Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (Condensed Statement of Financial Condition and Condensed Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	$ 47,881	$ 43,138
Inventory of real estate	10,899	9,155
Total assets	399,295	431,147	442,031
Notes payable	16,871	9,034
Total liabilities	85,146	127,581
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	312,741	302,382
Noncontrolling interest	1,408	1,184
Total equity	314,149	303,566	245,395	240,324
Total liabilities and equity	399,295	431,147
Woodbridge Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	214,212	224,104
Notes receivable, net	448,080	467,319
Inventory of real estate	203,891	204,256
Intangible assets	64,027	64,142
Other assets	145,080	126,494
Total assets	1,075,290	1,086,315
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	116,358	116,956
Deferred tax liabilities, net	97,347	76,726
Notes payable	501,243	537,500
Junior subordinated debentures	148,724	147,431
Total liabilities	863,672	878,613
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	168,859	169,981
Noncontrolling interest	42,759	37,721
Total equity	211,618	207,702
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,075,290	$ 1,086,315