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Related-Party Transactions:
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Management Fees
$
4,613

 
$
5,286

 
$
14,328

 
$
16,286

Development and Leasing Fees
3,046

 
3,810

 
8,424

 
8,284

 
$
7,659

 
$
9,096

 
$
22,752

 
$
24,570


Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 8—Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $3,671 and $3,745 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $11,069 and $11,289 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $1,322 and $1,240 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3,361 and $2,756, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $53 and $58 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $162 and $178 for the nine months ended September 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 $5,897 and $3,822 of unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Due from affiliates at September 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 $14,071 and $13,603 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The combined interest income earned on these notes was $156 and $157 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $467 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
In addition, due from affiliates at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 includes a note receivable of $11,454 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 $176 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $468 and $356 for the nine months ended September 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.