Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (Condensed Statement of Financial Condition and Condensed Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	$ 56,624	$ 43,138
Inventory of real estate	14,868	9,155
Total assets	382,075	431,147	409,108
Notes payable	8,580	9,034
Total liabilities	71,075	127,581
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	309,656	302,382
Noncontrolling interest	1,344	1,184
Total equity	311,000	303,566	252,000	240,324
Total liabilities and equity	382,075	431,147
Woodbridge Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	221,597	224,104
Notes receivable, net	448,284	467,319
Inventory of real estate	196,527	204,256
Intangible assets	63,970	64,142
Other assets	137,445	126,494
Total assets	1,067,823	1,086,315
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	107,165	116,956
Deferred tax liabilities, net	108,482	76,726
Notes payable	489,258	537,500
Junior subordinated debentures	149,374	147,431
Total liabilities	854,279	878,613
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	167,026	169,981
Noncontrolling interest	46,518	37,721
Total equity	213,544	207,702
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,067,823	$ 1,086,315