Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	3,400	3,400
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	90,000	90,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	37,910	31,557
Treasury stock, shares	1,802	1,802
Variable Interest Entities, Consolidated, Investment Property, net	$ 55,962	$ 56,326
Variable Interest Entities, Consolidated, Debt	$ 45,555	$ 45,900