Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Beginning Balance	$ 10,399
Contributions	4,030		3,413
Income from equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	7,221	[1]
Distributions	(2,940)
Ending Balance	18,710
CT Opportunity Partners I, LP
Beginning Balance	10,399
Contributions	1,241
Income from equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	7,068	[1]
Distributions	(2,940)
Ending Balance	15,768
CT High Grade II
Beginning Balance
Contributions	2,789
Income from equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	153
Distributions
Ending Balance	$ 2,942

[1] Includes $5.9 million of incentive income allocated to us from CTOPI under the equity method of accounting. This incentive income has not been recognized into earnings, but recorded as a deferred incentive income liability under accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.