INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES (Cash Distributions from KWR (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating distributions from joint ventures	$ 56.1	$ 40.4	$ 13.0
Proceeds from equity method investments, operating and investing	137.6
KW Residential LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Settlement of hedges	10.8	0	2.1
Refinancing of property level debt	5.8	1.8	5.8
Operating distributions from joint ventures	9.4	9.6	3.3
Proceeds from equity method investments, operating and investing	$ 26.0	$ 11.4	$ 11.2

Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distributions and Return of Investments on Favorable Hedge Settlement

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Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distributions and Return of Investments on Refinance of Debt at the Properties

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Proceeds from Equity Method Investments, Dividends and Distributions, Operating and Investing

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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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