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Related-Party Transactions:
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related-Party Transactions:
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:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Management Fees
$
5,286

 
$
5,861

 
$
16,286

 
$
17,862

Development and Leasing Fees
3,810

 
3,677

 
8,284

 
9,764

 
$
9,096

 
$
9,538

 
$
24,570

 
$
27,626


Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 9—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $3,745 and $3,815 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $11,289 and $11,588 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $1,246 and $1,264 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.


As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $2,736 and $3,345, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $58 and $63 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $178 and $191 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 includes $5,740 and $4,568 of unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Due from affiliates at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 also includes two notes receivable from principals of AWE/Talisman that bear interest at 5.0% and mature based on the refinancing or sale of Fashion Outlets of Chicago, or certain other specified events. The notes are collateralized by the principals' interests in Fashion Outlets of Chicago. AWE/Talisman is considered a related party because it has an ownership interest in Fashion Outlets of Chicago. The balance on these notes was $13,446 and $12,500 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Interest income earned on these notes was $157 and $158 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $467 and $321 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, due from affiliates at September 30, 2013 includes a note receivable of $13,113 from RED/303 LLC ("RED") that bears interest at 5.25% and matures on March 29, 2016. Interest income earned on this note was $176 and $356 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. RED is considered a related party because it is a partner in a joint venture development project. The note is collateralized by RED's membership interest in a development agreement.