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Related-Party Transactions:
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
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 June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Management Fees
$
4,890

 
$
5,506

 
$
9,714

 
$
11,000

Development and Leasing Fees
2,882

 
2,779

 
5,378

 
4,475

 
$
7,772

 
$
8,285

 
$
15,092

 
$
15,475


Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 8—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $3,690 and $3,764 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $7,398 and $7,544 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $1,228 and $1,240 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3,396 and $2,756, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $78 and $59 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $109 and $120 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 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 $3,405 and $3,822 of unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Due from affiliates at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 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 combined balance on these notes was $13,913 and $13,603 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The combined interest income earned on these notes was $156 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and $310 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
In addition, due from affiliates at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 includes a note receivable of $11,874 and $12,707, respectively, from RED/303 LLC ("RED") that bears interest at 5.25% and matures on March 29, 2016. Interest income earned on this note was $154 and $175 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $314 and $181 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 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.