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Related-Party Transactions:
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Related-Party Transactions:  
Related-Party Transactions:

20. Related-Party Transactions:

        Certain unconsolidated joint ventures have engaged the Management Companies to manage the operations of the Centers. Under these arrangements, the Management Companies are reimbursed for compensation paid to on-site employees, leasing agents and project managers at the Centers, as well as insurance costs and other administrative expenses. The following are fees charged to unconsolidated joint ventures for the years ended December 31:

 
   2011   2010   2009  

Management Fees

   $ 26,838   $ 26,781   $ 24,323  

Development and Leasing Fees

     9,955     11,488     9,228  
               

 

   $ 36,793   $ 38,269   $ 33,551  
               

        Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 10—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $16,743, $14,254 and $19,413 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable to these partners of $1,379 and $1,439 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3,995 and $3,095, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $276, $184 and $46 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These loans represent initial funds advanced to development stage projects prior to construction loan funding. Correspondingly, loan payables in the same amount have been accrued as an obligation by the various joint ventures.

        Due from affiliates of $3,387 and $6,599 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, represents unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements.