INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net operating losses	$ 46,497	$ 56,897	$ 71,071
AMT credits	1,900	1,374	1,374
Basis difference of:
Real estate holdings	(17,912)	876	(3,045)
Notes receivable	694	757	860
Investments	(4,709)	(4,693)	(4,703)
Notes payable	2,792	6,932	12,496
Deferred gains	11,984	10,146	10,806
Total	41,246	72,289	88,859
Deferred tax valuation allowance	$ (41,246)	$ (72,289)	$ (88,859)