NOTES RECEIVABLE, PREFERRED EQUITY AND OTHER REAL ESTATE RELATED INVESTMENTS Allowance for Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 3,681
Additional reserves	0
Recoveries	(1,688)
Charge-offs and reclassifications	0
Balance at period end	$ 1,993