NOTES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, NET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 years	Dec. 31, 2010
Receivables [Abstract]
Notes receivable, net	$ 2,817	$ 6,503
Interest receivable	671	424
Other receivables	3,405	2,324
Notes and other receivables, net	$ 6,893	$ 9,251
Notes and other receivables, minimum term (in years)	3
Notes and other receivables, maximum term (in years)	10
Installment notes interest rates, minimum	8.00%
Installment notes interest rates, maximum	10.00%

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of interest earned but not received. Also called accrued interest or accrued interest receivable.

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Reflects the highest contractual rate of interest on receivables from retail land sales.

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