CONSOLIDATED FUNDS AND VENTURES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	$ 1,745,813	$ 1,801,752
LIHTC Funds [Member]
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	358,358	381,394
SA Fund [Member]
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	177,793	175,572
Lower Tier Property Partnerships [Member]
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	163,531	135,674
Other Consolidated Entities [Member]
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	2,059	922
Consolidated Funds and Ventures [Member]
Total assets of consolidated funds and ventures	$ 701,741	$ 693,562