Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
Jun. 30, 2015  | 
Dec. 31, 2014  | 
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| Assets: | ||||
| Cash | $ 5,743 | $ 6,471 | ||
| Real estate | 33,902 | 34,435 | ||
| Other assets | 3,947 | 2,990 | ||
| Total assets | 43,592 | 43,896 | ||
| Liabilities and equity: | ||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 5,609 | 5,994 | ||
| Notes and mortgages payable | 13,345 | 13,346 | ||
| Meritage | [1] | 7,980 | 7,735 | |
| Other | 16,658 | 16,821 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 43,592 | $ 43,896 | ||
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