Reconcilation of the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reconcilation of the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Segment operating loss	$ (2,009)	$ (125)	$ (2,466)	$ (5,925)
Segment General and administrative	(1,131)	(1,468)	(5,417)	(4,696)
Segment Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		(214)		(214)
Segment Net income fee to related party	186	(55)	(514)	(159)
Segment Advisory fee to related party	(1,826)	(2,168)	(5,490)	(6,377)
Segment Other income	344	72	741	242
Segment Loss on sale of investment		(275)		(283)
Segment Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees	10	(30)	(5)	(28)
Segment Litigation settlement	(86)	(2,739)	3,666	(2,727)
Segment Income tax benefit	786	402	5,030	8,210
Segment Net loss from continuing operations	$ (3,726)	$ (6,600)	$ (4,455)	$ (11,957)