SEGMENTS (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Reconciliation of segment revenues to GAAP-basis consolidated revenues:
Total revenues	$ 209,631	$ 145,762	$ 308,284	$ 235,853
Master Planned Communities | Operating segment
Reconciliation of segment revenues to GAAP-basis consolidated revenues:
Total revenues	160,011	72,471	214,547	123,969
Operating Assets | Operating segment
Reconciliation of segment revenues to GAAP-basis consolidated revenues:
Total revenues	45,051	42,679	85,371	80,979
Strategic Developments | Operating segment
Reconciliation of segment revenues to GAAP-basis consolidated revenues:
Total revenues	$ 4,569	$ 30,612	$ 8,366	$ 30,905