CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss
Net income (loss)	$ (3,735)	$ 2,832
Other comprehensive loss
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,735)	2,832
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	530	508
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc.	$ (3,205)	$ 3,340