Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues
Real estate revenues	$ 106,161	$ 87,583	$ 57,259
Interest income	127	309	580
Other	1,199	1,090	1,299
Total revenues	107,487	88,982	59,138
Expenses
Real estate expenses	111,121	101,500	68,220
Impairment charges	59,043	129,947	660
General and administrative expenses	16,148	17,502	20,508
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(4,388)	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1,144	211	0
Interest expense	7,973	9,516	5,531
Total expenses	195,429	254,288	94,919
Income (Loss) from unconsolidated entities, net	259	(398)	(276)
Loss before income taxes	(87,683)	(165,704)	(36,057)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	(473)	375
Net loss and comprehensive loss	(87,683)	(166,177)	(35,682)
Less: Net income (loss) and comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities	(2,552)	296	574
Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to AV Homes stockholders	$ (90,235)	$ (165,881)	$ (35,108)
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ (7.19)	$ (13.33)	$ (3.07)