Amount of increase (decrease) to previously recorded tax expense. Includes, but is not limited to, significant settlements of income tax disputes, and unusual tax positions or infrequent actions taken by the entity, including tax assessment reversal, and IRS tax settlement.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014 Senior Secured 11 Percent Notes Due 2015 [Member] Secured Debt [Member]	Dec. 13, 2013 Douglas Elliman Realty LLC [Member] New Valley LLC [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Tax Expense [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent of acquired interest in affiliate			20.59%
Tax adjustment as result of acquisition	$ 1,944			$ 639	$ 865	$ 440
Interest Rate		11.00%