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OTHER INVESTMENTS (Detail Textuals) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Cost-method investments, description |
30 |
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| Cost Method Investments |
$ 3,304,000 |
$ 3,604,000 |
| Commitments and contingencies |
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| Other than temporary impairment loss from other investments |
50,000 |
27,666 |
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Contributions
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments |
136,000 |
244,000 |
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Distributions
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment |
516,000 |
662,000 |
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Venture capital funds - technology and communications
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Cost Method Investments |
473,000 |
514,000 |
| Other than temporary impairment loss from other investments |
50,000 |
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Partnership Operating and Leasing Executive Suites, Miami, FL
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Other than temporary impairment loss from other investments |
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28,000 |
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Other Investments
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Commitments and contingencies |
912,000 |
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T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Investment income, dividend |
$ 196,000 |
$ 196,000 |
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HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. | Other Investments
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent |
3.00% |
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HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. | T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent |
49.00% |
49.00% |