10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                 to                

Commission File Number: 001-33662

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	26-1336998
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6300 Bee Cave Road, Building Two, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78746

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(512) 433-5200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

    ¨  Yes    x   No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares Outstanding as of August 6, 2012
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share	34,680,795

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1. Financial Statements	3
Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
Consolidated Statements of Income	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	38
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION	39
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	39
Item 1A. Risk Factors	39
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	40
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	40
Item 5. Other Information	40
Item 6. Exhibits	40
SIGNATURES	41

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	(Unaudited)
	Second
	Quarter-End			Year-End
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	45,474		$	18,283
Real estate		541,238			565,367
Investment in unconsolidated ventures		42,327			64,223
Timber		13,806			14,240
Receivables, net		23,580			23,281
Prepaid expenses		3,340			2,931
Property and equipment, net		4,906			5,178
Oil and natural gas properties and equipment, net		6,349			4,561
Deferred tax asset		75,851			72,942
Goodwill and other intangible assets		5,451			5,451
Other assets		15,658			18,400
TOTAL ASSETS	$	777,980		$	794,857
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	4,955		$	5,044
Accrued employee compensation and benefits		1,295			1,421
Accrued property taxes		4,993			4,986
Accrued interest		844			1,086
Income taxes payable		2,422			8,501
Other accrued expenses		11,673			7,716
Other liabilities		30,260			33,304
Debt		201,943			221,587
TOTAL LIABILITIES		258,385			283,645
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,946,603 issued at second quarter-end 2012 and 36,835,732 issued at year-end 2011		36,947			36,836
Additional paid-in capital		403,990			398,517
Retained earnings		111,768			108,155
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,283,958 shares at second quarter-end 2012 and 2,212,876 shares at year-end 2011		(35,133	)		(33,982	)
Total Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity		517,572			509,526
Noncontrolling interests		2,023			1,686
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		519,595			511,212
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	777,980		$	794,857

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
REVENUES
Real estate sales and other	$	19,349		$	12,803		$	29,993		$	27,007
Commercial and income producing properties		7,298			6,812			14,576			13,747
Real estate		26,647			19,615			44,569			40,754
Mineral resources		7,148			4,580			16,574			11,913
Fiber resources and other		1,517			1,290			2,261			2,658
		35,312			25,485			63,404			55,325
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of real estate sales and other		(10,578	)		(5,991	)		(16,352	)		(11,649	)
Cost of commercial and income producing properties		(4,638	)		(4,366	)		(9,195	)		(8,878	)
Cost of mineral resources		(978	)		(438	)		(2,353	)		(1,232	)
Cost of fiber resources and other		(370	)		(285	)		(498	)		(532	)
Other operating		(11,441	)		(10,483	)		(24,191	)		(22,157	)
General and administrative		(6,749	)		(6,849	)		(13,712	)		(12,820	)
Gain on sale of assets		3,401			—			15,076			—
		(31,353	)		(28,412	)		(51,225	)		(57,268	)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)		3,959			(2,927	)		12,179			(1,943	)
Equtiy in earnings of unconsolidated ventures		768			402			1,492			984
Interest expense		(3,664	)		(4,653	)		(7,555	)		(8,662	)
Other non-operating income		1,140			24			1,204			51
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES		2,203			(7,154	)		7,320			(9,570	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(732	)		2,828			(2,352	)		3,540
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		1,471			(4,326	)		4,968			(6,030	)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(660	)		405			(1,355	)		(364	)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORESTAR GROUP INC.	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic		35,235			35,524			35,190			35,466
Diluted		35,425			35,524			35,412			35,466
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.11	)	$	0.10		$	(0.18	)
Diluted	$	0.02		$	(0.11	)	$	0.10		$	(0.18	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	First Six Months
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	4,968		$	(6,030	)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization		4,511			4,864
Deferred income taxes		(2,909	)		(7,000	)
Tax benefits not recognized for book purposes		76			95
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated ventures		(1,492	)		(984	)
Distributions of earnings of unconsolidated ventures		356			4,102
Distributions of earnings to noncontrolling interests		(1,173	)		(2,491	)
Reimbursed costs from unconsolidated ventures		10,759			—
Proceeds from consolidated venture’s sale of assets, net		24,294			—
Non-cash share-based compensation		5,164			3,952
Non-cash real estate cost of sales		15,964			10,525
Real estate development and acquisition expenditures, net		(52,505	)		(23,529	)
Acquisition of loan secured by real estate		—			(21,137	)
Reimbursements from utility and improvement districts		937			1,790
Other changes in real estate		733			(5	)
Gain on termination of timber lease		(234	)		(181	)
Cost of timber cut		411			524
Deferred income		1,864			947
Asset impairments		—			450
Gain on sale of assets		(15,076	)		—
Other		458			74
Changes in:
Notes and accounts receivable		(242	)		530
Prepaid expenses and other		751			(239	)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		(3,530	)		3,896
Income taxes		(6,078	)		(4,083	)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		(11,993	)		(33,930	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, equipment, software and reforestation		(1,341	)		(899	)
Oil and natural gas properties and equipment		(2,264	)		(2,112	)
Investment in unconsolidated ventures		(1,430	)		(1,135	)
Return of investment in unconsolidated ventures		736			252
Proceeds from termination of timber lease		—			290
Proceeds from sale of property		—			103
Proceeds from sale of venture interest		32,095			—
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		27,796			(3,501	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of debt		(36,047	)		(37,043	)
Additions to debt		47,394			76,279
Deferred financing fees		(343	)		(1,379	)
Return of investment to noncontrolling interest		(69	)		(1	)
Exercise of stock options		1,182			1,167
Payroll taxes on restricted stock and stock options		(1,151	)		(1,216	)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation		370			(110	)
Other		52			83
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		11,388			37,780
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		27,191			349
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		18,283			5,366
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	45,474		$	5,715

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forestar Group Inc., all subsidiaries, ventures and other entities in which we have a controlling interest and variable interest entities of which we are the primary beneficiary. We eliminate all material intercompany accounts and transactions. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated pass-through entities are recognized before income taxes. We account for our investment in other entities in which we have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the equity method (we recognize our share of the entities’ income or loss and any preferential returns and treat distributions as a reduction of our investment). We account for our investment in other entities in which we do not have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the cost method (we recognize as income distributions of accumulated earnings).

We prepare our unaudited interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for interim financial statements. As a result, they do not include all the information and disclosures required for complete financial statements. However, in our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items unless otherwise noted. We make estimates and assumptions about future events. Actual results can, and probably will, differ from those we currently estimate including those related to allocating cost of sales to real estate, minerals and fiber and measuring assets for impairment. These interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. For further information, please read the financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Note 2 — New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2012

In first quarter 2012, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04 — Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs and ASU 2011-05 — Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Adoption of these pronouncements did not affect our earnings or financial position.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending ASU 2011-10 – Property, Plant, and Equipment: Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate will be effective first quarter 2013. Adoption is not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position but may result in certain additional disclosures.

Note 3 — Business Acquisitions

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty, L.L.C. and Temco Associates, LLC, the ventures’ interest in 17 residential and mixed-use real estate projects for $47,000,000. Subsequent to closing of these acquisitions, we received $23,370,000 from the ventures, representing our pro-rata share of distributable cash. The purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value: $31,891,000 to real estate; $14,236,000 to investment in unconsolidated ventures; $1,385,000 to other assets; and $512,000 to liabilities directly related to the real estate acquired. Transaction costs of about $463,000 are included in other operating expense in first six months 2012.

The acquired assets and operating results are included within our real estate segment and represented approximately 1,130 fully developed lots, 4,900 planned lots and over 460 commercial acres on the date of acquisition, principally in the major markets of Texas. Pro forma consolidated operating income (loss) assuming these acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2011 would not be significantly different than those reported.

On June 3, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,000,000. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Credo’s stockholders and, if approved, is expected to close in second half of 2012. We obtained a commitment for bridge financing that, combined with available liquidity, is sufficient to fund the acquisition. However, we intend to pursue amendments to our senior secured credit facility to fund a significant portion of the purchase price.

In second quarter 2012, we incurred $2,461,000 in costs to outside advisors related to this proposed transaction, which are included in general and administrative expenses. We estimate remaining transaction costs will be approximately $4,500,000.

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Note 4 — Real Estate

Real estate consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Entitled, developed and under development projects	$	358,399		$	383,026
Undeveloped land		83,403			80,076
Commercial and income producing properties
Carrying value		128,203			129,220
Accumulated depreciation		(28,767	)		(26,955	)
Net carrying value		99,436			102,265
	$	541,238		$	565,367

Included in entitled, developed and under development projects are the estimated costs of assets we expect to convey to utility and improvement districts of $53,053,000 at second quarter-end 2012 and $61,526,000 at year-end 2011, including $34,402,000 in second quarter-end 2012 and $34,802,000 at year-end 2011 related to our Cibolo Canyons project near San Antonio, Texas. These costs relate to water, sewer and other infrastructure assets we have submitted to utility or improvement districts for approval and reimbursement. In second quarter 2012, these costs decreased by $11,065,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres near Dallas. We submitted for reimbursement to these districts $2,350,000 in first six months 2012 and $2,336,000 in first six months 2011. We received $637,000 from these districts in first six months 2012 and $187,000 in first six months 2011. We expect to collect the remaining amounts billed when these districts achieve adequate tax bases to support payment.

Also included in entitled, developed and under development projects is our investment in the resort development owned by third parties at our Cibolo Canyons project. We received $300,000 in second quarter 2012 and $1,603,000 in second quarter 2011 from the Special Improvement District (SID) related to hotel occupancy revenues and other revenues from resort sales collected as taxes by the SID. We currently account for these receipts as a reduction of our investment. At second-quarter-end 2012, we have $35,067,000 invested in the resort development.

In first quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects increased by $31,891,000 as a result of our acquisition of certain residential and mixed-use projects from CL Realty and Temco. Please read Note 3 for additional information. In second quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects decreased by $51,493,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt of $30,991,000 and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

At second quarter-end 2012, commercial and income producing properties primarily represents our investment in a 401 unit multifamily property in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000, a 413 room hotel in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000 and a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, currently under construction, with a carrying value of $29,011,000. In first six months 2012, we invested $14,341,000 in construction costs associated with this multifamily property and the estimated cost to complete construction is approximately $4,854,000.

Depreciation expense, primarily related to commercial and income producing properties, was $1,812,000 in first six months 2012 and $1,760,000 in first six months 2011 and is included in other operating expenses.

Note 5 — Timber

We own directly or through ventures about 129,000 acres of timber, primarily in Georgia, and about 17,000 acres of timber under lease. The non-cash cost of timber cut and sold was $411,000 in first six months 2012 and $524,000 in first six months 2011.

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Note 6 — Shareholders’ Equity

A reconciliation of changes in shareholders’ equity at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

	Forestar Group Inc.		Noncontrolling Interests			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at year-end 2011	$	509,526	$	1,686		$	511,212
Net income		3,613		1,355			4,968
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—		(1,243	)		(1,243	)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		—		225			225
Other (primarily share-based compensation)		4,433		—			4,433
Balance at second quarter-end 2012	$	517,572	$	2,023		$	519,595

In first six months 2012, we issued 110,871 shares of our common stock as a result of stock option exercises and vesting of equity-settled restricted stock units.

Note 7 — Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures

At second quarter-end 2012, we had ownership interests in 13 ventures that we account for using the equity method. We have no real estate ventures that are accounted for using the cost method.

In second quarter 2012, we formed two new unconsolidated ventures:

Ÿ CJUF III, RH Holdings, LP was formed with Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds (CJUF) to develop a 257 unit multifamily property overlooking downtown Austin. We own a 25 percent interest and CJUF owns the remaining 75 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $3,718,000 from the venture, which represents CJUF’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $23,936,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2 percent with no significant balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guaranty for 20 percent of principal balance and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. The repayment guaranty will reduce from 20 percent to 0 percent upon achievement of certain conditions. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $4,077,000.

Ÿ FMF Peakview, LLC was formed with Guggenheim Real Estate, LLC (Guggenheim) to develop a 304 unit multifamily property in Denver. We own a 20 percent interest and Guggenheim owns the remaining 80 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $7,243,000 from the venture, which represents Guggenheim’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $31,550,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25 percent with no balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guaranty for 25 percent of principal and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $1,926,000.

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty and Temco their interest in 17 residential and mixed-use projects for $47,000,000, principally representing $31,891,000 in real estate and $14,236,000 in investment in unconsolidated ventures. Please read Note 3 for additional information. Also in first quarter 2012, we sold our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC, which owns two office buildings and an accompanying parking garage in Austin for $32,095,000, resulting in a gain on sale of $11,675,000.

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Combined summarized balance sheet information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

	Venture Assets				Venture Borrowings (a)				Venture Equity						Our Investment
	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011			Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	21,799	$	23,688	$	2,221	$	4,429	$	18,725		$	18,536		$	8,447		$	8,332
CJUF III, RH Holdings		9,096		—		1		—		8,582			—			4,077			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		17,036		—		—		—		16,833			—			6,675			—
CL Realty		7,761		51,096		—		1,056		7,519			48,608			3,760			24,304
FMF Peakview		9,629		—		—		—		9,629			—			1,926			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		5,561		—		617		—		4,945			—			2,457			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		17,649		—		2,090		—		12,422			—			5,955			—
Palisades West		—		124,588		—		—		—			81,635			—			20,412
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		33,448		34,434		28,382		28,544		4,403			4,865			2,992			3,312
Temco		13,192		18,922		—		2,787		12,921			15,896			6,460			7,948
Other ventures (4) (b) (d)		17,520		16,938		38,222		38,002		(33,914	)		(34,045	)		(422	)		(85	)
	$	152,691	$	269,666	$	71,533	$	74,818	$	62,065		$	135,495		$	42,327		$	64,223

Combined summarized income statement information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

	Revenues								Earnings (Loss)												Our share of earnings (loss)
	Second Quarter				First Six Months				Second Quarter						First Six Months						Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	942	$	463	$	1,853	$	463	$	131		$	61		$	189		$	(4	)	$	76		$	31		$	115		$	(2	)
CJUF III, RH Holdings		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		794		—		1,349		—		113			—			261			—			277			—			524			—
CL Realty		329		1,649		1,996		3,518		184			734			736			1,390			92			367			368			695
FMF Peakview		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		1,170		—		1,170		—		410			—			397			—			167			—			159			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		1,428		—		3,270		—		172			—			867			—			(18	)		—			167			—
Palisades West		—		4,084		—		8,114		—			1,455			—			2,911			—			364			—			728
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		1,158		959		2,282		1,968		19			(143	)		32			(210	)		18			(142	)		32			(119	)
Temco		60		288		500		346		(64	)		(212	)		(122	)		(416	)		(32	)		(106	)		(61	)		(208	)
Other ventures (4)		351		2,694		597		3,234		(79	)		(1,180	)		(439	)		(1,918	)		188			(112	)		188			(110	)
	$	6,232	$	10,137	$	13,017	$	17,643	$	886		$	715		$	1,921		$	1,753		$	768		$	402		$	1,492		$	984

^(a)  Total includes current maturities of $67,968,000 at second quarter-end 2012, of which $38,962,000 is non-recourse to us, and $71,816,000 at year-end 2011, of which $43,144,000 is non-recourse to us.

^(b)  Includes unamortized deferred gains on real estate contributed by us to ventures. We recognize deferred gains as income as real estate is sold to third parties. Deferred gains of $916,000 are reflected as a reduction to our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(c)  In first quarter 2012, we acquired CL Realty’s equity investment in these residential and mixed-use ventures at estimated fair value. The difference between estimated fair value of the equity investment and our capital account within the respective ventures at closing (basis difference) will be accreted as income or expense over the life of the investment and included in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures. Unrecognized basis difference of $3,347,000 is reflected as a reduction of our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(d)  Our investment in other ventures reflects our ownership interests generally ranging from 25 to 50 percent, excluding venture losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to fund those losses. Please read Note 16 for additional information.

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In first six months 2012, we invested $1,430,000 in these ventures and received $1,092,000 in distributions; in first six months 2011, we invested $1,135,000 in these ventures and received $4,354,000 in distributions. Distributions include both return of investments and distributions of earnings.

We may provide performance bonds and letters of credit on behalf of certain ventures that would be drawn on due to failure to satisfy construction obligations as general contractor or for failure to timely deliver streets and utilities in accordance with local codes and ordinances. At second quarter-end 2012, we have $26,929,000 outstanding, of which $26,577,000 is related to the development and construction of a 257 unit multifamily property in Austin.

Note 8 — Receivables

Receivables consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate and accrued interest	$	19,074		$	20,666
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.34% at second quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011		2,593			1,817
Receivables and accrued interest		1,975			860
		23,642			23,343
Allowance for bad debts		(62	)		(62	)
	$	23,580		$	23,281

At second quarter-end 2012, we have $19,074,000 invested in a loan secured by real estate. The loan was acquired from a financial institution in 2011 when it was non-performing and is secured by a lien on developed and undeveloped real estate located near Houston designated for single-family residential and commercial development. In second quarter 2012, an approved bankruptcy plan of reorganization of the borrower became effective establishing a principal amount of $33,900,000 maturing in April 2017. Per the terms of the agreement, interest accrues at 9 percent the first three years escalating to 10 percent in year four and 12 percent in year five, with interest above 6.25 percent to be forgiven if the loan is prepaid by certain dates. Commencing with the reorganization, we estimate future cash flows and calculate accretable yield to be recognized over the term of the loan, which is included in other non-operating income. In second quarter 2012, we received principal payments of $2,133,000 and interest payments of $653,000. At second quarter-end 2012, the outstanding principal balance was $31,767,000.

Estimated accretable yield at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

	(In thousands)
Beginning of period (first quarter-end 2012)	$	28,926
Yield accretion recognized		(1,093	)
End of period	$	27,833

Notes receivable generally are secured by a deed of trust and generally due within three years.

Receivables and accrued interest principally include miscellaneous operating receivables arising in the normal course of business.

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Note 9 — Debt

Debt consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Senior secured credit facility
Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at second quarter-end 2012 and year-end 2011	$	130,000	$	130,000
Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 3.95% at second quarter-end 2012 and 4.34% at year-end 2011		52,507		41,900
Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%		19,436		49,687
	$	201,943	$	221,587

Our debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At second quarter-end 2012, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.

At second quarter-end 2012, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit maturing August 6, 2014. The term loan and the revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $2,558,000 is outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. At second quarter-end 2012, we had $145,507,000 in net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility.

At our option, we can borrow at LIBOR plus 4.5 percent (subject to a 2 percent LIBOR floor) or prime plus 2.5 percent. Borrowings under the senior secured credit facility are secured by (a) all timberland, land in entitlement process, minerals and certain raw entitled land, (b) assignments of current and future leases, rents and contracts, including our mineral leases, (c) a security interest in our primary operating account, (d) pledge of the equity interests in current and future material operating subsidiaries or joint venture interests, or if such pledge is not permitted, a pledge of the right to distributions from such entities, to the extent permitted, and (e) negative pledge (without a mortgage) on all other wholly-owned assets. The senior secured credit facility provides for releases of real estate provided that borrowing base compliance is maintained.

At second quarter-end 2012, secured promissory notes include a $26,500,000 non-recourse loan collateralized by a 401 unit multifamily project located in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000. This secured promissory note includes a prepayment penalty for payments prior to July 1, 2017 and no prepayment penalty thereafter. The prepayment penalty is based on the difference between the fixed annual note rate of 4.94 percent and the assumed reinvestment rate based on the five-year treasury constant maturity rate. Secured promissory notes also include a $15,400,000 loan collateralized by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000 and a $10,607,000 construction loan collateralized by a 289 unit multifamily project (currently under construction) located in Austin with a carrying value of $29,011,000. The multifamily loan will provide up to $19,550,000 in construction financing.

At second quarter-end 2012, other indebtedness, principally non-recourse, is collateralized by entitled, developed and under development projects with a carrying value of $61,241,000. In second quarter 2012, other indebtedness decreased by $30,991,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

At second quarter-end 2012, we have $6,902,000 in unamortized deferred financing fees which are included in other assets. Amortization of deferred financing fees was $1,441,000 in first six months 2012 and $1,472,000 in first six months 2011 and is included in interest expense.

Note 10 — Fair Value

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis principally include real estate assets, assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are measured for impairment. In second quarter 2012 and 2011, no non-financial assets were remeasured at fair value.

We elected not to use the fair value option for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, variable debt, accounts payable and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature or variable interest rates. We determine the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets.

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Information about our fixed rate financial instruments not measured at fair value follows:

	Second Quarter-End 2012						Year-End 2011
	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Valuation
	Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Technique
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate	$	19,074		$	37,782		$	20,666		$	—	(a)		Level 2
Fixed rate debt	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,477	)	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,478	)		Level 2

^(a)  At year-end 2011 not applicable due to its non-performing status.

Note 11 — Capital Stock

Pursuant to our stockholder rights plan, each share of common stock outstanding is coupled with one-quarter of a preferred stock purchase right (Right). Each Right entitles our stockholders to purchase, under certain conditions, one one-hundredth of a share of newly issued Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $100. Rights will be exercisable only if someone acquires beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of our common shares or commences a tender or exchange offer, upon consummation of which they would beneficially own 20 percent or more of our common shares. We will generally be entitled to redeem the Rights at $0.001 per Right at any time until the 10th business day following public announcement that a 20 percent position has been acquired. The Rights will expire on December 11, 2017.

Please read Note 17 for information about additional shares of common stock that could be issued under terms of our share-based compensation plans.

As a result of the 2007 spin-offs from Temple-Inland, at second quarter-end 2012, personnel of Temple-Inland and the other spin-off entity held options to purchase 980,000 shares of our common stock. The options have a weighted average exercise price of $22.50 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual term of three years. At second quarter-end 2012, the options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $418,000.

Note 12 — Net Income per Share

Earnings attributable to common shareholders and weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share were:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	1,471		$	(4,326	)	$	4,968		$	(6,030	)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(660	)		405			(1,355	)		(364	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic		35,235			35,524			35,190			35,466
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled awards		190			—			222			—
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted		35,425			35,524			35,412			35,466
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding		2,712			3,182			2,530			3,182

Note 13 — Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 33 percent in second quarter 2012 and 32 percent in first six months 2012, which includes a 3 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 40 percent in second quarter 2011 and a 37 percent benefit in first six months 2011, which includes a 2 percent non-cash charge for share-based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.

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At second quarter-end 2012, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled $6,175,000, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.

Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

In connection with our definitive agreement to acquire Credo, four purported class action lawsuits and one lawsuit that seeks certification as a class action have been filed against Credo, its board of directors and us. These actions generally allege that Credo and its board of directors breached fiduciary duties to Credo stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. The five actions also allege that we aided and abetted the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs’ allegations include that the consideration to be paid pursuant to the definitive agreement to acquire Credo is inadequate. They seek remedies that include enjoining the defendants from consummating the proposed transaction and directing Credo’s directors to exercise their fiduciary duties to obtain a transaction that is in the best interests of the Credo stockholders. We believe that the claims are entirely without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

We are involved in various other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business and believe that adequate reserves have been established for any probable losses. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings should have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations or cash flows. It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results or cash flows in any one accounting period.

Environmental

Environmental remediation liabilities arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business, and we believe we have established adequate reserves for any probable losses that we can reasonably estimate. We own 288 acres near Antioch, California, portions of which were sites of a former Temple-Inland paper manufacturing operation that are in remediation. We have received certificates of completion on all but one 80 acre tract, a portion of which includes subsurface contamination. We estimate the cost to complete remediation activities will be approximately $2,211,000, which is included in other accrued expenses. It is possible that remediation or monitoring activities could be required in addition to those included within our estimate, but we are unable to determine the scope, timing or extent of such activities.

Note 15 — Segment Information

We manage our operations through three business segments: real estate, mineral resources and fiber resources. Real estate secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands for single-family residential and mixed-use communities, and manages our undeveloped land, commercial and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and our multifamily investments. Mineral resources manages our oil, natural gas and water interests. Fiber resources manages our timber and recreational leases.

Assets allocated by segment are as follows:

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Real estate	$	606,825	$	655,592
Mineral resources		20,268		18,902
Fiber resources		13,806		14,444
Assets not allocated to segments		137,081		105,919
Total assets	$	777,980	$	794,857

We evaluate performance based on segment earnings (loss) before unallocated items and income taxes. Segment earnings (loss) consist of operating income, equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures, gain on sale of assets, yield accretion on loans secured by real estate and net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Items not allocated to our business segments consist of general and administrative expense, share-based compensation, gain on sale of strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate non-operating income and expense. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the accounting policy note to the consolidated financial statements. Our revenues are derived from our U.S. operations and all of our assets are located in the U.S. In second quarter 2012, no single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of our total revenues.

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Segment revenues and earnings are as follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Real estate	$	26,647		$	19,615		$	44,569		$	40,754
Mineral resources		7,148			4,580			16,574			11,913
Fiber resources		1,517			1,290			2,261			2,658
Total revenues	$	35,312		$	25,485		$	63,404		$	55,325
Segment earnings:
Real estate	$	7,666		$	1,007		$	19,243		$	3,582
Mineral resources		3,953			3,102			9,828			8,700
Fiber resources		594			704			984			1,344
Total segment earnings		12,213			4,813			30,055			13,626
Items not allocated to segments (a)		(10,670	)		(11,562	)		(24,090	)		(23,560	)
Income (loss) before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	1,543		$	(6,749	)	$	5,965		$	(9,934	)

^(a)  Items not allocated to segments consist of:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(7,120	)	$	(7,081	)	$	(11,482	)	$	(10,997	)
Shared-based compensation expense		67			148			(5,164	)		(3,952	)
Interest expense		(3,664	)		(4,653	)		(7,555	)		(8,662	)
Other corporate non-operating income and expense		47			24			111			51
	$	(10,670	)	$	(11,562	)	$	(24,090	)	$	(23,560	)

Note 16 — Variable Interest Entities

At second quarter-end 2012, we are the primary beneficiary of two VIEs that we consolidate. We have provided the majority of equity to these VIEs, which absent our contributions or advances do not have sufficient equity to fund their operations. We have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. At second quarter-end 2012, our consolidated balance sheet includes $14,805,000 in assets, principally real estate, and $2,240,000 in liabilities related to these two VIEs. In second quarter 2012, we contributed or advanced $628,000 to these VIEs.

Also at second quarter-end 2012, we are not the primary beneficiary of three VIEs that we account for using the equity method. The unrelated managing partners oversee day-to-day operations and guarantee some of the debt of the VIEs while we have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. Although some of the debt is guaranteed by the managing partners, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional funds to these VIEs. At second quarter-end 2012, these three VIEs have total assets of $48,885,000, substantially all of which represent developed and undeveloped real estate and total liabilities of $79,764,000, which includes $63,481,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These amounts are included in unconsolidated ventures in the combined summarized balance sheet information accounted for using the equity method. Please read Note 7. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in these three VIEs is $1,678,000 and is included in investment in unconsolidated ventures. In first six months 2012, we contributed or advanced $74,000 to these VIEs. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is estimated at $34,600,000, which exceeds our investment as we have a nominal general partner interest in two of these VIEs and could be held responsible for their liabilities. The maximum exposure to loss represents the maximum loss that we could be required to recognize assuming all the ventures’ assets (principally real estate) are worthless, without consideration of the probability of a loss or of any actions we may take to mitigate any such loss.

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Note 17 — Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense (income) consists of:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Cash-settled awards	$	(1,800	)	$	(1,488	)	$	282	$	681
Equity-settled awards		555			262			1,829		411
Restricted stock		508			607			1,122		1,270
Stock options		670			471			1,931		1,590
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

Share-based compensation expense (income) is included in:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(371	)	$	(232	)	$	2,230	$	1,823
Other operating expense		304			84			2,934		2,129
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

The fair value of awards granted to retirement eligible employees and expensed at the date of grant was $595,000 in first six months 2012 and $654,000 in first six months 2011. Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options is $10,968,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years. We did not capitalize any share-based compensation in first six months 2012 or 2011.

In first six months 2012, we withheld 71,082 shares having a value of $1,151,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. In first six months 2011, we withheld 64,437 shares having a value of $1,216,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. These shares are included in treasury stock and are reflected in financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

A summary of awards granted under our 2007 Stock Incentive Plan follows:

Cash-settled awards

Cash-settled awards granted to our employees in the form of restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant and generally provide for accelerated vesting upon death, disability or if there is a change in control. Vesting for some restricted stock unit awards is also conditioned upon achievement of a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over a three-year period. Cash-settled stock appreciation rights have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Stock appreciation rights were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant.

Cash-settled awards granted to our directors in the form of restricted stock units are fully vested at the time of grant and payable upon retirement.

The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled restricted stock unit awards in first six months 2012:

	Equivalent Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per unit)
Non-vested at beginning of year		449		$	13.13
Granted		187			16.11
Vested		(286	)		10.32
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		350		$	17.03

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The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights in first six months 2012:

	Rights Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Current Value Less Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)			(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		895		$	11.31		7	$	3,986
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(11	)		9.29
Forfeited		—			—
Balance at end of period		884		$	11.33		7	$	2,365
Exercisable at end of period		607		$	10.80		7	$	1,757

The fair value of awards settled in cash was $4,710,000 in first six months 2012 and $184,000 in first six months 2011. At second quarter-end 2012, the fair value of vested cash-settled awards is $13,291,000 and is included in other liabilities. The aggregate current value of non-vested cash-settled awards is $5,081,000 at second quarter-end 2012 based on a quarter-end stock price of $12.81.

Equity-settled awards

Equity-settled awards granted to our employees include restricted stock units (RSU), which vest ratably over three years from the date of grant, and market-leveraged stock units (MSU), which vest after three years. Equity settled awards in the form of restricted stock units granted to our directors are fully vested at time of grant and payable upon retirement. The following table summarizes the activity of equity-settled awards in first six months 2012:

				Weighted
	Equivalent			Average Grant
	Units			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		159		$	20.74
Granted		291			17.48
Vested		(81	)		16.05
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		369		$	19.20

In first quarter 2012, we granted 154,900 MSU awards. These awards will be settled in common stock based upon our stock price performance over three years from the date of grant. The number of shares to be issued could range from a high of 232,370 shares if our stock price increases by 50 percent or more, to a low of 77,460 shares if our stock price decreases by 50 percent, or could be zero if our stock price decreases by more than 50 percent, the minimum threshold performance. MSU awards are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model, which includes expected stock price volatility and risk-free interest rate assumptions. Compensation expense is recognized regardless of achievement of performance conditions, provided the requisite service period is satisfied.

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards is $4,838,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.

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Restricted stock

Restricted stock awards vest either ratably over or after three years, generally if we achieve a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over such three-year period. The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards in first six months 2012:

				Weighted
	Restricted			Average Grant
	Shares			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		399		$	15.02
Granted		—			—
Vested		(183	)		12.65
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		216		$	17.03

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards is $1,466,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be one year.

Stock options

Stock options have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the activity of stock option awards in first six months 2012:

					Weighted		Aggregate
					Average		Intrinsic Value
			Weighted		Remaining		(Current
	Options		Average		Contractual		Value Less
	Outstanding		Exercise Price		Term		Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)		(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		1,284	$	22.22		7	$	944
Granted		453		16.11
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance at end of period		1,737	$	20.62		8	$	569
Exercisable at end of period		910	$	24.20		6	$	427

We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

	First Six Months
	2012			2011
Expected dividend yield		—	%		—	%
Expected stock price volatility		61.8	%		56.2	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.4	%		2.4	%
Expected life of options (years)		6			6
Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted	$	9.32		$	10.11

We have limited historical experience as a stand-alone company so we utilized alternative methods in determining our valuation assumptions. The expected life was based on the simplified method utilizing the midpoint between the vesting period and the contractual life of the awards. Our expected stock price volatility is based on a blended rate utilizing our historical volatility and historical prices of our peers’ common stock for a period corresponding to the expected life of the options. Pre-vesting forfeitures are estimated based upon the pool of participants and their expected activity and historical trends.

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Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options is $4,664,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.

Pre-Spin Awards

Certain of our employees participated in Temple-Inland’s share-based compensation plans. In conjunction with the 2007 spin-off, these awards were equitably adjusted into separate awards of the common stock of Temple-Inland and the spin-off entities. As result of Temple-Inland’s merger with International Paper in first quarter 2012, all outstanding awards on Temple-Inland stock were settled with an intrinsic value of $1,132,000.

Pre-Spin stock option awards to our employees to purchase our common stock have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. At second quarter-end 2012, there were 69,000 awards outstanding and exercisable on our stock with a weighted average exercise price of $23.17, weighted average remaining term of three years and aggregate intrinsic value of $40,000.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless otherwise indicated, information is presented as of second quarter-end 2012, and references to acreage owned includes all acres owned by ventures regardless of our ownership interest in a venture.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “likely,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “expect,” and similar expressions, including references to assumptions. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. We note that a variety of factors and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

• general economic, market or business conditions in Texas or Georgia, where our real estate activities are concentrated;

• our ability to achieve some or all of our strategic initiatives;

• the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to us and that we may pursue;

• significant customer concentration;

• future residential, multifamily or commercial entitlements, development approvals and the ability to obtain such approvals;

• obtaining approvals of reimbursements and other payments from special improvement districts and the timing of such payments

• accuracy of estimates and other assumptions related to investment in real estate, the expected timing and pricing of land and lot sales and related cost of real estate sales, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, share-based compensation and oil and natural gas reserves;

• the levels of resale housing inventory and potential impact of foreclosures in our mixed-use development projects and the regions in which they are located;

• fluctuations in costs and expenses;

• demand for new housing, which can be affected by a number of factors including the availability of mortgage credit;

• competitive actions by other companies;

• changes in governmental policies, laws or regulations and actions or restrictions of regulatory agencies;

• government regulation of exploration and production technology, including hydraulic fracturing;

• the results of financing efforts, including our ability to obtain financing with favorable terms;

• our partners’ ability to fund their capital commitments and otherwise fulfill their operating and financial obligations;

• the effect of limitations, restrictions and natural events on our ability to harvest and deliver timber;

• inability to obtain permits for, or changes in laws, governmental policies or regulations effecting, water withdrawal or usage and

• the final resolutions or outcomes with respect to our contingent and other liabilities related to our business.

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Other factors, including the risk factors described in Item 1A of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by our forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors, nor can we assess the impact of any such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Strategy

Our strategy is:

• Recognizing and responsibly delivering the greatest value from every acre; and

• Growing through strategic and disciplined investments.

2012 Strategic Initiatives

In 2012, we announced Triple in FOR, new strategic initiatives designed to further enhance shareholder value by:

• Accelerating value realization of our real estate and natural resources by increasing total residential lots sales, oil and gas production, and total segment earnings.

• Optimizing transparency and disclosure by expanding reported oil and natural gas resources, providing additional information related to groundwater interests, and establishing a progress report on corporate responsibility efforts.

• Raising our net asset value through strategic and disciplined investments by pursuing growth opportunities which help prove up our asset value and meet return expectations, developing a low-capital, high-return multifamily business, and accelerating investment in lower-risk oil and natural gas opportunities.

Strategic Acquisition

On June 3, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,000,000. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Credo’s stockholders and, if approved, is expected to close in second half of 2012. We obtained a commitment for bridge financing that, combined with available liquidity, is sufficient to fund the acquisition. However, we intend to pursue amendments to our existing senior secured credit facility to fund a significant portion of the purchase price.

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Results of Operations

A summary of our consolidated results by business segment follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Real estate	$	26,647		$	19,615		$	44,569		$	40,754
Mineral resources		7,148			4,580			16,574			11,913
Fiber resources		1,517			1,290			2,261			2,658
Total revenues	$	35,312		$	25,485		$	63,404		$	55,325
Segment earnings:
Real estate	$	7,666		$	1,007		$	19,243		$	3,582
Mineral resources		3,953			3,102			9,828			8,700
Fiber resources		594			704			984			1,344
Total segment earnings		12,213			4,813			30,055			13,626
Items not allocated to segments:
General and administrative expense		(7,120	)		(7,081	)		(11,482	)		(10,997	)
Share-based compensation expense		67			148			(5,164	)		(3,952	)
Interest expense		(3,664	)		(4,653	)		(7,555	)		(8,662	)
Other corporate non-operating income and expense		47			24			111			51
Income (loss) before taxes		1,543			(6,749	)		5,965			(9,934	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		(732	)		2,828			(2,352	)		3,540
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)

Significant aspects of our results of operations follow:

Second Quarter and First Six months 2012

• Second quarter 2012 real estate segment earnings benefited principally from $3,401,000 gain from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres near Dallas and increased residential lot and commercial sales. In first six months 2012, segment earnings benefited principally from $11,675,000 gain from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000 and increased residential lot and commercial sales. These items are partially offset by decreased retail land sales volume.

• Mineral resources segment earnings benefited from increased oil production volumes which was partially offset by decreased lease bonus activity and increased costs from additional oil and natural gas personnel and professional services associated with our water initiatives.

• Second quarter and first six months 2012 general and administrative expense includes $2,461,000 in transaction costs to outside advisors related to entering into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation.

• Second quarter 2012 share-based compensation expense related to cash-settled awards decreased as result of a decline in our stock price and the impact on vested awards. In first six months 2012, the decline in our stock price and the impact on cash-settled awards was offset by expenses related to equity-settled awards granted in first quarter 2012.

Second Quarter and First Six months 2011

• Second quarter 2011 real estate segment earnings was negatively impacted by lower undeveloped land sales and prices as a result of current market conditions. Second quarter and first six months 2011 real estate earnings benefited from increased residential lot sales and prices and reallocation from us to noncontrolling financial interests of a previously recognized $1,342,000 loss related to foreclosure of a lien on a property owned by a consolidated venture, which partially offset lower levels of undeveloped land sales.

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• Second quarter and first six months 2011 mineral resources segment earnings declined primarily due to increased costs associated with developing our water resources initiatives.

• Second quarter and first six months 2011 general and administrative expense includes $2,730,000 associated with proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration of terms available to us in the credit markets.

• Second quarter and first six months 2011 share-based compensation decreased primarily due to the effect of our lower stock price associated with vested cash-settled awards.

Current Market Conditions

Current U.S. single-family residential market conditions are showing signs of stability; however, high unemployment rates, depressed sales volumes and prices, difficult financing environment for purchasers and competition from foreclosure inventory continue to negatively influence housing markets. It is difficult to predict when and at what rate these broader negative conditions will improve. We have seen signs of stability in certain markets, where declining finished lot inventories and lack of real estate development is increasing demand for our developed lots, principally in the Texas markets. Multifamily market conditions continue to be strong, with many markets experiencing healthy occupancy levels and positive rent growth. This improvement has been driven primarily by limited new construction activity, reduced single-family mortgage credit availability, and the increased propensity to rent among the 18 to 34 year old demographic of the U.S. population.

Oil prices have weakened recently reflecting market concerns about world economic and oil demand growth. Natural gas prices have remained at low historical levels due to abundant supplies and high inventories due to a warm winter. Shale resource drilling and production remains strong and working natural gas inventories are expected to remain relatively high. In the East Texas Basin, exploration and production companies continue to focus drilling on high liquid rich gas prospects due to relatively high condensate and natural gas liquids prices. In the Gulf Coast Basin, in Louisiana, activity has increased as operators have shifted exploration efforts to oil and high liquid natural gas plays. These conditions may impact the demand for new mineral leases, new exploration activity and the amount of royalty revenues we receive.

Pine sawtimber prices continue to be depressed due to weak demand driven by the overall slowdown in residential construction activity, while pine pulpwood demand remains steady and pricing is relatively flat.

Business Segments

We manage our operations through three business segments:

• Real estate,

• Mineral resources, and

• Fiber resources.

We evaluate performance based on earnings (loss) before unallocated items and income taxes. Segment earnings (loss) consist of operating income, equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures’, gain on sale of assets, yield accretion on loans secured by real estate and net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Items not allocated to our business segments consist of general and administrative expenses, share-based compensation, gain on sale of strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate non-operating income and expense. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the accounting policy note to the consolidated financial statements.

We operate in cyclical industries. Our operations are affected to varying degrees by supply and demand factors and economic conditions including changes in interest rates, availability of mortgage credit, consumer and home builder sentiment, new housing starts, real estate values, employment levels, changes in the market prices for oil, natural gas, and timber, and the overall strength or weakness of the U.S. economy.

Real Estate

We own directly or through ventures about 145,000 acres of real estate located in eight states and 12 markets. Our real estate segment secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands, primarily for single-family residential and mixed-use communities. We own approximately 104,000 acres in a broad area around Atlanta, Georgia, with the balance located primarily in Texas. We target investments principally in regions across the southern half of the United States that possess key demographic and growth

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characteristics that we believe make them attractive for long-term real estate investment. We own and manage our projects either directly or through ventures. Our real estate segment revenues are principally derived from the sales of residential single-family lots and tracts, undeveloped land and commercial real estate and from the operation of commercial and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and our multifamily investments.

A summary of our real estate results follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues	$	26,647		$	19,615		$	44,569		$	40,754
Cost of sales		(15,216	)		(10,357	)		(25,547	)		(20,527	)
Operating expenses		(8,243	)		(8,633	)		(15,787	)		(16,347	)
		3,188			625			3,235			3,880
Yield accretion on loan secured by real estate		1,093			—			1,093			—
Gain on sale of assets		3,401			—			15,076			—
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures		644			(23	)		1,194			66
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(660	)		405			(1,355	)		(364	)
Segment earnings	$	7,666		$	1,007		$	19,243		$	3,582

Second quarter and first six months 2012 segment earnings include $1,093,000 related to yield accretion on a loan secured by real estate.

In second quarter and first six months 2012, gain on sale of assets includes $3,401,000 from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas. In addition, in first six months 2012, gain on sale of assets includes $11,675,000 from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000.

Revenues in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Residential real estate	$	14,830	$	9,360	$	23,328	$	17,227
Commercial real estate		1,765		736		1,765		736
Undeveloped land		2,581		2,480		3,314		8,570
Commercial and income producing properties		7,298		6,812		14,576		13,747
Other		173		227		1,586		474
Total revenues	$	26,647	$	19,615	$	44,569	$	40,754

Residential real estate revenues principally consist of the sale of single-family lots to national, regional and local homebuilders. In second quarter and first six months 2012, residential real estate revenues increased principally as a result of increased lot sales volume due to demand for finished lot inventory by homebuilders in markets where supply has diminished. In second quarter 2012, we sold the remaining 109 fully developed lots from our River Plantation project located in Tampa for $2,145,000 or about $19,675 per lot, resulting in about $533,000 in segment earnings.

In second quarter and first six months 2012, commercial real estate revenues increased primarily as result of selling 35 acres from our Summer Creek Ranch project located in Fort Worth for $1,295,000 which generated about $822,000 in segment earnings.

In first six months 2012, undeveloped land sales decreased due to lower volume from our retail land sales program as a result of challenging market conditions including limited credit availability and alternate investment options to buyers in the marketplace.

In second quarter and first six months 2012, commercial and income producing properties revenue increased as a result of higher occupancy levels and revenue per available room from our 413 guest room hotel in Austin and rent growth from our 401 unit multifamily property located in Houston.

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In first six months 2012, other revenues include $1,047,000 as result of selling seven acres of impervious cover entitlement credits to a national homebuilder. This sale generated segment earnings of approximately $920,000.

Units sold in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Residential real estate:
Lots sold		345		158		482		303
Revenue per lot sold	$	42,725	$	59,235	$	48,210	$	56,853
Commercial real estate:
Acres sold		38		4		38		4
Revenue per acre sold	$	47,040	$	185,344	$	47,040	$	185,344
Undeveloped land:
Acres sold		933		762		1,253		3,390
Revenue per acre sold	$	2,765	$	3,258	$	2,645	$	2,528

Operating expenses consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits	$	1,929	$	1,896	$	4,054	$	3,837
Property taxes		2,398		2,277		4,341		4,461
Professional services		821		1,265		2,078		2,231
Depreciation and amortization		1,103		1,314		2,150		2,594
Other		1,992		1,881		3,164		3,224
Total operating expenses	$	8,243	$	8,633	$	15,787	$	16,347

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Information about our real estate projects and our real estate ventures follows:

	Second Quarter-End
	2012		2011
Owned and consolidated ventures:
Entitled, developed and under development projects
Number of projects		65		53
Residential lots remaining		19,979		18,763
Commercial acres remaining		2,085		1,811
Undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process
Number of projects		16		17
Acres in entitlement process		27,590		28,650
Acres undeveloped		95,901		166,626
Ventures accounted for using the equity method:
Ventures’ lot sales (for first six months)
Lots sold		230		194
Average price per lot sold	$	47,568	$	40,882
Ventures’ entitled, developed and under development projects
Number of projects		7		21
Residential lots remaining		3,954		9,440
Commercial acres sold (for first six months)		—		20
Average price per acre sold	$	—	$	152,460
Commercial acres remaining		333		538
Ventures’ undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process
Acres sold (for first six months)		135		19
Average price per acre sold	$	2,600	$	3,000
Acres undeveloped		5,655		5,712

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty and Temco, 14 entitled, developed and under development projects and interests in three ventures accounted for using the equity method. The acquired assets represented approximately 1,130 fully developed lots, 4,900 planned lots, and over 460 commercial acres at time of acquisition, principally in the major markets of Texas.

We underwrite development projects based on a variety of assumptions incorporated into our development plans, including the timing and pricing of sales and leasing and costs to complete development. Our development plans are periodically reviewed in comparison to our return projections and expectations, and we may revise our plans as business conditions warrant. If as a result of changes to our development plans the anticipated future net cash flows are reduced such that our basis in a project is not fully recoverable, we may be required to recognize a non-cash impairment charge for such project.

At second quarter-end 2012, Broadstone Memorial, a 401unit multifamily property in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000, is being marketed for sale with a targeted close in the second half of 2012. Las Brisas, a 414 unit (unconsolidated venture) multifamily property located near Austin with a carrying value of $31,739,000, also is being marketed for sale with a targeted close in the second half of 2012. We hold a 59 percent interest in the venture that owns Las Brisas.

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Our net investment in owned and consolidated real estate by geographic location follows:

State	Entitled, Developed, and Under Development Projects		Undeveloped Land		Commercial and Income Producing Properties		Total
	(In thousands)
Texas	$	299,122	$	9,626	$	99,436	$	408,184
Georgia		21,916		58,433		—		80,349
Colorado		21,937		—		—		21,937
California		8,915		14,771		—		23,686
Other		6,509		573		—		7,082
Total	$	358,399	$	83,403	$	99,436	$	541,238

Mineral Resources

We own directly or through ventures about 594,000 net acres of mineral interests. Our mineral resources segment revenues are principally derived from oil and natural gas royalties, non-operating working interests and other lease revenues from our mineral interests located principally in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama. At second quarter-end 2012, we have about 45,000 net acres under lease and about 35,000 net acres held by production.

A summary of our mineral resources results follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues	$	7,148		$	4,580		$	16,574		$	11,913
Cost of sales		(978	)		(438	)		(2,353	)		(1,232	)
Operating expenses		(2,337	)		(1,459	)		(4,681	)		(2,888	)
		3,833			2,683			9,540			7,793
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures		120			419			288			907
Segment earnings	$	3,953		$	3,102		$	9,828		$	8,700

Cost of sales represents our share of oil and natural gas production severance taxes, which are calculated based on a percentage of oil and natural gas produced, costs related to our oil and natural gas non-operating working interests and delay rental payments related to ground water leases in central Texas.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures includes our share of royalty revenue from 23 producing wells in the Barnett Shale natural gas formation.

Revenues consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Royalties	$	6,031	$	3,686	$	13,058	$	7,362
Non-operating working interests		602		141		1,517		270
Other revenues		515		753		1,999		4,281
Total revenues	$	7,148	$	4,580	$	16,574	$	11,913

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In second quarter 2012, royalty revenues increased principally as result of increased oil production partially offset by decreased oil prices in our owned and consolidated properties and decreased natural gas prices. Increased oil production contributed about $3,441,000 which was offset by $467,000 from decreased oil prices as compared with second quarter 2011. Increased natural gas production contributed about $366,000 which was offset by $533,000 from decreased natural gas prices as compared with second quarter 2011. In first six months 2012, royalty revenues increased principally as result of increased oil production in our owned and consolidated properties. Increased oil production contributed about $6,500,000 as compared with first six months 2011. In first six months 2012, increased natural gas production contributed about $566,000 which was more than offset by $711,000 from decreased natural gas prices as compared with second quarter 2011.

In second quarter and first six months 2012, non-operating working interests revenue increased principally as result of our investment in new producing wells within the West Gordon Field located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

In second quarter 2012, other revenues include $447,000 in delay rentals received on approximately 1,300 net mineral acres in Louisiana. There was no leasing activity in second quarter 2012. In second quarter 2011, other revenues include $475,000 in lease bonuses received as a result of leasing over 2,500 net mineral acres for an average of $187 per acre, of which 1,500 net mineral acres had no lease bonus payment in return for a short-term drilling commitment from the operator. In addition, other revenues include delay rentals received of $70,000 in second quarter 2011.

In first six months 2012, other revenues include $1,562,000 in delay rentals received on approximately 5,600 net mineral acres in Louisiana and $287,000 in lease bonuses received as a result of leasing about 800 net mineral acres for an average of about $360 per acre. In first six months 2011, other revenues include $2,132,000 in lease bonuses received as a result of leasing nearly 7,400 net mineral acres for an average of $289 per acre, $1,555,000 related to mineral seismic exploration agreement associated with 31,100 acres in Louisiana and $226,000 related to delay rentals received.

Oil and natural gas produced and average unit prices related to our royalty interests follows:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Consolidated entities:
Oil production (barrels)		61,600		27,900		130,700		59,900
Average price per barrel	$	94.64	$	102.23	$	96.19	$	91.69
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)		338.3		246.0		700.5		554.1
Average price per thousand cubic feet	$	2.39	$	3.96	$	2.85	$	3.87
Our share of ventures accounted for using the equity method:
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)		82.1		127.6		172.2		286.2
Average price per thousand cubic feet	$	2.01	$	3.84	$	2.52	$	3.69
Total consolidated and our share of equity method ventures:
Oil production (barrels)		61,600		27,900		130,700		59,900
Average price per barrel	$	94.64	$	102.23	$	96.19	$	91.69
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)		420.4		373.6		872.7		840.3
Average price per thousand cubic feet	$	2.31	$	3.92	$	2.79	$	3.81
Total BOE (barrels of oil equivalent)		131,629		90,157		276,197		199,922
Average price per barrel	$	51.65	$	47.88	$	54.34	$	43.46

At second quarter-end 2012, there were 541 productive wells operated by others on our leased mineral acres compared to 501 productive wells at second quarter-end 2011.

Operating expenses consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Professional and consulting services	$	974	$	649	$	2,011	$	1,293
Employee compensation and benefits		807		429		1,529		882
Property taxes		79		74		150		150
Other		477		307		991		563
Total operating expenses	$	2,337	$	1,459	$	4,681	$	2,888

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Professional and consulting services include $429,000 in second quarter 2012 and 2011 and $857,000 in first six months 2012 and 2011 due to non-cash amortization of contingent consideration paid to the seller of a water resources company acquired in 2010. These costs are being amortized ratably over the performance period assuming certain milestones are achieved by July 2014. In second quarter and first six months 2012, employee compensation and benefits increased principally as result of incremental staffing to support our oil, natural gas and water interests.

In addition, we have water interests in 1,550,000 acres, including a 45 percent nonparticipating royalty interest in groundwater produced or withdrawn for commercial purposes or sold from approximately 1,400,000 acres in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama and 17,800 acres of ground water leases in central Texas. We have not received significant revenue or earnings from these interests.

Fiber Resources

Our fiber resources segment focuses principally on the management of our timber holdings and recreational leases. We have about 129,000 acres of timber we own directly or through ventures, primarily in Georgia, and about 17,000 acres of timber under lease. Our fiber resources segment revenues are principally derived from the sales of wood fiber from our land and leases for recreational uses. We have sold about 219,000 acres of timberland since year-end 2008. As a result of the reduced acreage from land sales, future segment revenues and earnings are anticipated to be lower.

A summary of our fiber resources results follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues	$	1,517		$	1,290		$	2,261		$	2,658
Cost of sales		(370	)		(285	)		(498	)		(532	)
Operating expenses		(557	)		(488	)		(1,023	)		(974	)
		590			517			740			1,152
Other operating income, principally gain on termination of timber leases		—			181			234			181
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures		4			6			10			11
Segment earnings	$	594		$	704		$	984		$	1,344

Revenues consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Fiber	$	1,232	$	852	$	1,566	$	1,717
Recreational leases and other		285		438		695		941
Total revenues	$	1,517	$	1,290	$	2,261	$	2,658

Fiber sold consists of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Pulpwood tons sold		80,800		70,700		105,200		136,300
Average pulpwood price per ton	$	9.24	$	9.22	$	9.46	$	9.20
Sawtimber tons sold		24,900		12,700		29,300		28,200
Average sawtimber price per ton	$	19.46	$	15.69	$	19.47	$	16.40
Total tons sold		105,700		83,400		134,500		164,500
Average price per ton	$	11.66	$	10.21	$	11.64	$	10.44

In first six months 2012, total fiber tons sold decreased principally due to the sale of about 74,000 acres of timberland in 2011. The majority of our fiber sales were to International Paper at market prices.

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Information about our recreational leases follows:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Average recreational acres leased		131,800		197,000		131,400		199,000
Average price per leased acre	$	8.84	$	8.96	$	8.82	$	8.93

Operating expenses consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits	$	273	$	231	$	517	$	468
Facility and long-term timber lease costs		116		109		237		227
Other		168		148		269		279
Total operating expenses	$	557	$	488	$	1,023	$	974

Items Not Allocated to Segments

Unallocated items represent income and expenses managed on a company-wide basis and include general and administrative expenses, share-based compensation, gain on sale of strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate non-operating income and expense. General and administrative expenses principally consist of accounting and finance, tax, legal, human resources, internal audit, information technology and our board of directors. These functions support all of our business segments and are not allocated.

General and administrative expenses consist of:

	Second Quarter				First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Professional services	$	3,123	$	3,686	$	3,965	$	4,425
Employee compensation and benefits		1,770		1,372		3,346		2,827
Depreciation and amortization		274		351		573		702
Insurance costs		242		289		511		533
Facility costs		180		173		378		384
Other		1,531		1,210		2,709		2,126
Total general and administrative expenses	$	7,120	$	7,081	$	11,482	$	10,997

Second quarter and first six months 2012 general and administrative expense includes $2,461,000 in transaction costs to outside advisors related to entering into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation.

Second quarter and first six months 2011 general and administrative expense includes $2,730,000 in costs associated with a proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration of terms available to us in the credit markets.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 33 percent in second quarter 2012 and was 32 percent in first six months 2012, which includes a 3 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 40 percent in second quarter 2011 and a 37 percent benefit in first six months 2011, which included a 2 percent non-cash charge for share–based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods based on considerations including taxable income in prior carryback years, future reversals of existing temporary differences, tax planning strategies and future taxable income. If these sources of income are not sufficient in future periods, we may be required to provide a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset.

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Capital Resources and Liquidity

Sources and Uses of Cash

We operate in cyclical industries and our cash flows fluctuate accordingly. Our principal operating cash requirements are for the acquisition and development of real estate, either directly or indirectly through ventures, taxes, interest and compensation. Our principal sources of cash are proceeds from the sale of real estate and timber, the cash flow from minerals and income producing properties, borrowings, and reimbursements from utility and improvement districts. Operating cash flows are affected by the timing of the payment of real estate development expenditures and the collection of proceeds from the eventual sale of the real estate, the timing of which can vary substantially depending on many factors including the size of the project, state and local permitting requirements and availability of utilities, and by the timing of oil and natural gas leasing and production activities. Working capital is subject to operating needs, the timing of sales of real estate and timber, the timing of collection of mineral royalties or mineral lease payments, collection of receivables, reimbursement from utility and improvement districts and the payment of payables and expenses.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows from our real estate development activities, undeveloped land sales, commercial and income producing properties, timber sales, mineral and recreational leases and reimbursements from utility and improvement districts are classified as operating cash flows.

In first six months 2012, net cash (used for) operating activities was ($11,993,000) as expenditures for real estate development and acquisitions exceeded non-cash real estate cost of sales, principally as result of acquiring real estate assets from CL Realty and Temco for $47,000,000. Subsequent to closing of this acquisition, we received $23,370,000 from the ventures, representing our pro-rata share of distributable cash. Also, we invested an additional $14,341,000 in a 289 unit multifamily property currently under construction in Austin and we paid $10,895,000 in federal and state taxes, net of refunds. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas and $10,934,000 in reimbursements from two new multifamily ventures which represents our venture partners’ pro-rata share of the costs. In first six months 2011, net cash (used for) operating activities was ($33,930,000) which is principally due to our acquisition from a financial institution of a non-performing loan secured by a lien on developed and undeveloped land near Houston for $21,137,000, our investment in undeveloped land in San Antonio, Texas for $7,900,000 and our payment of $7,596,000 in federal and state income taxes, net of refunds.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Capital contributions to and capital distributions from unconsolidated ventures, business acquisitions and investment in oil and natural gas properties and equipment are classified as investing activities. In addition, proceeds from the sale of property and equipment, software costs and expenditures related to reforestation activities are also classified as investing activities.

In first six months 2012, net cash provided by investing activities was $27,796,000 principally due to proceeds from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000. In addition, we invested $2,264,000 in oil and natural gas properties and equipment associated with our non-operating working interests and $1,341,000 in property and equipment, software and reforestation and $694,000 in net contributions to unconsolidated ventures. In first six months 2011, net cash (used for) investing activities was ($3,501,000) and is principally related to $2,112,000 invested in oil and gas properties as non-operating working interests, $883,000 in net contributions to unconsolidated ventures and $899,000 in property, equipment, software and reforestation.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

In first six months 2012, net cash provided by financing activities was $11,388,000. Our net increase in borrowings of $11,347,000 was principally used to fund our development activities. In second quarter-end 2012, our outstanding debt decreased by $30,991,000 as a result of a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas and the buyer’s assumption of the debt. Also, in second quarter 2012, we secured project level financing on a 289 unit multifamily property in Austin with $10,607,000 outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. In first six months 2011, net cash provided by financing activities was $37,780,000 due to net increase in our debt of $39,236,000 principally to fund our expenditures for acquisitions and development.

Liquidity

At second quarter-end 2012, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit maturing August 6, 2014. The term loan and the revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $2,558,000 is outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. Our borrowing base availability is calculated on a monthly basis by applying advance rates of between 35 – 60 percent against base asset values which include timberland, high-value timberland (land in the entitlement process), raw entitled land, land under development, and minerals. All assets included in the borrowing base must be wholly-owned and unencumbered. At second quarter-end 2012, net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility is calculated as follows:

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	(In thousands)
Borrowing base availability	$	278,065
Less: borrowings		(130,000	)
Less: letters of credit		(2,558	)
Unused borrowing capacity	$	145,507

Our unused borrowing capacity in second quarter 2012 ranged from a high of $162,147,000 to a low of $145,507,000. This facility is used primarily to fund our operating cash needs, which fluctuate due to timing of residential real estate sales, undeveloped land sales, mineral lease bonus payments, timber sales, payment of payables and expenses and capital expenditures.

Our senior secured credit facility and other debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At second quarter-end 2012, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.

The following table details our compliance with the financial covenants calculated as provided in the senior credit facility:

	Requirement			Second Quarter-End 2012
Financial Covenant
Interest Coverage Ratio (a)	³	1.05:1.0			7.87:1.0
Revenues/Capital Expenditures Ratio (b)	³	1.00:1.0			1.59:1.0
Total Leverage Ratio (c )	£	40	%		27	%
Net Worth (d)	> $	441 million		$	512 million
Collateral Value to Loan Commitment Ratio (e )	³	1.50:1.0			1.55 :1.0

^(a)  Calculated as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), plus non-cash compensation expense, plus other non-cash expenses, divided by interest expense excluding loan fees. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter on a rolling four quarter basis.

^(b)  Calculated as total gross revenues, plus our pro rata share of the operating revenues from unconsolidated ventures, divided by capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are defined as consolidated development and acquisition expenditures plus our pro rata share of unconsolidated ventures’ development and acquisition expenditures. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter on a rolling four quarter basis.

^(c)  Calculated as total funded debt divided by adjusted asset value. Total funded debt includes indebtedness for borrowed funds, secured liabilities and reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit or similar instruments. Adjusted asset value is defined as the sum of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, timberlands, high value timberlands, raw entitled lands, entitled land under development, minerals business, other real estate owned at book value without regard to any indebtedness and our pro rata share of joint ventures’ book value without regard to any indebtedness. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.

^(d)  Calculated as the amount by which consolidated total assets exceeds consolidated total liabilities. At second quarter-end 2012, the requirement is $441,000,000, computed as: $441,000,000, plus 85 percent of the aggregate net proceeds received by us from any equity offering, plus 75 percent of all positive net income, on a cumulative basis. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.

^(e)  Calculated as the total collateral value of timberland, high value timberland and our minerals business, divided by total aggregate loan commitment. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.

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To make additional investments, acquisitions, or distributions, we must maintain available liquidity equal to the lesser of $35,000,000 or 10% of the aggregate commitments in place. At second quarter-end 2012, the minimum liquidity requirement was $33,000,000, compared with $188,821,000 in actual available liquidity based on the unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. The failure to maintain such minimum liquidity does not constitute a default or event of default of our senior secured credit facility.

In second quarter 2012, we obtained a loan for construction of a 289 unit multifamily project located in Austin which provides up to $19,550,000 in financing. We have two interest rate options on the loan: (i) Base-Rate Option or (ii) LIBOR Option subject to the provisions of construction loan agreement. The Base-Rate Option is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the sum of the Base-Rate plus 175 basis points. The Base-Rate is equal to the highest of (i) the lender’s prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Open Rate plus 50 basis points, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points. The LIBOR Option is a rate per annum fixed for the applicable LIBOR interest period equal to the LIBOR plus 225 basis points. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods based on certain specified conditions. At second quarter-end 2012, we have $10,607,000 outstanding on this loan.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In 2011, we began construction on a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, Texas in which the estimated cost at completion, including land, is approximately $33,865,000. At second-quarter end 2012, our investment in this project including land and construction in progress is $29,011,000 with an estimated cost to complete construction of $4,854,000.

In second quarter 2012, CJUF III RH Holdings, an equity method venture in which we own a 25 percent interest, obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $23,936,000 to develop a 257 unit multifamily property in downtown Austin. There is no significant balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. We have a construction completion guaranty, a repayment guaranty for 20 percent of the principal balance and unpaid accrued interest, and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. The repayment guaranty will reduce from 20 percent to 0 percent upon achievement of certain conditions.

In second quarter 2012, FMF Peakview, an equity method venture in which we own a 20 percent interest, obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $31,550,000 to develop a 304 unit multifamily property in Denver. There is no balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. We have a construction completion guaranty, a repayment guaranty for 25 percent of the principal and unpaid accrued interest, and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty.

At second quarter-end 2012, we participate in three partnerships that have total assets of $48,885,000 and total liabilities of $79,764,000, which includes $63,481,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These partnerships are managed by third parties who intend to extend or refinance these borrowings; however, there is no assurance that this can be done. Although these borrowings are guaranteed by third parties, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional equity to these partnerships. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position. Our investment in these partnerships is $1,678,000 at second quarter-end 2012. These three partnerships are variable interest entities.

Cibolo Canyons — San Antonio, Texas

Cibolo Canyons consists of the JW Marriott ^® San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa development owned by third parties and a mixed-use development we own. We have $80,561,000 invested in Cibolo Canyons at second quarter-end 2012.

Resort Hotel, Spa and Golf Development

In 2007, we entered into agreements to facilitate third party construction and ownership of the JW Marriott ^® San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which includes a 1,002 room destination resort and two PGA Tour ^® Tournament Players Club ^® (TPC) golf courses. Under these agreements, we agreed to transfer to third party owners 700 acres of undeveloped land, to provide $30,000,000 cash and to provide $12,700,000 of other consideration principally consisting of golf course construction materials, substantially all of which has been provided.

In exchange for our commitment to the resort, the third party owners assigned to us certain rights under an agreement between the third party owners and a legislatively created Special Improvement District (SID). This agreement includes the right to receive from the SID 9 percent of hotel occupancy revenues and 1.5 percent of other resort sales revenues collected as taxes by the SID through 2034. The amount we receive will be net of annual ad valorem tax reimbursements by the SID to the third party owners of the resort through 2020. In addition, these payments will be net of debt service, if any, on bonds issued by the SID collateralized by hotel occupancy tax and other resort sales tax through 2034.

The amounts we collect under this agreement are dependent on several factors including the amount of revenues generated by and ad valorem taxes imposed on the resort and the amount of any applicable debt service incurred by the SID. As a result, there is significant uncertainty as to the amount and timing of collections under this agreement. Until these uncertainties are clarified, amounts collected under the agreement will be accounted for as a reduction of our investment in the resort development. The resort began operations on January 22, 2010.

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In second quarter 2012, we received $300,000 in reimbursements from the SID. Since inception, we have received $8,206,000 in reimbursements and have accounted for this as a reduction of our investment. At second quarter-end 2012, we have $35,067,000 invested in the resort development.

Mixed-Use Development

The mixed-use development we own consists of 2,100 acres planned to include approximately 1,475 residential lots and 150 commercial acres designated for multifamily and retail uses, of which 705 lots and 68 commercial acres have been sold through second quarter-end 2012.

In 2007, we entered into an agreement with the SID providing for reimbursement of certain infrastructure costs related to the mixed-use development. Reimbursements are subject to review and approval by the SID and unreimbursed amounts accrue interest at 9.75 percent. The SID’s funding for reimbursements is principally derived from its ad valorem tax collections and bond proceeds collateralized by ad valorem taxes, less debt service on these bonds and annual administrative and public service expenses. Through second quarter-end 2012, we have submitted and received approval for reimbursement of approximately $57,322,000 of infrastructure costs and have received reimbursements totaling $22,920,000. In second quarter 2012, we received $400,000 in reimbursements from the SID. At second quarter-end 2012, we have $34,402,000 in approved and pending reimbursements, excluding interest.

Since the amount of each reimbursement is dependent on several factors, including timing of SID approval and the SID having an adequate tax base to generate funds that can be used to reimburse us, there is uncertainty as to the amount and timing of reimbursements under this agreement. We expect to recover our investment from lot and tract sales and reimbursement of approved infrastructure costs from the SID. We have not recognized income from interest due, but not collected. As these uncertainties are clarified, we will modify our accounting accordingly.

At second quarter-end 2012, we have $45,494,000 invested in the mixed-use development.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies or estimates from those disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Standards

Please read Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Statistical and Other Data

A summary of our real estate projects in the entitlement process ^(a) at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

			Project
Project	County	Market	Acres (b)
California
Hidden Creek Estates	Los Angeles	Los Angeles		700
Terrace at Hidden Hills	Los Angeles	Los Angeles		30
Georgia
Ball Ground	Cherokee	Atlanta		500
Crossing	Coweta	Atlanta		230
Fincher Road	Cherokee	Atlanta		3,890
Fox Hall	Coweta	Atlanta		960
Garland Mountain	Cherokee/Bartow	Atlanta		350
Home Place	Coweta	Atlanta		1,510
Martin’s Bridge	Banks	Atlanta		970
Mill Creek	Coweta	Atlanta		770
Serenity	Carroll	Atlanta		440
Waleska	Cherokee	Atlanta		100
Wolf Creek	Carroll/Douglas	Atlanta		12,230
Yellow Creek	Cherokee	Atlanta		1,060
Texas
Lake Houston	Harris/Liberty	Houston		3,700
San Jacinto	Montgomery	Houston		150
Total				27,590

^(a)  A project is deemed to be in the entitlement process when customary steps necessary for the preparation of an application for governmental land-use approvals, like conducting pre-application meetings or similar discussions with governmental officials, have commenced, or an application has been filed. Projects listed may have significant steps remaining, and there is no assurance that entitlements ultimately will be received.

^(b)  Project acres, which are the total for the project regardless of our ownership interest, are approximate. The actual number of acres entitled may vary.

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A summary of activity within our projects in the development process, which includes entitled ^(a), developed and under development real estate projects, at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

						Residential Lots (c)				Commercial Acres (d)
Project	County	Market	Interest Owned  (b)			Lots Sold Since Inception		Lots Remaining		Acres Sold Since Inception		Acres Remaining  (f)
Projects we own
California
San Joaquin River	Contra Costa/Sacramento	Oakland		100	%		—		—		—		288
Colorado
Buffalo Highlands	Weld	Denver		100	%		—		164		—		—
Johnstown Farms	Weld	Denver		100	%		140		472		2		7
Pinery West	Douglas	Denver		100	%		—		—		—		111
Stonebraker	Weld	Denver		100	%		—		603		—		—
Texas
Arrowhead Ranch	Hays	Austin		100	%		—		259		—		6
Bar C Ranch	Tarrant	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		292		907		—		—
Barrington Kingwood	Harris	Houston		100	%		23		157		—		—
Cibolo Canyons	Bexar	San Antonio		100	%		705		770		68		82
Harbor Lakes	Hood	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		203		246		2		19
Hunter’s Crossing	Bastrop	Austin		100	%		390		100		38		71
La Conterra	Williamson	Austin		100	%		93		407		—		58
Maxwell Creek	Collin	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		769		230		10		—
Oak Creek Estates	Comal	San Antonio		100	%		116		531		13		—
Summer Creek Ranch	Tarrant	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		807		467		35		44
Summer Lakes	Fort Bend	Houston		100	%		446		684		56		—
Summer Park (g)	Fort Bend	Houston		100	%		—		210		13		77
The Colony	Bastrop	Austin		100	%		431		718		22		31
The Preserve at Pecan Creek	Denton	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		356		438		—		7
Village Park	Collin	Dallas/Fort Worth		100	%		472		288		3		2
Westside at Buttercup Creek	Williamson	Austin		100	%		1,387		109		66		—
Other projects (11)	Various	Various		100	%		2,493		170		207		23
Georgia
Seven Hills	Paulding	Atlanta		100	%		646		441		26		113
The Villages at Burt Creek	Dawson	Atlanta		100	%		—		1,715		—		57
Towne West	Bartow	Atlanta		100	%		—		2,674		—		121
Other projects (17)	Various	Atlanta		100	%		1,718		2,976		3		705
Florida
Other projects (3)	Various	Tampa		100	%		708		137		—		—
Missouri and Utah
Other projects (2)	Various	Various		100	%		476		78		—		—
							12,671		15,951		564		1,822

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Projects in entities we consolidate
Texas
City Park	Harris	Houston	75	%	1,193	118	50	115
Lantana	Denton	Dallas/Fort Worth	55	%(e)	876	1,416	—	—
Stoney Creek	Dallas	Dallas/Fort Worth	90	%	129	625	—	—
Timber Creek	Collin	Dallas/Fort Worth	88	%	—	614	—	—
Other projects (3)	Various	Various	Various		6	203	16	148
Georgia
The Georgian	Paulding	Atlanta	75	%	289	1,052	—	—
					2,493	4,028	66	263
Total owned and consolidated					15,164	19,979	630	2,085
Projects in ventures that we account for using the equity method
Texas
Entrada	Travis	Austin	50	%	—	821	—	—
Fannin Farms West	Tarrant	Dallas/Fort Worth	50	%	323	58	—	12
Harper’s Preserve	Montgomery	Houston	50	%	123	1,602	—	72
Lantana	Denton	Dallas/Fort Worth	Various	(e)	1,450	82	16	42
Long Meadow Farms	Fort Bend	Houston	37	%	942	853	107	192
Southern Trails	Brazoria	Houston	80	%	538	445	—	—
Stonewall Estates	Bexar	San Antonio	50	%	295	93	—	—
Other projects (1)	Nueces	Corpus Christi	50	%	—	—	—	15
					3,671	3,954	123	333
Combined total					18,835	23,933	753	2,418

^(a)  A project is deemed entitled when all major discretionary governmental land-use approvals have been received. Some projects may require additional permits or non-governmental authorizations for development.

^(b)  Interest owned reflects our net equity interest in the project, whether owned directly or indirectly. There are some projects that have multiple ownership structures within them. Accordingly, portions of these projects may appear as owned, consolidated or accounted for using the equity method.

^(c)  Lots are for the total project, regardless of our ownership interest. Lots remaining represent vacant developed lots, lots under development and future planned lots and are subject to change based on business plan revisions.

^(d)  Commercial acres are for the total project, regardless of our ownership interest, and are net developable acres, which may be fewer than the gross acres available in the project.

^(e)  The Lantana project consists of a series of 24 partnerships in which our voting interests range from 25 percent to 55 percent. We account for three of these partnerships using the equity method and we consolidate the remaining partnerships.

^(f)  Excludes acres associated with commercial and income producing properties.

^(g)  Formerly Waterford Park.

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A summary of our significant commercial and income producing properties at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

Project	County	Market	Interest Owned (a)	Type	Acres	Description
Broadstone Memorial	Harris	Houston	100%	Multifamily	9	401 unit luxury apartment
Radisson Hotel	Travis	Austin	100%	Hotel	2	413 guest rooms and suites
Las Brisas	Williamson	Austin	59%	Multifamily	30	414 unit luxury apartment
Promesa (b) (c)	Travis	Austin	100%	Multifamily	16	289 unit luxury apartment
Eleven(c)	Travis	Austin	25%	Multifamily	3	257 unit luxury apartment
360° (c)	Arapahoe	Denver	20%	Multifamily	4	304 unit luxury apartment

^(a)  Interest owned reflects our total interest in the project, whether owned directly or indirectly.

^(b)  Formerly marketed as Ridge at Ribelin Ranch.

^(c)  Under construction. A project is deemed under construction when off-site or on-site staging or construction activities have commenced. Some projects may require additional permits or authorizations prior to commencing certain activities.

A summary of our oil and natural gas mineral interests ^(a) at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

State	Unleased		Leased (b)		Held By Production (c)		Total (d)
	(Net acres)
Texas		196,000		30,000		26,000		252,000
Louisiana		120,000		15,000		9,000		144,000
Georgia		156,000		—		—		156,000
Alabama		40,000		—		—		40,000
California		1,000		—		—		1,000
Indiana		1,000		—		—		1,000
		514,000		45,000		35,000		594,000

^(a)  Includes ventures.

^(b)  Includes leases in primary lease term or for which a delay rental payment has been received. In the ordinary course of business, leases covering a significant portion of leased net mineral acres may expire from time to time in a single reporting period.

^(c)  Acres being held by production are producing oil or natural gas in paying quantities.

^(d)  Texas, Louisiana, California and Indiana net acres are calculated as the gross number of surface acres multiplied by our percentage ownership of the mineral interest. Georgia and Alabama net acres are calculated as the gross number of surface acres multiplied by our estimated percentage ownership of the mineral interest based on county sampling. Excludes 477 net mineral acres located in Colorado, which includes 379 leased acres and 29 acres held by production.

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A summary of our Texas and Louisiana mineral acres ^(a) by county or parish at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

Texas		Louisiana
County	Net Acres	Parish	Net Acres
Trinity	46,000	Beauregard	79,000
Angelina	42,000	Vernon	39,000
Houston	29,000	Calcasieu	17,000
Anderson	25,000	Allen	7,000
Cherokee	24,000	Rapides	1,000
Sabine	23,000	Other	1,000
Red River	14,000		144,000
Newton	13,000
San Augustine	13,000
Jasper	12,000
Other	11,000
	252,000

^(a)  Includes ventures.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

Our interest rate risk is principally related to our variable-rate debt. Interest rate changes impact earnings due to the resulting increase or decrease in the cost of our variable-rate debt, which is $172,012,000 at second quarter-end 2012 and $191,656,000 at year-end 2011.

The following table illustrates the estimated effect on our pre-tax income of immediate, parallel, and sustained shifts in interest rates for the next 12 months on our variable-rate debt at second quarter-end 2012, with comparative year-end 2011 information. This estimate assumes that debt reductions from contractual payments will be replaced with short-term, variable-rate debt; however, that may not be the financing alternative we choose.

Change in Interest Rates	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
+2%	$	(3,279	)	$	(3,296	)
+1%		(1,720	)		(1,917	)
-1%		1,720			1,917
-2%		3,440			3,833

Foreign Currency Risk

We have no exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.

Commodity Price Risk

We have no significant exposure to commodity price fluctuations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure

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controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In connection with our definitive agreement to acquire Credo, four purported class action lawsuits and one lawsuit that seeks certification as a class action have been filed against Credo, its board of directors and us. These actions generally allege that Credo and its board of directors breached fiduciary duties to Credo stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. The five actions also allege that we aided and abetted the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs’ allegations include that the consideration to be paid pursuant to the definitive agreement to acquire Credo is inadequate. They seek remedies that include enjoining the defendants from consummating the proposed transaction and directing Credo’s directors to exercise their fiduciary duties to obtain a transaction that is in the best interests of the Credo stockholders. We believe that the claims are entirely without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

We are involved in various other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business and believe that adequate reserves have been established for any probable losses. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings should have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations or cash flows. It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results or cash flows in any one accounting period.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities ^(a)

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (b)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Month 1 (4/1/2012 — 4/30/2012)		18	$	15.20		—		5,092,305
Month 2 (5/1/2012 — 5/31/2012)		170	$	12.77		—		5,092,305
Month 3 (6/1/2012 — 6/30/2012)		—	$	—		—		5,092,305
Total		188	$	13.01		—

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^(a)  On February 11, 2009, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 7,000,000 shares of our common stock. We have purchased 1,907,695 shares under this authorization, which has no expiration date. We have no repurchase plans or programs that expired during the period covered by the table above and no repurchase plans or programs that we intend to terminate prior to expiration or under which we no longer intend to make further purchases.

^(b)  Represents shares withheld to pay taxes in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

10.1 Guaranty Agreement dated June 28, 2012 by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group. in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 29, 2012).

10.2 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 3, 2012, by and among CREDO Petroleum Corporation, Forestar Group Inc. and Longhorn Acquisition Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 4, 2012).

10.3 Voting Agreement, dated June 3, 2012, by and among Forestar Group Inc., James T. Huffman, RCH Energy Opportunity Fund III, LP and RCH Energy SSI Fund, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 4, 2012).

10.4 Guaranty Agreement dated May 24, 2012 by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc. in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 29, 2012).

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.1 The following materials from Forestar’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Date: August 9, 2012	By:	/s/ Christopher L. Nines
		Christopher L. Nines
		Chief Financial Officer
	By:	/s/ Charles D. Jehl
		Charles D. Jehl
		Chief Accounting Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)

I, James M. DeCosmo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Forestar Group Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ James M. DeCosmo

James M. DeCosmo

Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 9, 2012

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)

I, Christopher L. Nines, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Forestar Group Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Christopher L. Nines

Christopher L. Nines

Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 9, 2012

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, James M. DeCosmo, Chief Executive Officer of Forestar Group Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Forestar Group Inc.

/s/ James M. DeCosmo

James M. DeCosmo

Date: August 9, 2012

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Christopher L. Nines, Chief Financial Officer of Forestar Group Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Forestar Group Inc.

/s/ Christopher L. Nines

Christopher L. Nines

Date: August 9, 2012

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Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	$ 152,691	$ 269,666
Venture Borrowings	71,533	74,818
Venture Equity	62,065	135,495
Investment in venture	42,327	64,223
242, LLC [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	21,799	23,688
Venture Borrowings	2,221	4,429
Venture Equity	18,725	18,536
Investment in venture	8,447	8,332
CJUF III RH Holdings [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	9,096
Venture Borrowings	1
Venture Equity	8,582
Investment in venture	4,077
CL Ashton Woods [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	17,036
Venture Equity	16,833
Investment in venture	6,675
CL Realty [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	7,761	51,096
Venture Borrowings		1,056
Venture Equity	7,519	48,608
Investment in venture	3,760	24,304
FMF Peakview [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	9,629
Venture Equity	9,629
Investment in venture	1,926
HM Stonewall Estates [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	5,561
Venture Borrowings	617
Venture Equity	4,945
Investment in venture	2,457
LM Land Holdings [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	17,649
Venture Borrowings	2,090
Venture Equity	12,422
Investment in venture	5,955
Palisades West [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets		124,588
Venture Equity		81,635
Investment in venture		20,412
Round Rock Luxury Apartments [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	33,448	34,434
Venture Borrowings	28,382	28,544
Venture Equity	4,403	4,865
Investment in venture	2,992	3,312
Temco [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	13,192	18,922
Venture Borrowings		2,787
Venture Equity	12,921	15,896
Investment in venture	6,460	7,948
Other Ventures [Member]
Summarized balance sheet information
Venture assets	17,520	16,938
Venture Borrowings	38,222	38,002
Venture Equity	(33,914)	(34,045)
Investment in venture	$ (422)	$ (85)

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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
General and administrative	$ (6,749)	$ (6,849)	$ (13,712)	$ (12,820)
Share-based compensation expense	67	148	(5,164)	(3,952)
Interest expense	(3,664)	(4,653)	(7,555)	(8,662)
Other non-operating income	1,140	24	1,204	51
Items not allocated to segments	(10,670)	(11,562)	(24,090)	(23,560)
Items not allocated to segments [Member]
General and administrative	(7,120)	(7,081)	(11,482)	(10,997)
Share-based compensation expense	67	148	(5,164)	(3,952)
Interest expense	(3,664)	(4,653)	(7,555)	(8,662)
Other non-operating income	47	24	111	51
Items not allocated to segments	$ (10,670)	$ (11,562)	$ (24,090)	$ (23,560)

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Capital Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Capital Stock (Textual) [Abstract]
Options to purchase shares of common stock	980,000
Preferred Stock [Member]
Capital Stock (Textual) [Abstract]
Stockholders to purchase, conditions	one one-hundredth of a share of newly issued Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock exercise price	100
Minimum percentage of beneficial ownership to acquire exercisable rights	20.00%
Redemption price of rights	$ 0.001
Redemption time of rights	10 days
Expiry date of rights	Dec. 11, 2017
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price	$ 22.50
Weighted average remaining contractual term	3
Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 418,000

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Segment Information (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Customers Segment
Segment Reporting Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of business segments	3
Number of customers who contributed to revenue	0
Maximum percentage of revenue from customer	10.00%

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Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended					6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012 acre	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Houston [Member] Project	Jun. 30, 2012 Austin [Member] Project Room	Jun. 30, 2012 Austin [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Secured Debt [Member] Austin [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Secured Promissory Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Secured Promissory Notes [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Secured Promissory Notes [Member] Houston [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Secured Promissory Notes [Member] Houston [Member] Non Recourse Loan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Secured Promissory Notes [Member] Austin [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Other Indebtedness [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Indebtedness [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Revolving Line of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Line of Credit [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Sublimit for letters of credit [Member] Revolving Line of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Average interest rate									3.95%	4.34%								6.50%	6.50%
Variable and fixed interest rates ranging, minimum														5.00%
Variable and fixed interest rates ranging, maximum															8.00%
Maximum borrowing capacity under term Loan facility																		$ 130,000,000		$ 200,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Maturity period of revolving line of credit																		August 6, 2015		August 6, 2014
Sublimit for letters of credit outstanding																2,558,000
Net unused borrowing capacity																				145,507,000
Borrow at LIBOR																	4.50%
LIBOR																	(subject to a 2 percent LIBOR floor) or prime plus 2.5 percent
Debt	201,943,000	201,943,000		221,587,000				15,400,000	52,507,000	41,900,000		26,500,000	10,607,000	19,436,000	49,687,000			130,000,000	130,000,000
Carrying value of multifamily project to secure non recourse loan											46,001,000		20,480,000
Carrying value of property to secure borrowing													29,011,000	61,241,000
Prepayment penalty for payments prior to July1, 2017									4.94%
Multifamily project					401	289
Multifamily loan in construction financing							19,550,000
Guest room hotel						413
Amount of Indebtedness Decreased Due to Sale of Light	30,991,000													30,991,000
Area of consolidated venture light farms project		800
Received in Net Proceeds in Outstanding Debt	24,294,000	24,294,000
Gain on sale of real estate assets	3,401,000	15,076,000
Unamortized deferred financing fees	6,902,000	6,902,000
Amortization of deferred financing fees		$ 1,441,000	$ 1,472,000

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Business Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 Reidential_Lots acre	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012 Credo [Member]	Jun. 03, 2012 Credo [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Residential and Mixed Use Projects [Member] Project
Business Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Purchase price of acquisitions, Total	$ 47,000,000	$ 47,000,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Real estate	31,891,000	31,891,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Investment in unconsolidated ventures	14,236,000	14,236,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Other assets	1,385,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Liabilities	512,000
Transaction costs included in general and administrative expenses		463,000	2,461,000
Proceeds from ventures		23,370,000
No. of developed lots	1,130
No. of planned lots	4,900
No. of commercial acres	460
Business Acquisitions (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
No. of residential and mixed use real estate projects acquisitions	17				17
Purchase price of acquisitions, per share amount				$ 14.50
Purchase price of acquisitions				146,000,000
Transaction costs related to outside advisors		463,000	2,461,000
Remaining transaction costs			$ 4,500,000

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Share Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Share-based compensation expense (income)
Cash-settled awards	$ (1,800)	$ (1,488)	$ 282	$ 681
Equity-settled awards	555	262	1,829	411
Restricted Stock	508	607	1,122	1,270
Stock options	670	471	1,931	1,590
Total share-based compensation	$ (67)	$ (148)	$ 5,164	$ 3,952

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Reconciliation of changes in shareholders equity

	Forestar Group Inc.		Noncontrolling Interests			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at year-end 2011	$	509,526	$	1,686		$	511,212
Net income		3,613		1,355			4,968
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—		(1,243	)		(1,243	)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		—		225			225
Other (primarily share-based compensation)		4,433		—			4,433
Balance at second quarter-end 2012	$	517,572	$	2,023		$	519,595

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Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	33.00%	40.00%	32.00%	37.00%
Benefit for noncontrolling interests			3.00%
Non-cash charge for share-based compensation				2.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 6,175,000		$ 6,175,000

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Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables
Total	$ 23,642	$ 23,343
Total	19,074	20,666
Allowance for bad debts	(62)	(62)
Receivables, net	23,580	23,281
Loan Secured by Real Estate [Member]
Receivables
Total	19,074	20,666
Total	19,074
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.34% at second quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011 [Member]
Receivables
Total	2,593	1,817
Receivables and accrued interest [Member]
Receivables
Total	$ 1,975	$ 860

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Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of changes in shareholders' equity
Beginning Balance, Forestar Group Inc.			$ 509,526
Beginning Balance, Noncontrolling Interests			1,686
Beginning balance			511,212
Net income, Forestar Group Inc.	811	(3,921)	3,613	(6,394)
Net income, Noncontrolling Interests	660	(405)	1,355	364
Consolidated net income (loss)	1,471	(4,326)	4,968	(6,030)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests			(1,243)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests			225
Other (primarily share-based compensation)			4,433
Ending Balance, Forestar Group Inc.	517,572		517,572
Ending Balance, Noncontrolling Interests	2,023		2,023
Ending balance	$ 519,595		$ 519,595

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of assets allocated by segment
Total Assets	$ 777,980	$ 794,857
Real estate [Member]
Summary of assets allocated by segment
Total Assets	606,825	655,592
Mineral resources [Member]
Summary of assets allocated by segment
Total Assets	20,268	18,902
Fiber resources [Member]
Summary of assets allocated by segment
Total Assets	13,806	14,444
Items not allocated to segments [Member]
Summary of assets allocated by segment
Total Assets	$ 137,081	$ 105,919

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Share Based Compensation (Details 4) (Equity-settled awards [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Equity-settled awards [Member]
Summarized activity of equity-settled awards
Balance at beginning of year	159,000
Non-vested at beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 20.74
Granted, Equivalent Units	291,000
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.48
Vested, Equivalent Units	(81,000)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 16.05
Forfeited, Equivalent Units
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at end of period	369,000
Non-vested at end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 19.20

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Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Information about our fixed rate financial instruments not measured at fair value
Loan secured by real estate	$ 19,074	$ 20,666
Loan Secured by Real Estate Fair Value	37,782
Fixed rate debt, carrying value	(29,931)	(29,931)
Fixed rate debt, fair value	$ (32,477)	$ (32,478)
Valuation Techniques			Level 2

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Real Estate

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Real Estate [Abstract]

Real Estate

Note 4 — Real Estate

Real estate consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Entitled, developed and under development projects	$	358,399		$	383,026
Undeveloped land		83,403			80,076
Commercial and income producing properties
Carrying value		128,203			129,220
Accumulated depreciation		(28,767	)		(26,955	)
Net carrying value		99,436			102,265
	$	541,238		$	565,367

Included in entitled, developed and under development projects are the estimated costs of assets we expect to convey to utility and improvement districts of $53,053,000 at second quarter-end 2012 and $61,526,000 at year-end 2011, including $34,402,000 in second quarter-end 2012 and $34,802,000 at year-end 2011 related to our Cibolo Canyons project near San Antonio, Texas. These costs relate to water, sewer and other infrastructure assets we have submitted to utility or improvement districts for approval and reimbursement. In second quarter 2012, these costs decreased by $11,065,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres near Dallas. We submitted for reimbursement to these districts $2,350,000 in first six months 2012 and $2,336,000 in first six months 2011. We received $637,000 from these districts in first six months 2012 and $187,000 in first six months 2011. We expect to collect the remaining amounts billed when these districts achieve adequate tax bases to support payment.

Also included in entitled, developed and under development projects is our investment in the resort development owned by third parties at our Cibolo Canyons project. We received $300,000 in second quarter 2012 and $1,603,000 in second quarter 2011 from the Special Improvement District (SID) related to hotel occupancy revenues and other revenues from resort sales collected as taxes by the SID. We currently account for these receipts as a reduction of our investment. At second-quarter-end 2012, we have $35,067,000 invested in the resort development.

In first quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects increased by $31,891,000 as a result of our acquisition of certain residential and mixed-use projects from CL Realty and Temco. Please read Note 3 for additional information. In second quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects decreased by $51,493,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt of $30,991,000 and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

At second quarter-end 2012, commercial and income producing properties primarily represents our investment in a 401 unit multifamily property in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000, a 413 room hotel in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000 and a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, currently under construction, with a carrying value of $29,011,000. In first six months 2012, we invested $14,341,000 in construction costs associated with this multifamily property and the estimated cost to complete construction is approximately $4,854,000.

Depreciation expense, primarily related to commercial and income producing properties, was $1,812,000 in first six months 2012 and $1,760,000 in first six months 2011 and is included in other operating expenses.

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Share Based Compensation (Details 5) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
Summarized activity of restricted stock awards
Balance at beginning of year	399
Non-vested at beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.02
Granted, Equivalent Units
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Equivalent Units	(183)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 12.65
Forfeited, Equivalent Units
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at end of period	216
Non-vested at end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.03

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Receivables (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Estimated accretable yield
Beginning of period (first quarter-end 2012)	$ 28,926
Yield accretion recognized	(1,093)
End of period	$ 27,833

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Fair Value (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value [Abstract]

Information about our fixed rate financial instruments not measured at fair value

	Second Quarter-End 2012						Year-End 2011
	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Valuation
	Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Technique
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate	$	19,074		$	37,782		$	20,666		$	—	(a)		Level 2
Fixed rate debt	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,477	)	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,478	)		Level 2

^(a)  At year-end 2011 not applicable due to its non-performing status.

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Senior secured credit facility
Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at second quarter-end 2012 and year-end 2011	$	130,000	$	130,000
Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 3.95% at second quarter-end 2012 and 4.34% at year-end 2011		52,507		41,900
Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%		19,436		49,687
	$	201,943	$	221,587

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Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Entity	Jun. 30, 2012 Entity
Variable Interest Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of primary beneficiary		2
Principally real estate assets	$ 14,805,000	$ 14,805,000
Liabilities related to VIEs	2,240,000	2,240,000
Contributed to VIEs	628,000
Number of primary beneficiary variable interest entity accounted under equity Method investment		3
Total assets of developed and under developed real estate	48,885,000	48,885,000
Total liabilities of developed and under developed real estate	79,764,000	79,764,000
Current maturities	63,481,000	63,481,000
Investment in VIEs	1,678,000	1,678,000
Contributed to VIEs	74,000	74,000
Maximum exposure to loss related to VIEs	$ 34,600,000	$ 34,600,000
Number of non-consolidated VIEs with nominal general partner interest	2	2

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Receivables (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Loan secured by real estate	$ 19,074,000	$ 20,666,000
Receivables (Textual) [Abstract]
Average interest rates	7.34%	7.16%
Principal amount after reorganization	33,900,000
Maturity date of principal amount after reorganization	Apr. 17, 2012
Interest accrue percentage till year three	9.00%
Interest accrue percentage year four	10.00%
Interest accrue percentage year five	12.00%
Principal amount of loan received	2,133,000
Interest amount of loan received	653,000
Outstanding principal balance	31,767,000
Due period of notes receivable as secured by deed of trust	3 years
Minimum [Member]
Receivables (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Forgiven interest rate	6.25%
Loan Secured by Real Estate [Member]
Receivables (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Loan secured by real estate	$ 19,074,000

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Net Income Per Share (Table)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Net Income per Share [Abstract]

Earnings attributable to common shareholders and weighted average common shares outstanding

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	1,471		$	(4,326	)	$	4,968		$	(6,030	)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(660	)		405			(1,355	)		(364	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic		35,235			35,524			35,190			35,466
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled awards		190			—			222			—
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted		35,425			35,524			35,412			35,466
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding		2,712			3,182			2,530			3,182

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Assets allocated by segment

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Real estate	$	606,825	$	655,592
Mineral resources		20,268		18,902
Fiber resources		13,806		14,444
Assets not allocated to segments		137,081		105,919
Total assets	$	777,980	$	794,857

Segment revenues and earnings

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Real estate	$	26,647		$	19,615		$	44,569		$	40,754
Mineral resources		7,148			4,580			16,574			11,913
Fiber resources		1,517			1,290			2,261			2,658
Total revenues	$	35,312		$	25,485		$	63,404		$	55,325
Segment earnings:
Real estate	$	7,666		$	1,007		$	19,243		$	3,582
Mineral resources		3,953			3,102			9,828			8,700
Fiber resources		594			704			984			1,344
Total segment earnings		12,213			4,813			30,055			13,626
Items not allocated to segments (a)		(10,670	)		(11,562	)		(24,090	)		(23,560	)
Income (loss) before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	1,543		$	(6,749	)	$	5,965		$	(9,934	)

^(a)  Items not allocated to segments consist of:

Items not allocated to segments

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(7,120	)	$	(7,081	)	$	(11,482	)	$	(10,997	)
Shared-based compensation expense		67			148			(5,164	)		(3,952	)
Interest expense		(3,664	)		(4,653	)		(7,555	)		(8,662	)
Other corporate non-operating income and expense		47			24			111			51
	$	(10,670	)	$	(11,562	)	$	(24,090	)	$	(23,560	)

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Business Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisitions

Note 3 — Business Acquisitions

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty, L.L.C. and Temco Associates, LLC, the ventures’ interest in 17 residential and mixed-use real estate projects for $47,000,000. Subsequent to closing of these acquisitions, we received $23,370,000 from the ventures, representing our pro-rata share of distributable cash. The purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value: $31,891,000 to real estate; $14,236,000 to investment in unconsolidated ventures; $1,385,000 to other assets; and $512,000 to liabilities directly related to the real estate acquired. Transaction costs of about $463,000 are included in other operating expense in first six months 2012.

The acquired assets and operating results are included within our real estate segment and represented approximately 1,130 fully developed lots, 4,900 planned lots and over 460 commercial acres on the date of acquisition, principally in the major markets of Texas. Pro forma consolidated operating income (loss) assuming these acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2011 would not be significantly different than those reported.

On June 3, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,000,000. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Credo’s stockholders and, if approved, is expected to close in second half of 2012. We obtained a commitment for bridge financing that, combined with available liquidity, is sufficient to fund the acquisition. However, we intend to pursue amendments to our senior secured credit facility to fund a significant portion of the purchase price.

In second quarter 2012, we incurred $2,461,000 in costs to outside advisors related to this proposed transaction, which are included in general and administrative expenses. We estimate remaining transaction costs will be approximately $4,500,000.

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Share Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-based compensation expense (income)

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Cash-settled awards	$	(1,800	)	$	(1,488	)	$	282	$	681
Equity-settled awards		555			262			1,829		411
Restricted stock		508			607			1,122		1,270
Stock options		670			471			1,931		1,590
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

Share-based compensation expense (income) included in

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(371	)	$	(232	)	$	2,230	$	1,823
Other operating expense		304			84			2,934		2,129
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

Summarized activity of cash-settled restricted stock unit awards

	Equivalent Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per unit)
Non-vested at beginning of year		449		$	13.13
Granted		187			16.11
Vested		(286	)		10.32
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		350		$	17.03

Summarized activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights

	Rights Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Current Value Less Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)			(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		895		$	11.31		7	$	3,986
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(11	)		9.29
Forfeited		—			—
Balance at end of period		884		$	11.33		7	$	2,365
Exercisable at end of period		607		$	10.80		7	$	1,757

Equity-settled awards

				Weighted
	Equivalent			Average Grant
	Units			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		159		$	20.74
Granted		291			17.48
Vested		(81	)		16.05
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		369		$	19.20

Summarized activity of restricted stock awards

				Weighted
	Restricted			Average Grant
	Shares			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		399		$	15.02
Granted		—			—
Vested		(183	)		12.65
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		216		$	17.03

Summarized activity of stock option awards

					Weighted		Aggregate
					Average		Intrinsic Value
			Weighted		Remaining		(Current
	Options		Average		Contractual		Value Less
	Outstanding		Exercise Price		Term		Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)		(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		1,284	$	22.22		7	$	944
Granted		453		16.11
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance at end of period		1,737	$	20.62		8	$	569
Exercisable at end of period		910	$	24.20		6	$	427

Fair value of stock options using Black-Scholes option pricing model

	First Six Months
	2012			2011
Expected dividend yield		—	%		—	%
Expected stock price volatility		61.8	%		56.2	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.4	%		2.4	%
Expected life of options (years)		6			6
Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted	$	9.32		$	10.11

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Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	$ 6,232	$ 10,137	$ 13,017	$ 17,643
Earnings (Loss)	886	715	1,921	1,753
Our share of earnings (loss)	768	402	1,492	984
242, LLC [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	942	463	1,853	463
Earnings (Loss)	131	61	189	(4)
Our share of earnings (loss)	76	31	115	(2)
CJUF III RH Holdings [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues
Earnings (Loss)
Our share of earnings (loss)
CL Ashton Woods [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	794		1,349
Earnings (Loss)	113		261
Our share of earnings (loss)	277		524
CL Realty [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	329	1,649	1,996	3,518
Earnings (Loss)	184	734	736	1,390
Our share of earnings (loss)	92	367	368	695
FMF Peakview [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues
Earnings (Loss)
Our share of earnings (loss)
HM Stonewall Estates [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	1,170		1,170
Earnings (Loss)	410		397
Our share of earnings (loss)	167		159
LM Land Holdings [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	1,428		3,270
Earnings (Loss)	172		867
Our share of earnings (loss)	(18)		167
Palisades West [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues		4,084		8,114
Earnings (Loss)		1,455		2,911
Our share of earnings (loss)		364		728
Round Rock Luxury Apartments [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	1,158	959	2,282	1,968
Earnings (Loss)	19	(143)	32	(210)
Our share of earnings (loss)	18	(142)	32	(119)
Temco [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	60	288	500	346
Earnings (Loss)	(64)	(212)	(122)	(416)
Our share of earnings (loss)	(32)	(106)	(61)	(208)
Other Ventures [Member]
Summarized income statement information
Revenues	351	2,694	597	3,234
Earnings (Loss)	(79)	(1,180)	(439)	(1,918)
Our share of earnings (loss)	$ 188	$ (112)	$ 188	$ (110)

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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Real estate	$ 26,647	$ 19,615	$ 44,569	$ 40,754
Mineral resources	7,148	4,580	16,574	11,913
Fiber resources	1,517	1,290	2,261	2,658
Total revenues	35,312	25,485	63,404	55,325
Segment earnings
Total segment earnings	12,213	4,813	30,055	13,626
Items not allocated to segments	(10,670)	(11,562)	(24,090)	(23,560)
Parent Company [Member]
Segment earnings
Income before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	1,543	(6,749)	5,965	(9,934)
Real estate [Member]
Segment earnings
Total segment earnings	7,666	1,007	19,243	3,582
Mineral resources [Member]
Segment earnings
Total segment earnings	3,953	3,102	9,828	8,700
Fiber resources [Member]
Segment earnings
Total segment earnings	$ 594	$ 704	$ 984	$ 1,344

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,474	$ 18,283
Real estate	541,238	565,367
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	42,327	64,223
Timber	13,806	14,240
Receivables, net	23,580	23,281
Prepaid expenses	3,340	2,931
Property and equipment, net	4,906	5,178
Oil and natural gas properties and equipment, net	6,349	4,561
Deferred tax asset	75,851	72,942
Goodwill and other intangible assets	5,451	5,451
Other assets	15,658	18,400
TOTAL ASSETS	777,980	794,857
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	4,955	5,044
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	1,295	1,421
Accrued property taxes	4,993	4,986
Accrued interest	844	1,086
Income taxes payable	2,422	8,501
Other accrued expenses	11,673	7,716
Other liabilities	30,260	33,304
Debt	201,943	221,587
TOTAL LIABILITIES	258,385	283,645
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Forestar Group Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,946,603 issued at second quarter-end 2012 and 36,835,732 issued at year-end 2011	36,947	36,836
Additional paid-in capital	403,990	398,517
Retained earnings	111,768	108,155
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,283,958 shares at second quarter-end 2012 and 2,212,876 shares at year-end 2011	(35,133)	(33,982)
Total Forestar Group Inc. shareholders' equity	517,572	509,526
Noncontrolling interests	2,023	1,686
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	519,595	511,212
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 777,980	$ 794,857

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Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt
Debt	$ 201,943,000	$ 221,587,000
Secured Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt
Debt	52,507,000	41,900,000
Other Indebtedness [Member]
Debt
Debt	19,436,000	49,687,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt
Debt	$ 130,000,000	$ 130,000,000

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forestar Group Inc., all subsidiaries, ventures and other entities in which we have a controlling interest and variable interest entities of which we are the primary beneficiary. We eliminate all material intercompany accounts and transactions. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated pass-through entities are recognized before income taxes. We account for our investment in other entities in which we have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the equity method (we recognize our share of the entities’ income or loss and any preferential returns and treat distributions as a reduction of our investment). We account for our investment in other entities in which we do not have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the cost method (we recognize as income distributions of accumulated earnings).

We prepare our unaudited interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for interim financial statements. As a result, they do not include all the information and disclosures required for complete financial statements. However, in our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items unless otherwise noted. We make estimates and assumptions about future events. Actual results can, and probably will, differ from those we currently estimate including those related to allocating cost of sales to real estate, minerals and fiber and measuring assets for impairment. These interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. For further information, please read the financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Share Based Compensation (Details 2) (Cash settled restricted stock unit [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash settled restricted stock unit [Member]
Summarized activity of cash-settled restricted stock unit
Balance at beginning of year	449,000
Non-vested at beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 13.13
Granted, Equivalent Units	187,000
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 16.11
Vested, Equivalent Units	(286,000)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 10.32
Forfeited, Equivalent Units
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at end of period	350,000
Non-vested at end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.03

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Real Estate (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 acre	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012 Utility and improvement district [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Utility and improvement district [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Utility and improvement district [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Cibolo canyons project [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Special improvement district [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Special improvement district [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Houston, Texas [Member] Multifamily property [Member] Unit	Jun. 30, 2012 Austin, Texas [Member] Multifamily property [Member] Unit	Jun. 30, 2012 Austin, Texas [Member] Hotel property [Member] Unit	Jun. 30, 2012 San Antonio Texas [Member] Cibolo canyons project [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 San Antonio Texas [Member] Cibolo canyons project [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Dallas Texas [Member] acre
Real Estate (Textual) [Abstract]
Cost of asset in developed and under development projects						$ 53,053,000		$ 61,526,000							$ 34,402,000	$ 34,802,000
Decrease cost of asset in developed and under development projects															11,065,000
Costs relate to water, sewer and other infrastructure assets						2,350,000	2,336,000
Reimbursement collection from districts						637,000	187,000
Collection from hotel occupancy and sales revenue as tax										300,000	1,603,000
Investment in resort development									35,067,000
Increased entitled, developed and under development projects	31,891,000		31,891,000		31,891,000
Decreased entitled, developed and under development projects																	51,493,000
Area of consolidated venture light farms project			800														800
Proceeds from consolidated venture's sale of assets, net	24,294,000		24,294,000
Gain on sale of assets	3,401,000		15,076,000
Outstanding debt of buyer	30,991,000
Commercial and income producing properties, investment	7,298,000	6,812,000	14,576,000	13,747,000								46,001,000		20,480,000
Commercial and income producing properties, investment unit												401		413
Commercial and income producing properties commencing construction													29,011,000
Commercial and income producing properties commencing construction unit													289
Invested in construction cost associated with property			14,341,000
Estimated cost of construction			4,854,000
Depreciation expense, related to commercial and income producing properties			$ 1,812,000	$ 1,760,000

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Share Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Y	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012 Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Y	Jun. 30, 2012 Equity-settled awards [Member] Y	Jun. 30, 2012 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Stock Option [Member] Y	Mar. 31, 2012 Market-leveraged stock units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Forestar stock [Member] Pre Spin Stock Option Awards [Member] Y	Mar. 31, 2012 Temple Inland stock [Member] Pre Spin Stock Option Awards [Member]
Share Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average period over which amount will be recognized	2			1	2		2
Cash-settled awards granted, Maximum				4 years		4 years
Cash-settled awards granted, Minimum				3 years		3 years
Minimum Percent Annualized Return on Assets Vesting for Stock Unit Awards				1.00%
Vesting period of restricted stock units				3 years
Terms of awards						10 years	10 years		10 years
Exercisable period						4 years	4 years		4 years
Granted, Equivalent Units					291,000			154,900
Number of share to be issued at stock price increase								232,370
Number of shares to be issued at stock price decrease by fifty percent								77,460
Number of share to be issued at stock price decrease by more than fifty percent			0
Minimum increases in stock price					50.00%
Percentage of decrease in stock price					50.00%
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options				$ 1,466,000	$ 4,838,000		$ 4,664,000
Intrinsic value of options exercised										1,132,000
Options Outstanding									69,000
Weighted average exercise price									$ 23.17
Weighted average remaining contractual term									3
Aggregate intrinsic value									40,000
Share Based Compensation (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Fair Value of Awards Granted to Retirement Eligible Employees and Expensed at Date of Grant	595,000	654,000
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options	10,968,000
Vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options, shares withheld	71,082	64,437
Vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options, value withheld	1,151,000	1,216,000
Fair value of awards settled in cash	4,710,000	184,000
Fair value of vested cash-settled awards	13,291,000
Aggregate current value of non-vested cash-settled awards	$ 5,081,000
Stock price of non-vested cash-settled awards	$ 12.81
Period after market leverage stock unit vest	3 years

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Share-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Note 17 — Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense (income) consists of:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Cash-settled awards	$	(1,800	)	$	(1,488	)	$	282	$	681
Equity-settled awards		555			262			1,829		411
Restricted stock		508			607			1,122		1,270
Stock options		670			471			1,931		1,590
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

Share-based compensation expense (income) is included in:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012		2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(371	)	$	(232	)	$	2,230	$	1,823
Other operating expense		304			84			2,934		2,129
	$	(67	)	$	(148	)	$	5,164	$	3,952

The fair value of awards granted to retirement eligible employees and expensed at the date of grant was $595,000 in first six months 2012 and $654,000 in first six months 2011. Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options is $10,968,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years. We did not capitalize any share-based compensation in first six months 2012 or 2011.

In first six months 2012, we withheld 71,082 shares having a value of $1,151,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. In first six months 2011, we withheld 64,437 shares having a value of $1,216,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. These shares are included in treasury stock and are reflected in financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

A summary of awards granted under our 2007 Stock Incentive Plan follows:

Cash-settled awards

Cash-settled awards granted to our employees in the form of restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant and generally provide for accelerated vesting upon death, disability or if there is a change in control. Vesting for some restricted stock unit awards is also conditioned upon achievement of a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over a three-year period. Cash-settled stock appreciation rights have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Stock appreciation rights were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant.

Cash-settled awards granted to our directors in the form of restricted stock units are fully vested at the time of grant and payable upon retirement.

The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled restricted stock unit awards in first six months 2012:

	Equivalent Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per unit)
Non-vested at beginning of year		449		$	13.13
Granted		187			16.11
Vested		(286	)		10.32
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		350		$	17.03

The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights in first six months 2012:

	Rights Outstanding			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Current Value Less Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)			(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		895		$	11.31		7	$	3,986
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(11	)		9.29
Forfeited		—			—
Balance at end of period		884		$	11.33		7	$	2,365
Exercisable at end of period		607		$	10.80		7	$	1,757

The fair value of awards settled in cash was $4,710,000 in first six months 2012 and $184,000 in first six months 2011. At second quarter-end 2012, the fair value of vested cash-settled awards is $13,291,000 and is included in other liabilities. The aggregate current value of non-vested cash-settled awards is $5,081,000 at second quarter-end 2012 based on a quarter-end stock price of $12.81.

Equity-settled awards

Equity-settled awards granted to our employees include restricted stock units (RSU), which vest ratably over three years from the date of grant, and market-leveraged stock units (MSU), which vest after three years. Equity settled awards in the form of restricted stock units granted to our directors are fully vested at time of grant and payable upon retirement. The following table summarizes the activity of equity-settled awards in first six months 2012:

				Weighted
	Equivalent			Average Grant
	Units			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		159		$	20.74
Granted		291			17.48
Vested		(81	)		16.05
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		369		$	19.20

In first quarter 2012, we granted 154,900 MSU awards. These awards will be settled in common stock based upon our stock price performance over three years from the date of grant. The number of shares to be issued could range from a high of 232,370 shares if our stock price increases by 50 percent or more, to a low of 77,460 shares if our stock price decreases by 50 percent, or could be zero if our stock price decreases by more than 50 percent, the minimum threshold performance. MSU awards are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model, which includes expected stock price volatility and risk-free interest rate assumptions. Compensation expense is recognized regardless of achievement of performance conditions, provided the requisite service period is satisfied.

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards is $4,838,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.

Restricted stock

Restricted stock awards vest either ratably over or after three years, generally if we achieve a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over such three-year period. The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards in first six months 2012:

				Weighted
	Restricted			Average Grant
	Shares			Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)			(Per share)
Non-vested at beginning of year		399		$	15.02
Granted		—			—
Vested		(183	)		12.65
Forfeited		—			—
Non-vested at end of period		216		$	17.03

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards is $1,466,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be one year.

Stock options

Stock options have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the activity of stock option awards in first six months 2012:

					Weighted		Aggregate
					Average		Intrinsic Value
			Weighted		Remaining		(Current
	Options		Average		Contractual		Value Less
	Outstanding		Exercise Price		Term		Exercise Price)
	(In thousands)		(Per share)		(In years)		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year		1,284	$	22.22		7	$	944
Granted		453		16.11
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance at end of period		1,737	$	20.62		8	$	569
Exercisable at end of period		910	$	24.20		6	$	427

We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

	First Six Months
	2012			2011
Expected dividend yield		—	%		—	%
Expected stock price volatility		61.8	%		56.2	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.4	%		2.4	%
Expected life of options (years)		6			6
Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted	$	9.32		$	10.11

We have limited historical experience as a stand-alone company so we utilized alternative methods in determining our valuation assumptions. The expected life was based on the simplified method utilizing the midpoint between the vesting period and the contractual life of the awards. Our expected stock price volatility is based on a blended rate utilizing our historical volatility and historical prices of our peers’ common stock for a period corresponding to the expected life of the options. Pre-vesting forfeitures are estimated based upon the pool of participants and their expected activity and historical trends.

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options is $4,664,000 at second quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.

Pre-Spin Awards

Certain of our employees participated in Temple-Inland’s share-based compensation plans. In conjunction with the 2007 spin-off, these awards were equitably adjusted into separate awards of the common stock of Temple-Inland and the spin-off entities. As result of Temple-Inland’s merger with International Paper in first quarter 2012, all outstanding awards on Temple-Inland stock were settled with an intrinsic value of $1,132,000.

Pre-Spin stock option awards to our employees to purchase our common stock have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. At second quarter-end 2012, there were 69,000 awards outstanding and exercisable on our stock with a weighted average exercise price of $23.17, weighted average remaining term of three years and aggregate intrinsic value of $40,000.

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Timber (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Timber (Textual) [Abstract]
Non-cash cost of timber cut and sold	$ 411,000	$ 524,000
Georgia [Member]
Timber (Textual) [Abstract]
Timber owned directly or through ventures	129,000
Acres of timber under lease	17,000
Non-cash cost of timber cut and sold	$ 411,000	$ 524,000

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Real Estate (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Real Estate [Abstract]

Real estate

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Entitled, developed and under development projects	$	358,399		$	383,026
Undeveloped land		83,403			80,076
Commercial and income producing properties
Carrying value		128,203			129,220
Accumulated depreciation		(28,767	)		(26,955	)
Net carrying value		99,436			102,265
	$	541,238		$	565,367

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New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

Note 2 — New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2012

In first quarter 2012, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04 — Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs and ASU 2011-05 — Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Adoption of these pronouncements did not affect our earnings or financial position.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending ASU 2011-10 – Property, Plant, and Equipment: Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate will be effective first quarter 2013. Adoption is not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position but may result in certain additional disclosures.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	36,946,603	36,835,732
Treasury stock, common shares	2,283,958	2,212,876

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Net Income Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Net Income per Share [Abstract]

Net Income per Share

Note 12 — Net Income per Share

Earnings attributable to common shareholders and weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share were:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	1,471		$	(4,326	)	$	4,968		$	(6,030	)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(660	)		405			(1,355	)		(364	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	811		$	(3,921	)	$	3,613		$	(6,394	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic		35,235			35,524			35,190			35,466
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled awards		190			—			222			—
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted		35,425			35,524			35,412			35,466
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding		2,712			3,182			2,530			3,182

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Aug. 06, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001406587
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		34,680,795

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 13 — Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 33 percent in second quarter 2012 and 32 percent in first six months 2012, which includes a 3 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 40 percent in second quarter 2011 and a 37 percent benefit in first six months 2011, which includes a 2 percent non-cash charge for share-based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.

At second quarter-end 2012, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled $6,175,000, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.

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Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
REVENUES
Real estate sales and other	$ 19,349	$ 12,803	$ 29,993	$ 27,007
Commercial and income producing properties	7,298	6,812	14,576	13,747
Real estate	26,647	19,615	44,569	40,754
Mineral resources	7,148	4,580	16,574	11,913
Fiber resources and other	1,517	1,290	2,261	2,658
Total revenues	35,312	25,485	63,404	55,325
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of real estate sales and other	(10,578)	(5,991)	(16,352)	(11,649)
Cost of commercial and income producing properties	(4,638)	(4,366)	(9,195)	(8,878)
Cost of mineral resources	(978)	(438)	(2,353)	(1,232)
Cost of fiber resources and other	(370)	(285)	(498)	(532)
Other operating	(11,441)	(10,483)	(24,191)	(22,157)
General and administrative	(6,749)	(6,849)	(13,712)	(12,820)
Gain on sale of assets	3,401		15,076
Total costs and expenses	(31,353)	(28,412)	(51,225)	(57,268)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	3,959	(2,927)	12,179	(1,943)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures	768	402	1,492	984
Interest expense	(3,664)	(4,653)	(7,555)	(8,662)
Other non-operating income	1,140	24	1,204	51
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES	2,203	(7,154)	7,320	(9,570)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(732)	2,828	(2,352)	3,540
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	1,471	(4,326)	4,968	(6,030)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(660)	405	(1,355)	(364)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORESTAR GROUP INC.	811	(3,921)	3,613	(6,394)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	35,235	35,524	35,190	35,466
Diluted	35,425	35,524	35,412	35,466
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$ 0.02	$ (0.11)	$ 0.10	$ (0.18)
Diluted	$ 0.02	$ (0.11)	$ 0.10	$ (0.18)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$ 811	$ (3,921)	$ 3,613	$ (6,394)

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Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Investment In Unconsolidated Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures

Note 7 — Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures

At second quarter-end 2012, we had ownership interests in 13 ventures that we account for using the equity method. We have no real estate ventures that are accounted for using the cost method.

In second quarter 2012, we formed two new unconsolidated ventures:

Ÿ CJUF III, RH Holdings, LP was formed with Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds (CJUF) to develop a 257 unit multifamily property overlooking downtown Austin. We own a 25 percent interest and CJUF owns the remaining 75 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $3,718,000 from the venture, which represents CJUF’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $23,936,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2 percent with no significant balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guaranty for 20 percent of principal balance and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. The repayment guaranty will reduce from 20 percent to 0 percent upon achievement of certain conditions. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $4,077,000.

Ÿ FMF Peakview, LLC was formed with Guggenheim Real Estate, LLC (Guggenheim) to develop a 304 unit multifamily property in Denver. We own a 20 percent interest and Guggenheim owns the remaining 80 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $7,243,000 from the venture, which represents Guggenheim’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $31,550,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25 percent with no balance outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guaranty for 25 percent of principal and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $1,926,000.

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty and Temco their interest in 17 residential and mixed-use projects for $47,000,000, principally representing $31,891,000 in real estate and $14,236,000 in investment in unconsolidated ventures. Please read Note 3 for additional information. Also in first quarter 2012, we sold our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC, which owns two office buildings and an accompanying parking garage in Austin for $32,095,000, resulting in a gain on sale of $11,675,000.

Combined summarized balance sheet information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

	Venture Assets				Venture Borrowings (a)				Venture Equity						Our Investment
	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011			Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	21,799	$	23,688	$	2,221	$	4,429	$	18,725		$	18,536		$	8,447		$	8,332
CJUF III, RH Holdings		9,096		—		1		—		8,582			—			4,077			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		17,036		—		—		—		16,833			—			6,675			—
CL Realty		7,761		51,096		—		1,056		7,519			48,608			3,760			24,304
FMF Peakview		9,629		—		—		—		9,629			—			1,926			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		5,561		—		617		—		4,945			—			2,457			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		17,649		—		2,090		—		12,422			—			5,955			—
Palisades West		—		124,588		—		—		—			81,635			—			20,412
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		33,448		34,434		28,382		28,544		4,403			4,865			2,992			3,312
Temco		13,192		18,922		—		2,787		12,921			15,896			6,460			7,948
Other ventures (4)  (b) (d)		17,520		16,938		38,222		38,002		(33,914	)		(34,045	)		(422	)		(85	)
	$	152,691	$	269,666	$	71,533	$	74,818	$	62,065		$	135,495		$	42,327		$	64,223

Combined summarized income statement information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

	Revenues								Earnings (Loss)												Our share of earnings (loss)
	Second Quarter				First Six Months				Second Quarter						First Six Months						Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	942	$	463	$	1,853	$	463	$	131		$	61		$	189		$	(4	)	$	76		$	31		$	115		$	(2	)
CJUF III, RH Holdings		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		794		—		1,349		—		113			—			261						277			—			524			—
CL Realty		329		1,649		1,996		3,518		184			734			736			1,390			92			367			368			695
FMF Peakview		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		1,170		—		1,170		—		410			—			397			—			167			—			159			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		1,428		—		3,270		—		172			—			867			—			(18	)		—			167			—
Palisades West		—		4,084		—		8,114		—			1,455			—			2,911			—			364			—			728
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		1,158		959		2,282		1,968		19			(143	)		32			(210	)		18			(142	)		32			(119	)
Temco		60		288		500		346		(64	)		(212	)		(122	)		(416	)		(32	)		(106	)		(61	)		(208	)
Other ventures (4)		351		2,694		597		3,234		(79	)		(1,180	)		(439	)		(1,918	)		188			(112	)		188			(110	)
	$	6,232	$	10,137	$	13,017	$	17,643	$	886		$	715		$	1,921		$	1,753		$	768		$	402		$	1,492		$	984

^(a)  Total includes current maturities of $67,968,000 at second quarter-end 2012, of which $38,962,000 is non-recourse to us, and $71,816,000 at year-end 2011, of which $43,144,000 is non-recourse to us.

^(b)  Includes unamortized deferred gains on real estate contributed by us to ventures. We recognize deferred gains as income as real estate is sold to third parties. Deferred gains of $916,000 are reflected as a reduction to our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(c)  In first quarter 2012, we acquired CL Realty’s equity investment in these residential and mixed-use ventures at estimated fair value. The difference between estimated fair value of the equity investment and our capital account within the respective ventures at closing (basis difference) will be accreted as income or expense over the life of the investment and included in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures. Unrecognized basis difference of $3,347,000 is reflected as a reduction of our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(d)  Our investment in other ventures reflects our ownership interests generally ranging from 25 to 50 percent, excluding venture losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to fund those losses. Please read Note 16 for additional information.

In first six months 2012, we invested $1,430,000 in these ventures and received $1,092,000 in distributions; in first six months 2011, we invested $1,135,000 in these ventures and received $4,354,000 in distributions. Distributions include both return of investments and distributions of earnings.

We may provide performance bonds and letters of credit on behalf of certain ventures that would be drawn on due to failure to satisfy construction obligations as general contractor or for failure to timely deliver streets and utilities in accordance with local codes and ordinances. At second quarter-end 2012, we have $26,929,000 outstanding, of which $26,577,000 is related to the development and construction of a 257 unit multifamily property in Austin.

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Shareholders` Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders Equity

Note 6 — Shareholders’ Equity

A reconciliation of changes in shareholders’ equity at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

	Forestar Group Inc.		Noncontrolling Interests			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at year-end 2011	$	509,526	$	1,686		$	511,212
Net income		3,613		1,355			4,968
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—		(1,243	)		(1,243	)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		—		225			225
Other (primarily share-based compensation)		4,433		—			4,433
Balance at second quarter-end 2012	$	517,572	$	2,023		$	519,595

In first six months 2012, we issued 110,871 shares of our common stock as a result of stock option exercises and vesting of equity-settled restricted stock units.

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New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2012

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2012

In first quarter 2012, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04 — Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs and ASU 2011-05 — Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Adoption of these pronouncements did not affect our earnings or financial position.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending ASU 2011-10 – Property, Plant, and Equipment: Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate will be effective first quarter 2013. Adoption is not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position but may result in certain additional disclosures.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

In connection with our definitive agreement to acquire Credo, four purported class action lawsuits and one lawsuit that seeks certification as a class action have been filed against Credo, its board of directors and us. These actions generally allege that Credo and its board of directors breached fiduciary duties to Credo stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. The five actions also allege that we aided and abetted the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs’ allegations include that the consideration to be paid pursuant to the definitive agreement to acquire Credo is inadequate. They seek remedies that include enjoining the defendants from consummating the proposed transaction and directing Credo’s directors to exercise their fiduciary duties to obtain a transaction that is in the best interests of the Credo stockholders. We believe that the claims are entirely without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

We are involved in various other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business and believe that adequate reserves have been established for any probable losses. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings should have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations or cash flows. It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results or cash flows in any one accounting period.

Environmental

Environmental remediation liabilities arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business, and we believe we have established adequate reserves for any probable losses that we can reasonably estimate. We own 288 acres near Antioch, California, portions of which were sites of a former Temple-Inland paper manufacturing operation that are in remediation. We have received certificates of completion on all but one 80 acre tract, a portion of which includes subsurface contamination. We estimate the cost to complete remediation activities will be approximately $2,211,000, which is included in other accrued expenses. It is possible that remediation or monitoring activities could be required in addition to those included within our estimate, but we are unable to determine the scope, timing or extent of such activities.

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Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value [Abstract]

Fair Value

Note 10 — Fair Value

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis principally include real estate assets, assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are measured for impairment. In second quarter 2012 and 2011, no non-financial assets were remeasured at fair value.

We elected not to use the fair value option for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, variable debt, accounts payable and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature or variable interest rates. We determine the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets.

Information about our fixed rate financial instruments not measured at fair value follows:

	Second Quarter-End 2012						Year-End 2011
	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Valuation
	Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Technique
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate	$	19,074		$	37,782		$	20,666		$	—	(a)		Level 2
Fixed rate debt	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,477	)	$	(29,931	)	$	(32,478	)		Level 2

^(a)  At year-end 2011 not applicable due to its non-performing status.

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Share Based Compensation (Details 3) (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Y
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Summarized activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights
Balance at beginning of year	895
Balance at beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.31
Balance at beginning of year, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7
Balance at beginning of year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 3,986
Granted, Rights Outstanding
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Rights Outstanding	(11)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 9.29
Forfeited, Rights Outstanding
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance at end of period	884
Balance at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.33
Balance at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7
Balance at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	2,365
Exercisable at end of period, Rights Outstanding	607
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 10.80
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 1,757

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Receivables

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

Note 8 — Receivables

Receivables consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate and accrued interest	$	19,074		$	20,666
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.34% at second quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011		2,593			1,817
Receivables and accrued interest		1,975			860
		23,642			23,343
Allowance for bad debts		(62	)		(62	)
	$	23,580		$	23,281

At second quarter-end 2012, we have $19,074,000 invested in a loan secured by real estate. The loan was acquired from a financial institution in 2011 when it was non-performing and is secured by a lien on developed and undeveloped real estate located near Houston designated for single-family residential and commercial development. In second quarter 2012, an approved bankruptcy plan of reorganization of the borrower became effective establishing a principal amount of $33,900,000 maturing in April 2017. Per the terms of the agreement, interest accrues at 9 percent the first three years escalating to 10 percent in year four and 12 percent in year five, with interest above 6.25 percent to be forgiven if the loan is prepaid by certain dates. Commencing with the reorganization, we estimate future cash flows and calculate accretable yield to be recognized over the term of the loan, which is included in other non-operating income. In second quarter 2012, we received principal payments of $2,133,000 and interest payments of $653,000. At second quarter-end 2012, the outstanding principal balance was $31,767,000.

Estimated accretable yield at second quarter-end 2012 follows:

	(In thousands)
Beginning of period (first quarter-end 2012)	$	28,926
Yield accretion recognized		(1,093	)
End of period	$	27,833

Notes receivable generally are secured by a deed of trust and generally due within three years.

Receivables and accrued interest principally include miscellaneous operating receivables arising in the normal course of business.

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

Note 9 — Debt

Debt consists of:

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Senior secured credit facility
Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at second quarter-end 2012 and year-end 2011	$	130,000	$	130,000
Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 3.95% at second quarter-end 2012 and 4.34% at year-end 2011		52,507		41,900
Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%		19,436		49,687
	$	201,943	$	221,587

Our debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At second quarter-end 2012, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.

At second quarter-end 2012, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit maturing August 6, 2014. The term loan and the revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $2,558,000 is outstanding at second quarter-end 2012. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. At second quarter-end 2012, we had $145,507,000 in net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility.

At our option, we can borrow at LIBOR plus 4.5 percent (subject to a 2 percent LIBOR floor) or prime plus 2.5 percent. Borrowings under the senior secured credit facility are secured by (a) all timberland, land in entitlement process, minerals and certain raw entitled land, (b) assignments of current and future leases, rents and contracts, including our mineral leases, (c) a security interest in our primary operating account, (d) pledge of the equity interests in current and future material operating subsidiaries or joint venture interests, or if such pledge is not permitted, a pledge of the right to distributions from such entities, to the extent permitted, and (e) negative pledge (without a mortgage) on all other wholly-owned assets. The senior secured credit facility provides for releases of real estate provided that borrowing base compliance is maintained.

At second quarter-end 2012, secured promissory notes include a $26,500,000 non-recourse loan collateralized by a 401 unit multifamily project located in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000. This secured promissory note includes a prepayment penalty for payments prior to July 1, 2017 and no prepayment penalty thereafter. The prepayment penalty is based on the difference between the fixed annual note rate of 4.94 percent and the assumed reinvestment rate based on the five-year treasury constant maturity rate. Secured promissory notes also include a $15,400,000 loan collateralized by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000 and a $10,607,000 construction loan collateralized by a 289 unit multifamily project (currently under construction) located in Austin with a carrying value of $29,011,000. The multifamily loan will provide up to $19,550,000 in construction financing.

At second quarter-end 2012, other indebtedness, principally non-recourse, is collateralized by entitled, developed and under development projects with a carrying value of $61,241,000. In second quarter 2012, other indebtedness decreased by $30,991,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

At second quarter-end 2012, we have $6,902,000 in unamortized deferred financing fees which are included in other assets. Amortization of deferred financing fees was $1,441,000 in first six months 2012 and $1,472,000 in first six months 2011 and is included in interest expense.

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Capital Stock

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Capital Stock

Note 11 — Capital Stock

Pursuant to our stockholder rights plan, each share of common stock outstanding is coupled with one-quarter of a preferred stock purchase right (Right). Each Right entitles our stockholders to purchase, under certain conditions, one one-hundredth of a share of newly issued Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $100. Rights will be exercisable only if someone acquires beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of our common shares or commences a tender or exchange offer, upon consummation of which they would beneficially own 20 percent or more of our common shares. We will generally be entitled to redeem the Rights at $0.001 per Right at any time until the 10th business day following public announcement that a 20 percent position has been acquired. The Rights will expire on December 11, 2017.

Please read Note 17 for information about additional shares of common stock that could be issued under terms of our share-based compensation plans.

As a result of the 2007 spin-offs from Temple-Inland, at second quarter-end 2012, personnel of Temple-Inland and the other spin-off entity held options to purchase 980,000 shares of our common stock. The options have a weighted average exercise price of $22.50 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual term of three years. At second quarter-end 2012, the options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $418,000.

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Share Based Compensation (Details 7) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Y	Jun. 30, 2011 Y
Fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model
Expected dividend yield
Expected stock price volatility	61.80%	56.20%
Risk-free interest rate	1.40%	2.40%
Expected life of options (years)	6	6
Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted	$ 9.32	$ 10.11

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Share Based Compensation (Details 6) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Y	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options [Member]
Summarized activity of stock option awards
Balance at beginning of year, Options Outstanding	1,284,000
Balance at beginning of year, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7
Balance at beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.22
Granted, Options Outstanding	453,000
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 16.11
Exercised, Options Outstanding
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, Options Outstanding
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance at end of period, Options Outstanding	1,737,000
Balance at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 20.62
Balance at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8
Balance at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 569,000	$ 944,000
Exercisable at end of period, Options Outstanding	910,000
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 24.20
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 427,000

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Real Estate (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate
Entitled, developed and under development projects	$ 358,399	$ 383,026
Undeveloped land	83,403	80,076
Commercial and income producing properties
Carrying Value	128,203	129,220
Accumulated depreciation	(28,767)	(26,955)
Net carrying value	99,436	102,265
Total Real Estate	$ 541,238	$ 565,367

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 acre
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Area for which certificate of completion received	288
Portion of site for which certificate not received	80
Environmental Remediation Expense [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Cost to complete remediation activities	2,211,000

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Variable Interest Entities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]

Variable Interest Entities

Note 16 — Variable Interest Entities

At second quarter-end 2012, we are the primary beneficiary of two VIEs that we consolidate. We have provided the majority of equity to these VIEs, which absent our contributions or advances do not have sufficient equity to fund their operations. We have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. At second quarter-end 2012, our consolidated balance sheet includes $14,805,000 in assets, principally real estate, and $2,240,000 in liabilities related to these two VIEs. In second quarter 2012, we contributed or advanced $628,000 to these VIEs.

Also at second quarter-end 2012, we are not the primary beneficiary of three VIEs that we account for using the equity method. The unrelated managing partners oversee day-to-day operations and guarantee some of the debt of the VIEs while we have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. Although some of the debt is guaranteed by the managing partners, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional funds to these VIEs. At second quarter-end 2012, these three VIEs have total assets of $48,885,000, substantially all of which represent developed and undeveloped real estate and total liabilities of $79,764,000, which includes $63,481,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These amounts are included in unconsolidated ventures in the combined summarized balance sheet information accounted for using the equity method. Please read Note 7. At second quarter-end 2012, our investment in these three VIEs is $1,678,000 and is included in investment in unconsolidated ventures. In first six months 2012, we contributed or advanced $74,000 to these VIEs. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is estimated at $34,600,000, which exceeds our investment as we have a nominal general partner interest in two of these VIEs and could be held responsible for their liabilities. The maximum exposure to loss represents the maximum loss that we could be required to recognize assuming all the ventures’ assets (principally real estate) are worthless, without consideration of the probability of a loss or of any actions we may take to mitigate any such loss.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Investment In Unconsolidated Ventures [Abstract]

Summarized balance sheet information

	Venture Assets				Venture Borrowings (a)				Venture Equity						Our Investment
	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011		Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011			Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	21,799	$	23,688	$	2,221	$	4,429	$	18,725		$	18,536		$	8,447		$	8,332
CJUF III, RH Holdings		9,096		—		1		—		8,582			—			4,077			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		17,036		—		—		—		16,833			—			6,675			—
CL Realty		7,761		51,096		—		1,056		7,519			48,608			3,760			24,304
FMF Peakview		9,629		—		—		—		9,629			—			1,926			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		5,561		—		617		—		4,945			—			2,457			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		17,649		—		2,090		—		12,422			—			5,955			—
Palisades West		—		124,588		—		—		—			81,635			—			20,412
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		33,448		34,434		28,382		28,544		4,403			4,865			2,992			3,312
Temco		13,192		18,922		—		2,787		12,921			15,896			6,460			7,948
Other ventures (4)  (b) (d)		17,520		16,938		38,222		38,002		(33,914	)		(34,045	)		(422	)		(85	)
	$	152,691	$	269,666	$	71,533	$	74,818	$	62,065		$	135,495		$	42,327		$	64,223

Summarized income statement information

	Revenues								Earnings (Loss)												Our share of earnings (loss)
	Second Quarter				First Six Months				Second Quarter						First Six Months						Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
242, LLC (b)	$	942	$	463	$	1,853	$	463	$	131		$	61		$	189		$	(4	)	$	76		$	31		$	115		$	(2	)
CJUF III, RH Holdings		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
CL Ashton Woods (c)		794		—		1,349		—		113			—			261						277			—			524			—
CL Realty		329		1,649		1,996		3,518		184			734			736			1,390			92			367			368			695
FMF Peakview		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
HM Stonewall Estates (c)		1,170		—		1,170		—		410			—			397			—			167			—			159			—
LM Land Holdings (c)		1,428		—		3,270		—		172			—			867			—			(18	)		—			167			—
Palisades West		—		4,084		—		8,114		—			1,455			—			2,911			—			364			—			728
Round Rock Luxury Apartments		1,158		959		2,282		1,968		19			(143	)		32			(210	)		18			(142	)		32			(119	)
Temco		60		288		500		346		(64	)		(212	)		(122	)		(416	)		(32	)		(106	)		(61	)		(208	)
Other ventures (4)		351		2,694		597		3,234		(79	)		(1,180	)		(439	)		(1,918	)		188			(112	)		188			(110	)
	$	6,232	$	10,137	$	13,017	$	17,643	$	886		$	715		$	1,921		$	1,753		$	768		$	402		$	1,492		$	984

^(a)  Total includes current maturities of $67,968,000 at second quarter-end 2012, of which $38,962,000 is non-recourse to us, and $71,816,000 at year-end 2011, of which $43,144,000 is non-recourse to us.

^(b)  Includes unamortized deferred gains on real estate contributed by us to ventures. We recognize deferred gains as income as real estate is sold to third parties. Deferred gains of $916,000 are reflected as a reduction to our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(c)  In first quarter 2012, we acquired CL Realty’s equity investment in these residential and mixed-use ventures at estimated fair value. The difference between estimated fair value of the equity investment and our capital account within the respective ventures at closing (basis difference) will be accreted as income or expense over the life of the investment and included in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures. Unrecognized basis difference of $3,347,000 is reflected as a reduction of our investment in unconsolidated ventures at second quarter-end 2012.

^(d)  Our investment in other ventures reflects our ownership interests generally ranging from 25 to 50 percent, excluding venture losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to fund those losses. Please read Note 16 for additional information.

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Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 1,471	$ (4,326)	$ 4,968	$ (6,030)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(660)	405	(1,355)	(364)
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$ 811	$ (3,921)	$ 3,613	$ (6,394)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	35,235	35,524	35,190	35,466
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled awards	190		222
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	35,425	35,524	35,412	35,466
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding	2,712	3,182	2,530	3,182

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Investment In Unconsolidated Ventures (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Venture	Mar. 31, 2012 Reidential_Lots	Jun. 30, 2012 Venture	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Reimbursements received from the ventures			$ 10,759,000
Proceeds from sales of ownership interest in ventures			32,095,000
Investment in venture	42,327,000		42,327,000		64,223,000
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of ventures under ownership interest using equity method	13		13
No. of residential and mixed use real estate projects acquisitions		17
Number of newly formed Unconsolidated ventures	2
Purchase price of acquisitions, Total	47,000,000	47,000,000	47,000,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Real estate	31,891,000	31,891,000	31,891,000
Purchase price of acquisitions, Investment in unconsolidated ventures	14,236,000	14,236,000	14,236,000
Distributions of return on investments and earnings			1,092,000	4,354,000
Investment in other venture	1,430,000		1,430,000	1,135,000
Borrowing Current maturities	67,968,000		67,968,000		71,816,000
Borrowing non-recourse, current maturities	38,962,000		38,962,000		43,144,000
Performance bonds and letters of credit on ventures	26,929,000		26,929,000
Unrecognized basis difference	3,347,000		3,347,000
Deferred gains	916,000		916,000
Maximum [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Reduction in repayment guaranty	20.00%
Ownership interest in other ventures	50.00%		50.00%
Minimum [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Reduction in repayment guaranty	0.00%
Ownership interest in other ventures	25.00%		25.00%
Austin [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Performance bonds and letters of credit on ventures related to the development and construction of multifamily property	26,577,000		26,577,000
Palisades West [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Sales of ownership interest in ventures			25.00%
No. of office building			2
Gain on sales of ownership interest in ventures		11,675,000
Investment in venture					20,412,000
CL Realty [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Investment in venture	3,760,000		3,760,000		24,304,000
Temco [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Investment in venture	6,460,000		6,460,000		7,948,000
Other Ventures [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Investment in venture	(422,000)		(422,000)		(85,000)
CJUF III RH Holdings [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Ownership Interest in ventures	25.00%		25.00%
Percentage of ownership held by joint venture partner	50.00%
Number of multifamily property to be developed	257		257
Reimbursements received from the ventures	3,718,000
Senior secured construction loan	23,936,000		23,936,000
Interest at LIBOR plus on Senior Secured Construction Loan	2.00%		2.00%
Initial Term of construction loan	36 months
Number of additional extended term	2
Period of each additional extended term	12 months
Repayment guaranty of completion of the improvements	20.00%
Investment in venture	4,077,000		4,077,000
FMF Peakview [Member]
Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures (Textual) [Abstract]
Ownership Interest in ventures	20.00%		20.00%
Percentage of ownership held by joint venture partner	80.00%
Number of multifamily property to be developed	304		304
Reimbursements received from the ventures	7,243,000
Senior secured construction loan	31,550,000		31,550,000
Interest at LIBOR plus on Senior Secured Construction Loan	2.25%		2.25%
Initial Term of construction loan	36 months
Number of additional extended term	2
Period of each additional extended term	12 months
Repayment guaranty of completion of the improvements	25.00%
Investment in venture	$ 1,926,000		$ 1,926,000

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 4,968	$ (6,030)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	4,511	4,864
Deferred income taxes	(2,909)	(7,000)
Tax benefits not recognized for book purposes	76	95
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated ventures	(1,492)	(984)
Distributions of earnings of unconsolidated ventures	356	4,102
Distributions of earnings to noncontrolling interests	(1,173)	(2,491)
Reimbursed costs from unconsolidated ventures	10,759
Proceeds from consolidated venture's sale of assets, net	24,294
Non-cash share-based compensation	5,164	3,952
Non-cash real estate cost of sales	15,964	10,525
Real estate development and acquisition expenditures, net	(52,505)	(23,529)
Acquisition of loan secured by real estate		(21,137)
Reimbursements from utility and improvement districts	937	1,790
Other changes in real estate	733	(5)
Gain on termination of timber lease	(234)	(181)
Cost of timber cut	411	524
Deferred income	1,864	947
Asset impairments		450
Gain on sale of assets	(15,076)
Other	458	74
Changes in:
Notes and accounts receivable	(242)	530
Prepaid expenses and other	751	(239)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(3,530)	3,896
Income taxes	(6,078)	(4,083)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	(11,993)	(33,930)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, equipment, software and reforestation	(1,341)	(899)
Oil and natural gas properties and equipment	(2,264)	(2,112)
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	(1,430)	(1,135)
Return of investment in unconsolidated ventures	736	252
Proceeds from termination of timber lease		290
Proceeds from sale of property		103
Proceeds from sale of venture interest	32,095
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	27,796	(3,501)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of debt	(36,047)	(37,043)
Additions to debt	47,394	76,279
Deferred financing fees	(343)	(1,379)
Return of investment to noncontrolling interest	(69)	(1)
Exercise of stock options	1,182	1,167
Payroll taxes on restricted stock and stock options	(1,151)	(1,216)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation	370	(110)
Other	52	83
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	11,388	37,780
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	27,191	349
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	18,283	5,366
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 45,474	$ 5,715

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Timber

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Timber [Abstract]

Timber

Note 5 — Timber

We own directly or through ventures about 129,000 acres of timber, primarily in Georgia, and about 17,000 acres of timber under lease. The non-cash cost of timber cut and sold was $411,000 in first six months 2012 and $524,000 in first six months 2011.

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Share Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Share based compensation expense (income) included in expenses
General and administrative expense	$ (371)	$ (232)	$ 2,230	$ 1,823
Other operating expense	304	84	2,934	2,129
Total share-based compensation	$ (67)	$ (148)	$ 5,164	$ 3,952

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Receivables (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

	Second Quarter-End 2012			Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Loan secured by real estate and accrued interest	$	19,074		$	20,666
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.34% at second quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011		2,593			1,817
Receivables and accrued interest		1,975			860
		23,642			23,343
Allowance for bad debts		(62	)		(62	)
	$	23,580		$	23,281

Estimated accretable yield

	(In thousands)
Beginning of period (first quarter-end 2012)	$	28,926
Yield accretion recognized		(1,093	)
End of period	$	27,833

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Shareholders' Equity (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Shareholders Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of common stock shares issued	110,871

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

Note 15 — Segment Information

We manage our operations through three business segments: real estate, mineral resources and fiber resources. Real estate secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands for single-family residential and mixed-use communities, and manages our undeveloped land, commercial and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and our multifamily investments. Mineral resources manages our oil, natural gas and water interests. Fiber resources manages our timber and recreational leases.

Assets allocated by segment are as follows:

	Second Quarter-End 2012		Year-End 2011
	(In thousands)
Real estate	$	606,825	$	655,592
Mineral resources		20,268		18,902
Fiber resources		13,806		14,444
Assets not allocated to segments		137,081		105,919
Total assets	$	777,980	$	794,857

We evaluate performance based on segment earnings (loss) before unallocated items and income taxes. Segment earnings (loss) consist of operating income, equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures, gain on sale of assets, yield accretion on loans secured by real estate and net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Items not allocated to our business segments consist of general and administrative expense, share-based compensation, gain on sale of strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate non-operating income and expense. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the accounting policy note to the consolidated financial statements. Our revenues are derived from our U.S. operations and all of our assets are located in the U.S. In second quarter 2012, no single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of our total revenues.

Segment revenues and earnings are as follows:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Real estate	$	26,647		$	19,615		$	44,569		$	40,754
Mineral resources		7,148			4,580			16,574			11,913
Fiber resources		1,517			1,290			2,261			2,658
Total revenues	$	35,312		$	25,485		$	63,404		$	55,325
Segment earnings:
Real estate	$	7,666		$	1,007		$	19,243		$	3,582
Mineral resources		3,953			3,102			9,828			8,700
Fiber resources		594			704			984			1,344
Total segment earnings		12,213			4,813			30,055			13,626
Items not allocated to segments (a)		(10,670	)		(11,562	)		(24,090	)		(23,560	)
Income (loss) before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc.	$	1,543		$	(6,749	)	$	5,965		$	(9,934	)

^(a)  Items not allocated to segments consist of:

	Second Quarter						First Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
General and administrative expense	$	(7,120	)	$	(7,081	)	$	(11,482	)	$	(10,997	)
Shared-based compensation expense		67			148			(5,164	)		(3,952	)
Interest expense		(3,664	)		(4,653	)		(7,555	)		(8,662	)
Other corporate non-operating income and expense		47			24			111			51
	$	(10,670	)	$	(11,562	)	$	(24,090	)	$	(23,560	)