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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 19, 2013 Subsequent Event	Dec. 31, 2012 LNR Property LLC (LNR)		Sep. 30, 2012 LNR Property LLC (LNR)		Dec. 31, 2011 LNR Property LLC (LNR)		Jul. 28, 2010 LNR Property LLC (LNR)	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR Property LLC (LNR) Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
iStar's ownership percentage		24.00%	[1]	24.00%	[1]	24.00%	[1]	24.00%	24.00%
Real estate, agreement to sell investment	$ 220.3
[1] The Company records its investment in LNR on a one quarter lag, therefore, amounts in the Company's financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are based on balances and results from LNR for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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