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, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Revenues
Homebuilding	$ 22,705	$ 15,534	$ 45,253	$ 32,972
Commercial and industrial and other land sales	6,577	2,999	8,882	12,057
Other real estate	181	66	438	210
Total real estate revenues	29,463	18,599	54,573	45,239
Interest income	25	32	34	63
Other	68	335	68	374
Total revenues	29,556	18,966	54,675	45,676
Expenses
Homebuilding	23,025	18,825	45,790	38,706
Commercial and industrial and other land sales	4,392	1,377	5,257	7,344
Other real estate	692	1,251	1,399	3,305
Total real estate expenses	28,109	21,453	52,446	49,355
Impairment charges	45	3,428	45	3,580
General and administrative expenses	4,292	3,357	7,997	6,663
Interest expense	1,763	2,116	3,536	4,353
Total expenses	34,209	30,354	64,024	63,951
Loss from unconsolidated entities	15	43	78	79
Loss before income taxes	(4,668)	(11,431)	(9,427)	(18,354)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Net loss and comprehensive loss	(4,668)	(11,431)	(9,427)	(18,354)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities	0	86	0	(1,442)
Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to AV Homes stockholders	$ (4,668)	$ (11,345)	$ (9,427)	$ (19,796)
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.36)	$ (0.91)	$ (0.74)	$ (1.58)