Investments in Partnerships and LLCs	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Investments in Partnerships and LLCs	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities We participate in entities with equity interests ranging from 20% to 58% for the purpose of acquiring and/or developing land. We determine the method for accounting for our investment at inception or upon a reconsideration event. We share in the profits and losses of unconsolidated entities generally in accordance with our ownership interests. We and our equity partners make initial and ongoing capital contributions to these unconsolidated entities on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make capital contributions is governed by each unconsolidated entity’s respective operating agreement or other governing documents. We made contributions totaling $2.1 million and $0.0 million to our unconsolidated entities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The balance of our investments in unconsolidated entities was $20.1 million and $18.0 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In May 2012, we entered into an agreement with JEN Arizona 4, LLC to form a limited liability company, EM 646, LLC (“EM 646”). We hold a 58% interest in the venture, which was organized for the purpose of acquiring, entitling, developing, and distributing specific sections of real property located in Mesa, Arizona. The property was acquired in November 2012 and is distributed to the partners at cost, once certain entitlements and development activities are completed. In May 2014, EM 646 distributed $7.1 million of developed land to a wholly-owned subsidiary of AV Homes. During 2014, we were no longer considered the primary beneficiary of EM 646 due to a discontinuation of a related party affiliation, resulting in shared power between the remaining members. As we no longer have the power on a stand-alone basis to direct the activities of the LLC that most significantly impact the LLC’s economic performance, we deconsolidated this LLC, in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation and ASC 360. As this transaction involves the deconsolidation of insubstance real estate, we have accounted for the deconsolidation under ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales. In determining whether a gain should be recognized as part of this transaction, ASC 360-20-40-10, Real Estate Sales, requires that a sufficient amount of cash be received in order to recognize a gain on transactions within the scope of ASC 360. As we did not receive any proceeds from this transaction and as there was not a culmination of an earning process, we recognized our investment in the venture at our carry over cost basis and, therefore, no gain or loss was recognized. We will reflect future earnings, contributions and distributions on an equity method basis. As of March 31, 2015, our consolidated balance sheet included $18.9 million in investments in unconsolidated entities related to the EM 646 joint venture. We and our equity partners make capital contributions to the entity on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make such capital contributions is governed by the entity’s operating agreement. As of March 31, 2015, this entity was financed by partner equity and does not have third-party debt. In addition, we have not provided any guarantees to the entity or our equity partner. The assets of our investee can only be used to settle obligations of the investee.

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

We participate in entities with equity interests ranging from 20% to 58% for the purpose of acquiring and/or developing land. We determine the method for accounting for our investment at inception or upon a reconsideration event.

We share in the profits and losses of unconsolidated entities generally in accordance with our ownership interests. We and our equity partners make initial and ongoing capital contributions to these unconsolidated entities on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make capital contributions is governed by each unconsolidated entity’s respective operating agreement or other governing documents. We made contributions totaling $2.1 million and $0.0 million to our unconsolidated entities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The balance of our investments in unconsolidated entities was $20.1 million and $18.0 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

In May 2012, we entered into an agreement with JEN Arizona 4, LLC to form a limited liability company, EM 646, LLC (“EM 646”). We hold a 58% interest in the venture, which was organized for the purpose of acquiring, entitling, developing, and distributing specific sections of real property located in Mesa, Arizona. The property was acquired in November 2012 and is distributed to the partners at cost, once certain entitlements and development activities are completed. In May 2014, EM 646 distributed $7.1 million of developed land to a wholly-owned subsidiary of AV Homes.

During 2014, we were no longer considered the primary beneficiary of EM 646 due to a discontinuation of a related party affiliation, resulting in shared power between the remaining members. As we no longer have the power on a stand-alone basis to direct the activities of the LLC that most significantly impact the LLC’s economic performance, we deconsolidated this LLC, in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation and ASC 360. As this transaction involves the deconsolidation of insubstance real estate, we have accounted for the deconsolidation under ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales. In determining whether a gain should be recognized as part of this transaction, ASC 360-20-40-10, Real Estate Sales, requires that a sufficient amount of cash be received in order to recognize a gain on transactions within the scope of ASC 360. As we did not receive any proceeds from this transaction and as there was not a culmination of an earning process, we recognized our investment in the venture at our carry over cost basis and, therefore, no gain or loss was recognized. We will reflect future earnings, contributions and distributions on an equity method basis. As of March 31, 2015, our consolidated balance sheet included $18.9 million in investments in unconsolidated entities related to the EM 646 joint venture.

We and our equity partners make capital contributions to the entity on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make such capital contributions is governed by the entity’s operating agreement. As of March 31, 2015, this entity was financed by partner equity and does not have third-party debt. In addition, we have not provided any guarantees to the entity or our equity partner. The assets of our investee can only be used to settle obligations of the investee.