TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Narrative 1) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
First Services L.P.
Service fees paid	$ 21,100,000	$ 24,500,000	$ 26,200,000
First Services L.P. | Affiliate Services Agreement
Fees receivable	183,000	177,000	157,000
First Services L.P. | Equipment
Proceeds from rental payments	1,300,000	1,900,000	2,500,000
First Services L.P. | Premises
Payments for rent	1,800,000	1,800,000	1,900,000
First Brokerage America L.L.C.
Commissions received from unaffliated third party companies	4,300,000	5,300,000	5,000,000
First Brokerage America L.L.C. | Premises
Proceeds from rental payments	401,000	491,000	312,000
Dierbergs Markets, Inc.
Rent expense	$ 498,000	$ 474,000	$ 462,000