REAL ESTATE LOANS RECEIVABLE (Summary of investments income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |||
| Interest income | $ 175,112 | $ 157,207 | $ 119,888 |
| Investment Type Characteristic Real Estate Related Loans [Member] | |||
| Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |||
| Interest income | 134,603 | 126,800 | 97,766 |
| Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Investment Type Characteristic Real Estate Related Loans [Member] | |||
| Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |||
| Interest income | 104,987 | 91,434 | 68,340 |
| Other Real Estate Loans [Member] | Investment Type Characteristic Real Estate Related Loans [Member] | |||
| Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |||
| Interest income | $ 29,616 | $ 35,366 | $ 29,426 |