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Related Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions:
Certain unconsolidated joint ventures 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 March 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Management fees
 
$
4,679

 
$
4,480

Development and leasing fees
 
3,604

 
5,270

 
 
$
8,283

 
$
9,750


Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 9Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $2,147 and $2,211 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $710 and $716 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Interest expense from related party transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2018 also includes $8,022 in connection with the Financing Arrangement (See Note 11Financing Arrangement).
Due from affiliates includes unreimbursed costs and fees from unconsolidated joint ventures due to the Management Companies. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the amounts due from the unconsolidated joint ventures was $7,380 and $5,411, respectively.
In addition, due from affiliates at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included a note receivable from RED/303 LLC ("RED") that bears interest at 5.25% and matures on May 30, 2021. Interest income earned on this note was $60 and $70 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The balance on this note was $4,590 and $4,796 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 the development project.
Also included in due from affiliates is a note receivable from Lennar Corporation that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2% and matures upon the completion of certain milestones in connection with the development of Fashion Outlets of San Francisco. Interest income earned on this note was $749 and $611 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The balance on this note was $72,704 and $71,955 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Lennar Corporation is considered a related party because it is a joint venture partner in Fashion Outlets of San Francisco.