CONSOLIDATED FUNDS AND VENTURES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
LIHTC Funds investment in Lower Tier Property Partnerships	$ 312,725		$ 333,335
Total liabilities of Lower Tier Property Partnerships	162		0
Consolidated Funds and Ventures [Member]
LIHTC Funds investment in Lower Tier Property Partnerships	312,725		333,335
Total assets of Lower Tier Property Partnerships	1,347,153	[1]	1,371,880	[1]
Total liabilities of Lower Tier Property Partnerships	$ 1,041,521	[1]	$ 1,041,961	[1]

[1] The assets of the Lower Tier Property Partnerships are primarily real estate and the liabilities are predominantly mortgage debt.