CONSOLIDATED FUNDS AND VENTURES (Details 8) (Consolidated Funds and Ventures [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	$ 1,737	$ 1,588	$ 2,822	$ 3,187
Interest Income [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	1,318	907	2,517	1,678
Asset Management Fees [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	884	1,140	1,741	2,584
Guarantee Fees [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	331	381	662	730
Equity In Losses From Lower Tier Property Partnerships [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	(939)	(904)	(2,437)	(1,940)
Equity In Income From SA Fund [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	208	128	491	265
Other Expense [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	$ (65)	$ (64)	$ (152)	$ (130)