Variable Interest Entities and Joint Ventures (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
The condensed balance sheet of the consolidated JV
Cash	$ 776	$ 462
Restricted Cash	513	503
Other Assets	126	125
Land under development	16,131	19,092
Total assets	17,546	20,182
Debt	2,348	4,983
Accrued expenses	57	108
Equity	15,141	15,091
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 17,546	$ 20,182