General and administrative expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
General and Administrative Expenses
Personnel costs			$ 5,165	$ 4,705
Restructuring awards				2,750
Professional services			1,765	2,878
Operating and other costs			1,670	997
Subtotal			8,600	11,330
Non-cash personnel costs
Employee stock-based compensation			210	317
Non-cash personnel costs			391	3,297
Total	4,740	4,649	9,052	14,928
CT Legacy REIT, Excluding Securitization Vehicles
Non-cash personnel costs
Management incentive awards plan			181	2,980
Securitization Vehicles
Non-cash personnel costs
Total			$ 61	$ 301