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Related-Party Transactions:
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 September 30, 		  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 		 
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011  

Management Fees

   $ 5,861   $ 6,661   $ 17,862   $ 19,472  

Development and Leasing Fees

     3,677     2,344     9,764     6,094  
                   

 

   $ 9,538   $ 9,005   $ 27,626   $ 25,566  
                   

        Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 10—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $3,815 and $4,081 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $11,588 and $12,656 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $1,270 and $1,379 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

        As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3,334 and $3,995, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $63 and $67 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $191 and $210 for the nine months ended September 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 $7,595 and $3,387 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, represents unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements.