CONSOLIDATED FUNDS AND VENTURES (Details 9) (Consolidated Funds and Ventures [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	$ 1,136	$ 1,202	$ 2,961	$ 3,351
Interest Income [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	274	1,169	1,779	1,789
Asset Management Fees [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	888	937	2,629	3,521
Guarantee Fees [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	331	331	993	1,042
Equity In Losses From Lower Tier Property Partnerships [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	(383)	(1,092)	(2,821)	(3,031)
Equity In Income From SA Fund [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	151	(99)	643	165
Other Expense [Member]
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to consolidated funds and ventures	$ (125)	$ (44)	$ (262)	$ (135)