Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive income (loss) (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 revenues	$ 18,920	$ 28,201	$ 45,239	$ 39,978
Interest income	32	132	63	300
Other	14	33	374	300
Total revenues	18,966	28,366	45,676	40,578
Expenses
Real estate expenses	21,453	25,652	49,355	41,620
Impairment charges	3,428	13,800	3,580	14,097
General and administrative expenses	3,357	3,349	6,663	6,750
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	0	211
Interest expense	2,116	2,362	4,353	4,793
Total expenses	30,354	45,163	63,951	67,471
(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated entities, net	(43)	143	(79)	15
Loss before income taxes	(11,431)	(16,654)	(18,354)	(26,878)
Income tax benefit	0	0	0	0
Net loss and comprehensive income (loss)	(11,431)	(16,654)	(18,354)	(26,878)
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities	(86)	(128)	1,442	(255)
Net loss and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AV Homes	$ (11,345)	$ (16,526)	$ (19,796)	$ (26,623)
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.91)	$ (1.33)	$ (1.58)	$ (2.14)