SEGMENTS (Reconciliation of Segment Revenue to Consolidated Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	$ 308,639	$ 273,514	$ 540,401	$ 514,195
Master Planned Communities [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	78,076	71,870	146,782	122,640
Operating Assets [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	81,878	76,270	163,965	143,903
Strategic Developments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total revenues	$ 148,685	$ 125,374	$ 229,654	$ 247,652