Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (Condensed Statement of Financial Condition and Condensed Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	$ 58,819	$ 43,138
Inventory of real estate	14,505	9,155
Office properties and equipment	17,679	14,824
Total assets	392,936	431,147	470,703
Notes payable	17,923	9,034
Total liabilities	81,656	127,581
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	309,788	302,382		280,058
Noncontrolling interest	1,492	1,184
Total equity	311,280	303,566	240,324		(16,926)
Total liabilities and equity	392,936	431,147
Woodbridge Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	240,427	224,104
Notes receivable, net	424,267	455,569
Notes receivable from related parties	11,750	11,750
Inventory of real estate	194,713	204,256
Office properties and equipment	72,319	63,252
Intangible assets	63,913	64,142
Other assets	53,158	63,242
Total assets	1,060,547	1,086,315
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	114,263	116,956
Deferred tax liabilities, net	92,609	76,726
Notes payable	502,465	537,500
Junior subordinated debentures	150,038	147,431
Total liabilities	859,375	878,613
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent	157,920	169,981
Noncontrolling interest	43,252	37,721
Total equity	201,172	207,702
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,060,547	$ 1,086,315