ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 14,526	$ 8,773
SERP liability (see Note 14)	6,273	6,806
Accrued wages and benefits	4,284	4,428
Due to broker	2,530	0
Trapeza clawback (see Note 17)	0	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	0	371
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 27,613	$ 21,559