BONDS AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Unpaid Principal Balance	$ 243,242	[1]	$ 917,013	[1]	$ 984,322	[1]
Basis Adjustments	(5,693)	[2]	(8,942)	[2]	(12,653)	[2]
Unrealized Losses	(63,759)		(130,988)		(141,297)
Unrealized Gains	43,550		119,239		139,022
Fair Value	217,340		896,322		969,394
Mortgage Revenue Bonds [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance	161,715		835,486		898,209
Basis Adjustments	(3,631)	[2]	(6,880)	[2]	(10,314)	[2]
Unrealized Losses	(41,395)		(108,624)		(118,933)
Unrealized Gains	22,972		98,661		115,196
Fair Value	139,661		818,643		884,158
All Other Corporate Bonds [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance	81,527		81,527		86,113
Basis Adjustments	(2,062)	[2]	(2,062)	[2]	(2,339)	[2]
Unrealized Losses	(22,364)		(22,364)		(22,364)
Unrealized Gains	20,578		20,578		23,826
Fair Value	$ 77,679		$ 77,679		$ 85,236

[1] The Company had bonds with an unpaid principal balance of $85.0 million ($76.6 million fair value), $158.9 million ($151.8 million fair value) and $123.9 million ($125.1 million fair value) at July 3, 2013, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which were eliminated due to consolidation of the real estate partnerships where the real estate served as collateral for the Company’s bonds. See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for more information.

[2] Represents net discounts, deferred costs and fees.