| INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES - Summary of Condensed Financial Information Related to Unconsolidated Equity Method Joint Ventures, Assets Liabilities and Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | ||
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| Assets: | ||||
| Cash | $ 8,441 | $ 8,942 | ||
| Real estate | 57,553 | 55,552 | ||
| Other assets | 3,451 | 4,323 | ||
| Total assets | 69,445 | 68,817 | ||
| Liabilities and equity: | ||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 6,492 | 7,516 | ||
| Notes and mortgages payable | 26,572 | 25,194 | ||
| Equity of: | ||||
| Meritage | [1] | 14,736 | 14,521 | |
| Other | 21,645 | 21,586 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 69,445 | $ 68,817 | ||
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