General and administrative expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
General and Administrative Expenses
Personnel costs			$ 7,642	$ 7,162
Restructuring awards				2,750
Professional services			2,468	3,914
Pending sale of investment management platform			2,135
Operating and other costs			2,267	1,617
Subtotal			14,512	15,443
Non-cash personnel costs
Employee stock-based compensation			675	411
Non-cash personnel costs			1,619	3,806
Total	7,141	4,941	16,193	19,868
CT Legacy REIT
Non-cash personnel costs
Management incentive awards plan			944	3,395
Securitization Vehicles
Non-cash personnel costs
Total			$ 62	$ 619