MORTGAGES, NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgages, notes and loans payable
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable	$ 659,397	$ 606,477
Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable
Mortgages, notes and loans payable
Fixed-rate debt:	142,624	83,164
Variable-rate debt:	465,046	468,100
Special Improvement District bonds
Mortgages, notes and loans payable
Fixed-rate debt:	51,727	55,213
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable	$ 51,727	$ 55,213