheduled to mature in February 2016. We recorded $0.2 million of loss on debt extinguishment related to this repayment.

We are currently in compliance with the debt covenants and other requirements with respect to our debt.

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Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Fair Value Measurements of Assets, Liabilities and Noncontrolling Interests [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities and the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that are measured at fair value within the fair value hierarchy.

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value at June 30, 2013:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	25,549	$	—	$	16,868	$	8,681
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Impaired real estate assets	5,866		—		—		5,866
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,233		—		—		14,233
Total Assets	$	49,204	$	3,556	$	16,868	$	28,780
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351	$	130,351	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	2,020,130	$	—	$	2,020,130	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	1,103		—		1,103		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	384		—		—		384
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	24,220		—		—		24,220
Total Liabilities	$	2,049,393	$	3,556	$	2,021,233	$	24,604

Fair Value at December 31, 2012:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	24,725	$	—	$	16,077	$	8,648
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,496		—		—		14,496
Total Assets	$	42,575	$	3,354	$	16,077	$	23,144
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869	$	124,869	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	1,987,364	$	—	$	1,987,364	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	9,369		—		9,369		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	563		—		—		563
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	23,252		—		—		23,252
Total Liabilities	$	2,023,902	$	3,354	$	1,996,733	$	23,815

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(1)    Amounts recorded at historical cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Fair Value Measurements, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the changes in our Level 3 asset and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Asset:
Tax Increment Financing Bond:
Beginning balance	$	14,324		$	15,075	$	14,496		$	14,788
Principal repayment	—			—		(562		)	—
Unrealized gains/(losses) (in AOCL)	(91		)	296		299			583
Ending balance	$	14,233		$	15,371	$	14,233		$	15,371
Liability:
Contingent Consideration to Acquire Real Estate Assets:
Beginning balance	$	375		$	—	$	563		$	—
Unrealized (gains)/losses (in general and administrative expenses)	9			—		(179		)	—
Ending balance	$	384		$	—	$	384		$	—

Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth quantitative information about the unobservable inputs of our Level 3 assets and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Rate/ Percentage
Assets:
Tax increment financing bond	$	14,233	Income approach	Discount rate	10.2%
Impaired real estate assets	$	5,866	Income approach	Capitalization rate	9.5%-10.5%
				Discount rate	14.0%-15.0%
Liability:
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets	$	384	Income approach	Payout percentage	50.0%

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Expected increase to interest expense	$ 3,200,000		$ 3,200,000
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps	1,103,000		1,103,000		9,369,000
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) recognized in AOCL on derivatives (effective portion) [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps	6,319,000	(7,481,000)	6,599,000	(7,087,000)
Amount of (gains)/losses reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense (effective portion) [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps	$ 800,000	$ 782,000	$ 1,588,000	$ 1,459,000

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Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following summarizes the three levels of inputs that we use to measure fair value.

Level 1.  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Our Level 1 assets are investments in marketable securities that we use to pay benefits under our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Our Level 1 liability is our non-qualified deferred compensation obligation. The Company's Level 1 noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership relate to the ownership of Common Units by various individuals and entities other than the Company.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities.

Our Level 2 asset is the fair value of certain of our mortgages and notes receivable, which was estimated by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants.

Our Level 2 liabilities include (1) the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable, which was estimated by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants and (2) interest rate swaps whose fair value is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments of our interest rate swaps are based on the expectation of future LIBOR interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market LIBOR interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk, but were concluded to not be significant inputs to the calculation for the periods presented.

Level 3. Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our Level 3 assets include (1) certain of our mortgages and notes receivable, which were estimated by the income approach utilizing internal cash flow projections and market interest rates to estimate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants, (2) our tax increment financing bond, which is not routinely traded but whose fair value is determined by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to estimate the projected redemption value based on quoted bid/ask prices for similar unrated municipal bonds, and (3) any real estate assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as a result of our quarterly impairment analysis, which were valued using the terms of definitive sales contracts or the sales comparison approach and substantiated with internal cash flow projections.

Our Level 3 liabilities include the fair value of our contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets and financing obligations, which were estimated by the income approach to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants, utilizing: (1) contractual cash flows; (2) market-based interest rates; and (3) a number of other assumptions including demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates, costs of operation and expected ownership periods.

9. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities and the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that are measured at fair value within the fair value hierarchy.

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value at June 30, 2013:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	25,549	$	—	$	16,868	$	8,681
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Impaired real estate assets	5,866		—		—		5,866
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,233		—		—		14,233
Total Assets	$	49,204	$	3,556	$	16,868	$	28,780
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351	$	130,351	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	2,020,130	$	—	$	2,020,130	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	1,103		—		1,103		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,556		3,556		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	384		—		—		384
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	24,220		—		—		24,220
Total Liabilities	$	2,049,393	$	3,556	$	2,021,233	$	24,604

Fair Value at December 31, 2012:
Assets:
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)	$	24,725	$	—	$	16,077	$	8,648
Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Tax increment financing bond (in prepaid expenses and other assets)	14,496		—		—		14,496
Total Assets	$	42,575	$	3,354	$	16,077	$	23,144
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869	$	124,869	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Mortgages and notes payable, at fair value (1)	$	1,987,364	$	—	$	1,987,364	$	—
Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	9,369		—		9,369		—
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	3,354		3,354		—		—
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)	563		—		—		563
Financing obligations, at fair value (1)	23,252		—		—		23,252
Total Liabilities	$	2,023,902	$	3,354	$	1,996,733	$	23,815

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(1)    Amounts recorded at historical cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

9. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Continued

The following table sets forth the changes in our Level 3 asset and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Asset:
Tax Increment Financing Bond:
Beginning balance	$	14,324		$	15,075	$	14,496		$	14,788
Principal repayment	—			—		(562		)	—
Unrealized gains/(losses) (in AOCL)	(91		)	296		299			583
Ending balance	$	14,233		$	15,371	$	14,233		$	15,371
Liability:
Contingent Consideration to Acquire Real Estate Assets:
Beginning balance	$	375		$	—	$	563		$	—
Unrealized (gains)/losses (in general and administrative expenses)	9			—		(179		)	—
Ending balance	$	384		$	—	$	384		$	—

During 2007, we acquired a tax increment financing bond associated with a parking garage developed by us. This bond amortizes to maturity in 2020. The estimated fair value at June 30, 2013 was $1.6 million below the outstanding principal due on the bond. If the discount rate used to fair value this bond was 100 basis points higher or lower, the fair value of the bond would have been $0.5 million lower or $0.5 million higher, respectively, as of June 30, 2013. We intend to hold this bond and have concluded that we will not be required to sell this bond before recovery of the bond principal. Payment of the principal and interest for the bond is guaranteed by us. We have recorded no credit losses related to the bond during the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012. There is no legal right of offset with the liability, which we report as a financing obligation, related to this tax increment financing bond.

The impaired real estate assets that were measured in the second quarter of 2013 at fair value and deemed to be Level 3 assets were valued based primarily on market-based inputs and our assumptions about the use of the assets, as observable inputs were not available. In the absence of observable inputs, we estimate the fair value of real estate using unobservable data such as estimated discount and capitalization rates. We also utilize local and national industry market data such as comparable sales, sales contracts and appraisals to assist us in our estimation of fair value. Significant increases or decreases in any valuation inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.

The following table sets forth quantitative information about the unobservable inputs of our Level 3 assets and liability, which are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Rate/ Percentage
Assets:
Tax increment financing bond	$	14,233	Income approach	Discount rate	10.2%
Impaired real estate assets	$	5,866	Income approach	Capitalization rate	9.5%-10.5%
				Discount rate	14.0%-15.0%
Liability:
Contingent consideration to acquire real estate assets	$	384	Income approach	Payout percentage	50.0%

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Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities

Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities

The following table sets forth total intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, net of accumulated amortization:

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets:
Deferred financing costs	$	21,368		$	21,759
Less accumulated amortization	(9,528		)	(7,862		)
	11,840			13,897
Deferred leasing costs (including lease incentives and above market lease and in-place lease acquisition-related intangible assets)	245,982			223,100
Less accumulated amortization	(76,020		)	(68,978		)
	169,962			154,122
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net	$	181,802		$	168,019
Liabilities (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities):
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities	$	45,415		$	37,019
Less accumulated amortization	(5,350		)	(3,383		)
	$	40,065		$	33,636

5.    Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities - Continued

The following table sets forth amortization of intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$	948		$	900		$	1,897		$	1,802
Amortization of deferred leasing costs and acquisition-related intangible assets (in depreciation and amortization)	$	8,123		$	7,180		$	16,431		$	13,505
Amortization of lease incentives (in rental and other revenues)	$	344		$	330		$	725		$	664
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental and other revenues)	$	484		$	324		$	951		$	594
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental property and other expenses)	$	139		$	—		$	276		$	—
Amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities (in rental and other revenues)	$	(1,031	)	$	(553	)	$	(2,153	)	$	(1,097	)

The following table sets forth scheduled future amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities:

	Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs		Amortization of Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Depreciation and Amortization)		Amortization of Lease Incentives (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses)		Amortization of Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (in Rental and Other Revenues)
July 1 through December 31, 2013	$	1,828	$	17,283	$	621	$	1,032	$	277	$	(2,856	)
2014	3,241		30,455		1,160		1,817		553		(5,080		)
2015	2,606		24,935		932		1,438		553		(4,367		)
2016	1,508		20,563		738		1,085		553		(4,293		)
2017	1,220		17,526		664		951		553		(4,037		)
Thereafter	1,437		41,368		2,107		1,156		1,642		(19,432		)
	$	11,840	$	152,130	$	6,222	$	7,479	$	4,131	$	(40,065	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods as of June 30, 2013 (in years)	5.4		6.4		7.6		5.1		8.0		9.2

The following table sets forth the intangible assets acquired and below market lease liabilities assumed as a result of 2013 acquisition activity:

	Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)		Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Depreciation and Amortization)		Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)
Amount recorded from acquisition activity	$	3,383	$	19,180	$	(8,582	)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods (in years)	4.2		5.3		7.5

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 43,339	$ 32,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	84,767	79,113
Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities	(198)	180
Share-based compensation expense	4,737	4,459
Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable	380	538
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897	1,802
Amortization of cash flow hedges	1,588	1,459
Impairments of real estate assets	1,481	0
Losses on debt extinguishment	164	973
Net gains on disposition of property	(13,657)	(6,519)
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	0	(175)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1,349)	(1,346)
Changes in financing obligations	(391)	(584)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,827	2,225
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,295	7,298
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,284)	(3,158)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable	(8,009)	(9,415)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(661)	(16,352)
Net cash provided by operating activities	116,926	93,328
Investing activities:
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired	(228,461)	0
Investments in development in process	(11,499)	(1,531)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs	(42,343)	(43,851)
Investments in building improvements	(26,466)	(19,758)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets	60,381	19,898
Net proceeds from disposition of for-sale residential condominiums	0	2,492
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates	435	901
Investments in and repayments of mortgages and notes receivable	(156)	1,544
Investments in and advances/repayments to/from unconsolidated affiliates	(429)	(2,750)
Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities	7,853	4,031
Net cash used in investing activities	(240,685)	(39,024)
Financing activities:
Dividends on Common Stock	(69,563)	(62,787)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(1,254)	(1,254)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(3,140)	(3,158)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(408)	(460)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock	126,738	95,289
Costs paid for the issuance of Common Stock	(1,711)	(1,316)
Repurchase of shares related to tax withholdings	(2,537)	(2,137)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	346,300	106,300
Repayments of revolving credit facility	(233,900)	(392,800)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable	0	225,000
Repayments of mortgages and notes payable	(39,610)	(19,359)
Payments on financing obligations	(575)	(38)
Additions to deferred financing costs and other financing activities	(242)	(2,245)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	120,098	(58,965)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(3,661)	(4,661)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	13,783	11,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	10,122	6,527
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	40,480	48,063
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,599	(7,087)
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,851	631
Changes in accrued capital expenditures	12,618	(2,448)
Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets	17,732	28,629
Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing and leasing costs	11,363	8,765
Unrealized gains on marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan	312	216
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	9,649	16,501
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	299	583
Reduction of advances to unconsolidated affiliates related to acquisition activities	0	26,000
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Operating activities:
Net income	43,289	32,835
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	84,767	79,113
Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities	(198)	180
Share-based compensation expense	4,737	4,459
Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable	380	538
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,897	1,802
Amortization of cash flow hedges	1,588	1,459
Impairments of real estate assets	1,481	0
Losses on debt extinguishment	164	973
Net gains on disposition of property	(13,657)	(6,519)
Gains on for-sale residential condominiums	0	(175)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1,299)	(1,351)
Changes in financing obligations	(391)	(584)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	2,814	2,211
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,295	7,298
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,189)	(3,077)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable	(8,009)	(9,415)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(587)	(16,413)
Net cash provided by operating activities	117,082	93,334
Investing activities:
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired	(228,461)	0
Investments in development in process	(11,499)	(1,531)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs	(42,343)	(43,851)
Investments in building improvements	(26,466)	(19,758)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets	60,381	19,898
Net proceeds from disposition of for-sale residential condominiums	0	2,492
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates	435	901
Investments in and repayments of mortgages and notes receivable	(156)	1,544
Investments in and advances/repayments to/from unconsolidated affiliates	(429)	(2,750)
Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities	7,853	4,031
Net cash used in investing activities	(240,685)	(39,024)
Financing activities:
Distributions on Common Units	(72,355)	(65,597)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(1,254)	(1,254)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(408)	(460)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Units	126,738	95,289
Costs paid for the issuance of Common Units	(1,711)	(1,316)
Repurchase of units related to tax withholdings	(2,537)	(2,137)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	346,300	106,300
Repayments of revolving credit facility	(233,900)	(392,800)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable	0	225,000
Repayments of mortgages and notes payable	(39,610)	(19,359)
Payments on financing obligations	(575)	(38)
Additions to deferred financing costs and other financing activities	(747)	(2,458)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	119,941	(58,830)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(3,662)	(4,520)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	13,867	11,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	10,205	6,631
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	40,480	48,063
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,599	(7,087)
Changes in accrued capital expenditures	12,618	(2,448)
Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets	17,732	28,629
Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing and leasing costs	11,363	8,765
Unrealized gains on marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan	312	216
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value	5,482	14,225
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	299	583
Reduction of advances to unconsolidated affiliates related to acquisition activities	$ 0	$ 26,000

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
Available For Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gain Loss Calculation [Roll Forward]
Tax increment financing bond, beginning balance	$ (1,508)		$ (2,022)		$ (1,898)		$ (2,309)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on tax increment financing bond	(91)		296		299		583
Tax increment financing bond, ending balance	(1,599)		(1,726)		(1,599)		(1,726)
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments At Fair Value Net Calculation [Roll Forward]
Cash flow hedges, beginning balance	(9,662)		(2,354)		(10,730)		(3,425)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	6,319		(7,481)		6,599		(7,087)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	800	[1]	782	[1]	1,588	[1]	1,459	[1]
Cash flow hedges, ending balance	(2,543)		(9,053)		(2,543)		(9,053)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (4,142)		$ (10,779)		$ (4,142)		$ (10,779)		$ (12,628)

[1] Amounts reclassified out of AOCL into contractual interest expense.

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Earnings Per Share/Unit (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share/Unit Basic and Diluted [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of the Company:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from continuing operations	(672		)	(517		)	(1,227		)	(982		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	14,746			9,596			26,529			19,259
Income from discontinued operations	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from discontinued operations	(571		)	(169		)	(597		)	(531		)
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776			3,366			13,342			10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522		$	12,962		$	39,871		$	29,656
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	15,418			10,113			27,756			20,241
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	28,765		$	13,648		$	41,695		$	31,169
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share –weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Noncontrolling interests Common Units	3,688			3,718			3,707			3,723
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (1)	86,631			78,521			85,752			77,601
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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13. Earnings Per Share and Per Unit - Continued

(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]

Earnings Per Share/Unit Basic and Diluted [Line Items]

Earnings Per Unit [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit – weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.05			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.18		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit –weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Unit – adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions (1)	86,222			78,112			85,343			77,192
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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Discontinued Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

The following table sets forth our operations classified as discontinued operations:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and other revenues	$	365	$	6,051	$	1,624	$	12,389
Operating expenses:
Rental property and other expenses	100		2,171		405		4,306
Depreciation and amortization	81		1,607		559		3,426
Impairments of real estate assets	—		—		415		—
Total operating expenses	181		3,778		1,379		7,732
Interest expense	—		123		—		248
Income from discontinued operations	184		2,150		245		4,409
Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations	13,163		1,385		13,694		6,519
Total discontinued operations	$	13,347	$	3,535	$	13,939	$	10,928

The following table sets forth the major classes of assets of our real estate and other assets, net, held for sale:

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets:
Land	$	—	$	8,450
Buildings and tenant improvements	—		50,663
Land held for development	—		2,368
Less-accumulated depreciation	—		(17,969		)
Net real estate assets	—		43,512
Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net	—		1,962
Deferred leasing costs, net	—		2,004
Prepaid expenses and other assets	—		30
Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale	$	—	$	47,508

As of June 30, 2013, there were no real estate and other assets, net, held for sale. As of December 31, 2012, real estate and other assets, net, held for sale included 13 industrial properties and a land parcel in Atlanta, GA and two office properties in Orlando, FL. All of these properties are classified as discontinued operations during the six months endedJune 30, 2013.

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Noncontrolling Interests

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates

At June 30, 2013, our noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates relates to our joint venture partner's 50.0% interest in office properties located in Richmond, VA. Our joint venture partner is an unrelated third party.

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership

The following table sets forth the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	124,869		$	110,655
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value	9,649			16,501
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	(2,851		)	(631		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	1,824			1,513
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(3,140		)	(3,158		)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	130,351		$	124,880

The following table sets forth net income available for common stockholders and transfers from the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522	$	12,962	$	39,871	$	29,656
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock	2,500		568		2,851		631
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests	$	30,022	$	13,530	$	42,722	$	30,287

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

In early July 2013, the Company issued 515,536 shares of Common Stock under its equity sales agreements at an average gross sales price of $35.21 per share and raised net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $17.9 million.

On July 19, 2013, we acquired our joint venture partner's 60.0% interest in the HIW-KC Orlando, LLC joint venture, which owns five office buildings encompassing 1.3 million square feet in Orlando, FL, for a purchase price of$113.3 million. We expect to expense $0.1 million of related acquisition costs. We previously accounted for our 40.0% interest in this joint venture using the equity method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of the joint venture are now wholly owned and will be recorded in our future Consolidated Financial Statements, including assets expected to be recorded at fair value of $188.9 million and secured debt expected to be recorded at fair value of $127.9 million, with an effective interest rate of 3.11%. This debt matures in July 2014. As a result of acquiring a controlling interest in this joint venture, our previously held equity interest was remeasured at fair value resulting in a gain of approximately $7 million. Due to the limited time since the acquisition date, our initial accounting for this transaction is incomplete and, as such, we are unable to provide purchase price allocation disclosures.

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Earnings Per Share/Unit

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share/Unit

Earnings Per Share and Per Unit

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of the Company:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from continuing operations	(672		)	(517		)	(1,227		)	(982		)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	14,746			9,596			26,529			19,259
Income from discontinued operations	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from discontinued operations	(571		)	(169		)	(597		)	(531		)
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	12,776			3,366			13,342			10,397
Net income available for common stockholders	$	27,522		$	12,962		$	39,871		$	29,656
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,232		$	10,963		$	29,400		$	21,902
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Dividends on Preferred Stock	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	15,418			10,113			27,756			20,241
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	$	28,765		$	13,648		$	41,695		$	31,169
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share –weighted average shares (1) (2)	82,811			74,662			81,925			73,749
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Noncontrolling interests Common Units	3,688			3,718			3,707			3,723
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (1)	86,631			78,521			85,752			77,601
Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common stockholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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13. Earnings Per Share and Per Unit - Continued

(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit – weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.05			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.18		$	0.49		$	0.40
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	16,235		$	10,966		$	29,350		$	21,907
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations	(187		)	(223		)	(390		)	(407		)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(627		)	(627		)	(1,254		)	(1,254		)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	15,421			10,116			27,706			20,246
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	13,347			3,535			13,939			10,928
Net income available for common unitholders	$	28,768		$	13,651		$	41,645		$	31,174
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit –weighted average units (1) (2)	86,090			77,971			85,223			77,063
Add:
Stock options using the treasury method	132			141			120			129
Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Unit – adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions (1)	86,222			78,112			85,343			77,192
Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders	$	0.18		$	0.13		$	0.33		$	0.26
Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders	0.15			0.04			0.16			0.14
Net income available for common unitholders	$	0.33		$	0.17		$	0.49		$	0.40

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(1) There were 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.5 million options outstanding during the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per unit because the impact of including such options would be anti-dilutive.

(2) Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 18, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000921082
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		84,483,948
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Entity Central Index Key	0000941713
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

The following tables summarize the rental and other revenues and net operating income, the primary industry property-level performance metric which is defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses, for each of our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental and Other Revenues: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	18,303	$	15,331	$	35,837	$	30,238
Greenville, SC	3,130		3,488		6,359		6,991
Kansas City, MO	4,035		3,559		8,005		7,161
Memphis, TN	9,657		9,248		19,040		18,503
Nashville, TN	14,194		14,317		28,269		28,178
Orlando, FL	2,231		2,219		4,453		4,377
Piedmont Triad, NC	7,086		5,071		13,977		10,149
Pittsburgh, PA	13,957		9,110		27,649		18,194
Raleigh, NC	21,726		20,395		42,394		40,169
Richmond, VA	11,861		12,092		23,637		23,599
Tampa, FL	18,025		17,573		36,053		34,706
Total Office Segment	124,205		112,403		245,673		222,265
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	2,226		2,167		4,286		4,254
Piedmont Triad, NC	3,118		3,086		6,241		6,250
Total Industrial Segment	5,344		5,253		10,527		10,504
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Retail Segment	8,966		9,072		18,431		17,993
Total Rental and Other Revenues	$	138,515	$	126,728	$	274,631	$	250,762

14. Segment Information - Continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net Operating Income: (1)
Office:
Atlanta, GA	$	11,446		$	9,785		$	22,616		$	19,511
Greenville, SC	1,680			2,050			3,569			4,181
Kansas City, MO	2,637			2,184			5,200			4,516
Memphis, TN	5,300			5,297			10,931			10,851
Nashville, TN	10,034			9,831			19,722			19,482
Orlando, FL	1,070			1,056			2,149			2,120
Piedmont Triad, NC	4,568			3,218			8,923			6,449
Pittsburgh, PA	7,904			4,624			15,327			8,904
Raleigh, NC	15,682			14,381			30,312			28,339
Richmond, VA	8,245			8,532			16,361			16,412
Tampa, FL	10,799			10,805			22,301			21,640
Total Office Segment	79,365			71,763			157,411			142,405
Industrial:
Atlanta, GA	1,559			1,549			3,039			3,048
Piedmont Triad, NC	2,365			2,307			4,611			4,594
Total Industrial Segment	3,924			3,856			7,650			7,642
Retail:
Kansas City, MO	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Total Retail Segment	5,609			5,320			11,232			10,853
Residential:
Raleigh, NC	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Total Residential Segment	—			(65		)	—			(145		)
Corporate and other	(16		)	(30		)	(34		)	(59		)
Total Net Operating Income	88,882			80,844			176,259			160,696
Reconciliation to income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates:
Depreciation and amortization	(42,394		)	(38,991		)	(84,208		)	(75,687		)
Impairments of real estate assets	(1,066		)	—			(1,066		)	—
General and administrative expenses	(8,397		)	(8,900		)	(18,979		)	(18,573		)
Interest expense	(23,286		)	(24,372		)	(47,154		)	(49,049		)
Other income	1,617			764			3,236			2,994
Income from continuing operations before disposition of property and condominiums and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$	15,356		$	9,345		$	28,088		$	20,381

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(1) Net of discontinued operations.