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Related-Party Transactions:
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Related-Party Transactions:  
Related-Party Transactions:

18. Related-Party Transactions:

        Certain unconsolidated joint ventures and third-parties 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 and third-party managed properties:

 
   For the Three Months
Ended June 30, 		  For the Six Months
Ended June 30, 		 
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011  

Management Fees

   $ 5,861   $ 6,549   $ 11,909   $ 12,811  

Development and Leasing Fees

     3,631     1,361     6,854     3,752  
                   

 

   $ 9,492   $ 7,910   $ 18,763   $ 16,563  
                   

        Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 10—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $3,833 and $4,086 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $7,773 and $8,575 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $1,275 and $1,379 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

        As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3,403 and $3,995, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $64 and $49 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $129 and $143 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These loans represent initial funds advanced to development stage projects prior to construction loan funding. Accordingly, loan payables in the same amount have been accrued as an obligation by the various joint ventures.

        Due from affiliates of $3,572 and $3,387 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, represents unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements.