Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Detail) - Components Of Income And Expense Relating To Discontinued Operations (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Revenues from rental property	$ (1,308)	$ 9,055	$ 2,028	$ 25,071
Rental property expenses	(647)	(3,589)	(1,616)	(8,015)
Depreciation and amortization	(431)	(3,772)	(1,340)	(9,670)
Interest expense	(3)	(1,831)	(7)	(5,034)
Income from other real estate investments	240	2,173	515	2,095
Other income/(expense), net	46	(553)	188	(619)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operating properties, before income taxes	(2,103)	1,483	(232)	3,828
Loss on operating properties sold		(27)		(31)
Impairment of property carrying value	(5,438)	(2,591)	(8,153)	(3,391)
Gain on disposition of operating properties	4,025		4,188
Provision for income taxes, net	(58)	(380)	(58)	(122)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operating properties	(3,574)	(1,515)	(4,255)	284
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(41)	(93)	(58)	(108)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company	$ (3,615)	$ (1,608)	$ (4,313)	$ 176