RECENT ACQUISITIONS OF REAL ESTATE (Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Properties Acquired) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Land $ 12,538
Building and Improvements 101,366
Tenant Origination and Absorption Costs 2,971
Total Purchase Price 116,875
Watertower Apartments [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Acquisition Date Jan. 15, 2013
Land 4,100
Building and Improvements 33,227
Tenant Origination and Absorption Costs 1,048
Total Purchase Price 38,375
Crystal Park at Waterford [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Acquisition Date May 08, 2013
Land 5,666
Building and Improvements 38,125
Tenant Origination and Absorption Costs 1,109
Total Purchase Price 44,900
Millennium Apartment Homes [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Acquisition Date Jun. 07, 2013
Land 2,772
Building and Improvements 30,014
Tenant Origination and Absorption Costs 814
Total Purchase Price $ 33,600