SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Receivables and Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
Notes receivable, net	$ 1,664	$ 28,630
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable accounts
Balance at the beginning of the period	7,619	7,390	$ 8,914
Provision for doubtful accounts	4,030	1,404	836
Write-offs	(7,243)	(1,175)	(2,360)
Balance at the end of the period	4,406	7,619	$ 7,390
Municipal Utility District receivables
Receivables net of allowances	900	$ 5,800
Summerlin
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
Notes receivable, net	20,200
Note receivable from homebuilder, interest rate (as a percent)		39.00%
General Growth Properties
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
Notes receivable, net	$ 200	$ 6,700
Note receivable from homebuilder, interest rate (as a percent)	441.00%
Cash payments under the note receivable	$ 6,500