Equity Investments (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Expenses
General and administrative	$ 847	$ 883
Other income:
Total other income (loss)	9,757	5,647
RE CDO Management LLC [Member]
Expenses
General and administrative	58	107
Other expenses	1,419	32
Total expenses	1,477	139
Other income:
Gain (loss) on sale of investment	8,940
Other income	76	161
Total other income (loss)	9,016	161
Net income attributable to VHH	7,539	22
Trust's share of net income	$ 3,770	$ 11