Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 304,787	$ 290,325	$ 156,009
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation loss	(997)	(24,165)	(229)
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, net of $3,316, $16,278 and $25 income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	(4,924)	(23,623)	706
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities, net of $43 and $42 income tax and $128 income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	475	77	637
Pension liability adjustments, net of $1,131 and $6,639 income tax benefit and $6,800 income tax for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	(947)	(19,088)	17,953
Other, net	(598)	2,022	1,602
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,991)	(64,777)	20,669
Comprehensive income	297,796	225,548	176,678
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(11,154)	50,223	(44,142)
Comprehensive income attributable to CBRE Group, Inc.	$ 308,950	$ 175,325	$ 220,820