E. NOTES RECEIVABLE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivable, Gross	$ 3,836	$ 4,260
less: current portion of notes receivable	3,683	4,046
Notes Receivable	153	214
American Realty Investors
Receivable, Gross	$ 3,631	$ 4,005
Receivable, Interest Rate	6.00%	6.00%
Third Party
Receivable, Gross	$ 205	$ 255
Receivable, Interest Rate	6.00%	6.00%