STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)      
Net income (loss) $ 52,337,158 $ 51,086,289 $ (71,049,371)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil:      
Unrealized gains for investment in preferred shares of a private entity 13,765,098    
Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,119,684) 17,532,967 1,828,717
Comprehensive income (loss) 63,982,572 68,619,256 (69,220,654)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 12,269,668 (404,808) (14,124,962)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to E-House shareholders $ 51,712,904 $ 69,024,064 $ (55,095,692)