The net gain (loss) resulting from a sale of investments in unconsolidated joint venture.

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- Definition

Fair value portion of investments in an entity not consolidated. Includes, but is not limited to, investments in an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership, an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group, an entity which the company has significant influence, but does not have control and subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity or cost method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 820

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (a)

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- Definition

Reflects the net positive or negative amount derived from subtracting from net proceeds of sale and the carrying amounts, net of allocated reserves, of financial assets transferred to third parties in transactions that qualify for sales treatment.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 860

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

-Paragraph 5

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- Definition

Fair value portion of loan receivable, including, but not limited to, mortgage loans held for investment, finance receivables held for investment, policy loans on insurance contracts.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 310

-SubTopic 10

-Glossary Loan

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 3) (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
Assets:
Loans receivable, Fair Value Measurement					$ 383
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Assets:
Loans receivable, Fair Value Measurement	45		45		93
Investment in unconsolidated venture, Fair Value Measurement					6,266
Loans receivable, Total Gains (Losses)	40	113	66	72
Investment in an unconsolidated venture , Total Gains (Losses)		(4)		3
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Loans receivable, Fair Value Measurement	0		0		0
Investment in unconsolidated venture, Fair Value Measurement					0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Loans receivable, Fair Value Measurement	0		0		0
Investment in unconsolidated venture, Fair Value Measurement					0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Loans receivable, Fair Value Measurement	45		45		93
Investment in unconsolidated venture, Fair Value Measurement					$ 6,266