SEGMENTS (Reconciliation of Segment Revenue to Consolidated Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	$ 229,393	$ 203,442	$ 209,163	$ 155,090	$ 207,053	$ 119,228	$ 209,631	$ 98,653	$ 797,088	$ 634,565	$ 469,418
Master Planned Communities | Operating Segments
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues									229,865	363,295	274,770
Operating Assets | Operating Segments
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues									259,306	186,290	160,586
Strategic Developments | Operating Segments
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues									$ 307,917	$ 84,980	$ 34,062