SEGMENTS (Reconciliation of Segment Revenue to Consolidated Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	$ 231,762	$ 239,666
Master Planned Communities [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	68,706	49,755
Operating Assets [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	82,087	67,633
Strategic Developments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	$ 80,969	$ 122,278