Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Beginning Balance	$ 10,399
Contributions	4,030		1,991
Income from equity investments	5,936	[1]
Distributions	(2,387)
Ending Balance	17,978
CT Opportunity Partners I, LP
Beginning Balance	10,399
Contributions	1,241
Income from equity investments	5,894	[1]
Distributions	(2,387)
Ending Balance	15,147
CT High Grade II
Beginning Balance
Contributions	2,789
Income from equity investments	42
Distributions
Ending Balance	$ 2,831

[1] Includes $5.0 million of incentive income allocated to us from CTOPI under the equity method of accounting. This incentive income has not been recognized into earnings, but recorded as a deferred incentive income liability under accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.