10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-09240

 TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada	94-6565852
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1603 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75234

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(469) 522-4200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    xYes     ¨No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

xYes     ¨No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   ¨	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer    ¨ (do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨Yes    xNo.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $.01 par value	8,717,767
(Class)	(Outstanding at November 12, 2014)

TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013	3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks	34
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	34
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 6.	Exhibits	36
SIGNATURES		37

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
	September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
	(dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
Assets
Real estate, at cost	$	717,575		$	777,974
Real estate held for sale at cost, net of depreciation ($2,066 for 2014 and $2,390 for 2013)		44,289			16,427
Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation ($2,212 for 2014 and $1,949 for 2013)		20,963			29,353
Less accumulated depreciation		(109,004	)		(127,952	)
Total real estate		673,823			695,802
Notes and interest receivable:
Performing (including $69,854 in 2014 and $66,431 in 2013 from related parties)		82,204			69,626
Non-performing		574			543
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (including $1,825 in 2014 and $2,098 in 2013 from related parties)		(1,990	)		(2,262	)
Total notes and interest receivable		80,788			67,907
Cash and cash equivalents		4,285			16,086
Restricted cash		27,811			31,799
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		1,503			1,697
Receivable from related party		71,066			52,380
Other assets		36,714			32,000
Total assets	$	895,990		$	897,671
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Notes and interest payable	$	545,338		$	562,734
Notes related to real estate held for sale		42,883			17,100
Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts		18,769			23,011
Deferred gain (from sales to related parties)		53,096			53,096
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $4,327 in 2014 and $4,697 in 2013 to related parties)		39,319			50,160
Total liabilities		699,405			706,101
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, Series C: $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero shares in 2014 and 30,000 shares in 2013 (liquidation preference $100 per share).  Series D: $0.01 par value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2014 and 2013 (liquidation preference $100 per share)		1			1
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,717,967 and 8,413,669 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively; outstanding 8,717,767 and 8,413,469 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively		87			84
Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2014 and 2013		(2	)		(2	)
Paid-in capital		271,876			271,720
Retained earnings		(93,434	)		(98,029	)
Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity		178,528			173,774
Non-controlling interest		18,057			17,796
Total shareholders' equity		196,585			191,570
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	895,990		$	897,671

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues (including $175 and $165 for the three months and $526 and $497 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)	$	18,466		$	18,663		$	55,281		$	55,257
Expenses:
Property operating expenses  (including $161 and $169 for the three months and $454 and $522 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)		10,077			9,543			28,640			27,041
Depreciation and amortization		4,415			4,024			12,967			11,737
General and administrative  (including $714 and $665 for the three months and $2,114 and $2,105 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)		1,131			1,468			5,417			4,696
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			214			-			214
Net income fee to related party		(186	)		55			514			159
Advisory fee to related party		1,826			2,168			5,490			6,377
Total operating expenses		17,263			17,472			53,028			50,224
Net operating income		1,203			1,191			2,253			5,033
Other income (expenses):
Interest income  (including $2,718 and $2,168 for the three months and $8,835 and $6,456 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)		3,064			2,131			9,181			6,427
Other income		344			72			741			242
Mortgage and loan interest   (including $0 and $397 for the three months and $31 and $1,323 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)		(7,214	)		(7,280	)		(21,286	)		(22,380	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(829	)		(72	)		(2,043	)		(2,440	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		(1,044	)		-			(2,626	)		(3,963	)
Loss on the sale of investments		-			(275	)		-			(283	)
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		10			(30	)		(5	)		(28	)
Litigation settlement		(86	)		(2,739	)		3,666			(2,727	)
Total other expenses		(5,755	)		(8,193	)		(12,372	)		(25,152	)
Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes		(4,552	)		(7,002	)		(10,119	)		(20,119	)
Gain (loss) on land sales		40			-			634			(48	)
Net loss from continuing operations before taxes		(4,512	)		(7,002	)		(9,485	)		(20,167	)
Income tax benefit		786			402			5,030			8,210
Net loss from continuing operations		(3,726	)		(6,600	)		(4,455	)		(11,957	)
Discontinued operations:
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations		477			1,021			(454	)		(935	)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		1,770			127			14,826			24,392
Income tax expense from discontinued operations		(786	)		(402	)		(5,030	)		(8,210	)
Net income from discontinued operations		1,461			746			9,342			15,247
Net income (loss)		(2,265	)		(5,854	)		4,887			3,290
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest		(81	)		(97	)		(292	)		(323	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.		(2,346	)		(5,951	)		4,595			2,967
Preferred dividend requirement		(227	)		(279	)		(778	)		(830	)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares	$	(2,573	)	$	(6,230	)	$	3,817		$	2,137
Earnings per share - basic
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.65	)	$	(1.56	)
Net income from discontinued operations		0.17			0.09			1.10			1.81
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares	$	(0.29	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.45		$	0.25
Earnings per share - diluted
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.65	)	$	(1.56	)
Net income from discontinued operations		0.17			0.09			1.10			1.81
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares	$	(0.29	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.45		$	0.25
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share		8,688,018			8,413,469			8,505,991			8,413,469
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share		8,688,018			8,413,469			8,505,991			8,413,469
Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,807	)	$	(6,697	)	$	(4,747	)	$	(12,280	)
Net income from discontinued operations		1,461			746			9,342			15,247
Net income (loss)	$	(2,346	)	$	(5,951	)	$	4,595		$	2,967

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
	Total			Comprehensive			Preferred		Common Stock				Treasury			Paid-in			Retained			Non-controlling
	Equity			Income (Loss)			Stock		Shares		Amount		Stock			Capital			Earnings			Interest
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	191,570		$	(99,647	)	$	1		8,413,669	$	84	$	(2	)	$	271,720		$	(98,029	)	$	17,796
Series C preferred stock dividends (7.0% per year)		(106	)		-			-		-		-		-			(106	)		-			-
Series D preferred stock dividends (9.0% per year)		(672	)		-			-		-		-		-			(672	)		-			-
Net income		4,887			4,887			-		-		-		-			-			4,595			292
Issuance of common stock		937			-			-		304,298		3		-			934			-			-
Distributions to non-controlling interests		(31	)		-			-		-		-		-			-			-			(31	)
Balance, September 30, 2014	$	196,585		$	(94,760	)	$	1		8,717,967	$	87	$	(2	)	$	271,876		$	(93,434	)	$	18,057

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited)
	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	4,887		$	3,290
Other comprehensive income (loss)		-			-
Total comprehensive income		4,887			3,290
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest		(292	)		(323	)
Comprehensive income attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	$	4,595		$	2,967

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(dollars in thousands)
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	4,887		$	3,290
Adjustments to reconcile net income applicable to common       shares to net cash flows from operating activities:
Loss (gain) on sale of land		(634	)		48
Gain on sale of income-producing properties		(14,826	)		(24,392	)
Depreciation and amortization		13,631			16,036
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			214
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs		2,379			3,473
Earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		276			8
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accrued interest receivable		9,527			(1,440	)
Other assets		2,752			138
Prepaid expense		(2,232	)		(1,932	)
Escrow		4,029			6,007
Earnest money		(605	)		1,170
Rent receivables		(83	)		2,786
Related party receivables		-			(3,856	)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accrued interest payable		51			(2,828	)
Related party payables		(18,686	)		(10,057	)
Other liabilities		(10,781	)		(5,141	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(10,315	)		(16,476	)
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
Originations or advances on notes receivable		(22,136	)		(488	)
Acquisition of land held for development		(93	)		(7	)
Acquisition of income-producing properties		(19,534	)		-
Proceeds from sale of income-producing properties		43,823			76,001
Proceeds from sale of land		6,638			2,537
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities		(82	)		(77	)
Improvement of land held for development		(1,654	)		(373	)
Improvement of income-producing properties		(3,621	)		(6,396	)
Sales of controlling interest		-			54
Construction and development of new properties		(1,026	)		(326	)
Net cash provided by investing activities		2,315			70,925
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from notes payable		105,056			141,452
Recurring amortization of principal on notes payable		(13,942	)		(11,356	)
Payments on maturing notes payable		(89,420	)		(189,837	)
Deferred financing costs		(5,623	)		(1,408	)
Distributions to non-controlling interests		(31	)		(14	)
Common stock issuance		937			-
Preferred stock dividends - Series C		(106	)		(157	)
Preferred stock dividends - Series D		(672	)		(673	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,801	)		(61,993	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(11,801	)		(7,544	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		16,086			16,620
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	4,285		$	9,076
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	22,717		$	29,002

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

As used herein, the terms “TCI”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” or “us” refer to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation. TCI is the successor to a California business trust which was organized on September 6, 1983, and commenced operations on January 31, 1984. Effective March 31, 2003, TCI’s financial results were consolidated in American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”) Form 10-K and related consolidated financial statements.

The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol (“TCI”). Subsidiaries of ARL own approximately 80.9% of the Company’s common stock. ARL’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (“ARL”).  We have no employees.

TCI is a “C” corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated tax return with ARL and its ultimate parent, May Realty Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc.

TCI owns approximately 81.1% of the common stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOT”). Effective July 17, 2009, IOT’s financial results were consolidated with those of ARL and TCI and their subsidiaries. Shares of IOT are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol (“IOT”).

TCI invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and also invests in mortgage loans on real estate.  Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) is the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing the affairs of TCI, and for setting the policies which guide it, the day-to-day operations of TCI are performed by Pillar, as the contractual Advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with TCI’s business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and IOT.

Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services for our real estate portfolio.  TCI engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties.  TCI also has a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”), a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future.  This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013.

Properties

We own or had interests in a total property portfolio of 43 income-producing properties as of September 30, 2014.  The properties consisted of:

• Seven commercial buildings consisting of four office buildings, one industrial warehouse and two retail centers comprising in aggregate approximately 1.8 million rentable square feet;

• 36 apartment communities totaling 6,062 units; excluding apartments being developed; and

• 4,015 acres of developed and undeveloped land.

We join with various third-party development companies to construct residential apartment communities. We are in the predevelopment process on several residential apartment communities but have not yet begun construction.  At September 30, 2014, we had no apartment projects in development.  The third-party developer typically holds a general partner, as well as a majority limited partner interest in a limited partnership formed for the purpose of building a single property while we generally take a minority limited partner interest in the limited partnership. We may contribute land to the partnership as part of our equity contribution or we may contribute the necessary funds to the partnership to acquire the land. We are required to fund all required equity contributions while the third-party developer is responsible for obtaining construction financing, hiring a general contractor and for the overall management, successful completion and delivery of the project. We generally bear all the economic risks and rewards of ownership in these partnerships and therefore include these partnerships in our consolidated financial statements. The third-party developer is paid a developer fee typically equal to a percentage of the construction costs.  When the project reaches stabilized occupancy, we acquire the third-party developer’s partnership interests in exchange for any remaining unpaid developer fees.

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Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring matters) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year.

The year-end Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Certain 2013 financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation, including adjustments for discontinued operations.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities is included in consolidated net income. Our investment in ARL is accounted for under the equity method.

Real Estate, Depreciation and Impairment

Real estate assets are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, if deemed impaired. Major replacements and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the properties (buildings and improvements – 10-40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment – 5-10 years). The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of its real estate assets using the methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment of its existing real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, annually recurring property operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Under ASC Topic 360, a real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the undiscounted, estimated future cash flows of an asset (both the annual estimated cash flow from future operations and the estimated cash flow from the theoretical sale of the asset) over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. If any real estate asset held for investment is considered impaired, a loss is provided to reduce the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value.

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Real Estate Held for Sale

We periodically classify real estate assets as “held for sale”.  An asset is classified as held for sale after the approval of our Board of Directors, after an active program to sell the asset has commenced and if the sale is probable.  One of the deciding factors in determining whether a sale is probable is whether the firm purchase commitment is obtained and whether the sale is probable within the year.  Upon the classification of a real estate asset as held for sale, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the lower of its net book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell the asset.  Subsequent to the classification of assets as held for sale, no further depreciation expense is recorded.  Real estate assets held for sale are stated separately on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Upon a decision that the sale is no longer probable, the asset is classified as an operating asset and depreciation expense is reinstated.  The operating results of real estate assets held for sale and sold are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Income from discontinued operations includes the revenues and expenses, including depreciation and interest expense, associated with the assets.  This classification of operating results as discontinued operations applies retroactively for all periods presented.  Additionally, gains and losses on assets designated as held for sale are classified as part of discontinued operations.

Cost Capitalization

Costs related to planning, developing, leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We capitalize interest to qualifying assets under development based on average accumulated expenditures outstanding during the period. In capitalizing interest to qualifying assets, we first use the interest incurred on specific project debt, if any, and next use the weighted average interest rate of non-project specific debt. We capitalize interest, real estate taxes and certain operating expenses until building construction is substantially complete and the building is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.

We capitalize leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortize them over the related lease term.

Fair Value Measurement

We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1 –	Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –	Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related Parties

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may  deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

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Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, including that which we have not yet adopted. We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2. REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

Below is a summary of the real estate owned as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Apartments	$	406,461
Commercial properties		165,249
Land held for development		145,865
Real estate held for sale		46,355
Real estate subject to sales contract		23,175
Total real estate	$	787,105
Less accumulated depreciation		(113,282	)
Total real estate, net of depreciation	$	673,823

The highlights of our significant real estate transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are listed below:

On February 6, 2014, the Company sold a 232-unit apartment complex known as Pecan Pointe, located in Temple, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $23.1 million.  The buyer assumed the existing debt of $16.5 million secured by the property.  A gain of $6.1 million was recorded on the sale.

On March 26, 2014, the Company sold 6.314 acres of land known as McKinney Ranch land, located in McKinney, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $1.7 million.  We paid $1.5 million on the existing mortgage to satisfy a portion of the multi-tract collateral debt of $6.6 million, secured by various land parcels located in McKinney, Texas.  A gain of $0.8 million was recorded on the sale.

On April 3, 2014, the Company sold a 512,593 square foot commercial building known as 1010 Common, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $16.6 million.  A gain of $7.0 million was recorded on the sale.

On July 25, 2014, the Company sold 24.498 acres of land known as Stanley Tools and Kelly Lots, located in Farmers Branch, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $4.3 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $1.7 million in addition to making a $0.2 million payment on an existing mortgage related to another parcel of land located in McKinney, Texas.  A nominal gain was recorded on the sale.

On August 12, 2014, the Company sold a 20,715 square foot commercial building known as Sesame Square, located in Anchorage, Alaska, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $2.6 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $0.8 million.  A gain of $1.8 million was recorded on the sale.

On September 19, 2014, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Summer Breeze I-V, LLC, from an independent third party, which resulted in the acquisition of Sunset Lodge, a 216-unit complex located in Odessa, Texas.  In exchange for the acquisition, we forgave the existing receivable and all accrued interest in the amount of $3.5 million.

On September 23, 2014, the Company sold a 106-unit complex known as Bridgewood Ranch, located in Kaufman, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $8.0 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.5 million and the buyer obtained a new mortgage of $6.6 million.  We did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement as a result of having the option to repurchase the sold property at a later date.   The exercise of the option is subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  We determined a sale had not occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remains on our books.

As of September 30, 2014, there is one apartment complex, one commercial building and 110 acres of land that we have sold to a related party and have deferred the recognition of the sale.  These are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These properties were sold to a related party in order to help facilitate an appropriate debt or organizational restructure and may or may not be transferred back to the seller upon resolution. These properties have mortgages that are secured by the property and many have corporate guarantees. According to the loan documents, the maker is currently in default on these mortgages primarily due to lack of payment and is actively involved in discussions with every lender in order to settle or cure the default situation. We have reviewed each asset and taken impairment to the extent we feel the value of the property was less than our current basis.  The Company did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement, which included the potential payment of cash shortfalls, future obligations under the existing mortgage and guaranty, the buyer’s inadequate initial investment and the Company’s questionable recovery of investment cost.  The Company determined that no sale had occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remained on the books and continued to record operating expenses and depreciation as a period cost until a sale occurred that met the requirements of ASC 360-20.  The buyers received no compensation for the facilitation of the bankruptcy or debt restructuring process.

We continue to invest in the development of apartment projects. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we have expended $1.0 million related to the construction or predevelopment of various apartment complexes.

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NOTE 3. NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

A portion of our assets are invested in mortgage notes receivable, principally secured by real estate. We may originate mortgage loans in conjunction with providing purchase money financing of property sales. Notes receivable are generally collateralized by real estate or interests in real estate and personal guarantees of the borrower and, unless noted otherwise, are so secured. Management intends to service and hold for investment the mortgage notes in our portfolio. A majority of the notes receivable provide for principal to be paid at maturity.  Our mortgage notes receivable consist of first, wraparound and junior mortgage loans (dollars in thousands):

		Maturity	Interest
Borrower		Date	Rate	Amount	Security
Performing loans:
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/19	12.00%	$      1,810	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/17	12.00%	1,156	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	04/19	12.00%	3,923	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,492	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West I Apts)	07/19	12.00%	1,102	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West II Apts)	07/19	12.00%	4,771	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Tradewinds Development)	07/19	12.00%	6,131	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,481	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Temple, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,000	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,363	Membership interest in Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,663	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	3,057	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,000	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,250	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,936	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Parkside Crossing, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,812	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	5,174	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,323	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Terrell, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli) (1)	12/32	12.00%	7,966	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Tivoli, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,261	Unsecured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	03/17	5.00%	6,000	Unsecured
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	768	Various secured interests
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	3,568	Various unsecured interests
	Accrued interest			3,197
Total Performing				$    82,204
Non-Performing loans:
	Other non-related party notes	Various	Various	507	Secured
	Accrued interest			67
Total Non-Performing				$         574
	Allowance for doubtful accounts			(1,990)
Total				$    80,788
(1)  Related party notes

At September 30, 2014, we had junior mortgage loans and accrued interest receivable from related parties, net of allowances, totaling $68.0 million.  We recognized interest income of $6.7 million related to these notes receivables.

The Company has various notes receivable from Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”) and Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (“FBH”).  UHF and FBH are determined to be related parties due to our significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured under the notes receivable.  Payments are due from surplus cash flow of operations of the properties.  A sale or refinance of any of the properties underlying these notes will be used to repay outstanding interest and principal for the remaining notes for the specific borrower.  These notes are cross-collateralized for the specific borrower, but to the extent cash is received from a specific UHF or FBH property, it is applied first against any outstanding interest for the related-property note.  The allowance on the UHF notes was a purchase allowance that was netted against the notes when acquired.

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In the 1st quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $3.2 million in notes and accrued interest receivable from Realty Advisors Inc. (“RAI”), a related party.  These notes are due from FBH, a related party.  The notes accrue interest at 12% and mature at various times.

In the 2nd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $4.0 million in a note receivable from RAI.  This note is due from FBH.  The note accrues interest at 12% and matures in April, 2019.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $3.4 million in notes receivable from RAI.  $2.8 million of the notes are due from UHF, and $0.6 million are due from FBH, both are related parties.  These notes accrue interest at 12% and have various maturity dates in 2017.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $1.5 million in a note receivable from Regis, a related party.  This note is due from FBH.    The note accrues interest at 12% and matures in June, 2017.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $0.5 million in a note and accrued interest receivable from Basic Capital Management, Inc. (“Basic”), a related party.  The note is due from UHF, The note accrues interest at 5.25% until August, 2015 then at 12% until maturity in December, 2027.

NOTE 4. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other investees in which we have a 20% to 50% interest or otherwise exercise significant influence, are carried at cost and adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses under the equity method of accounting. ARL is our parent company (owning together with subsidiaries 81% of TCI’s Common Stock) and is considered as an unconsolidated joint venture.

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees consist of the following:

	Percentage ownership as of
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
American Realty Investors, Inc.(1)		1.00	%		1.99	%
(1) Unconsolidated investment in parent company owning 140,000 shares of ARL Common Stock

Our interest in the common stock of ARL in the amount of 1.00% is accounted for under the equity method because we exercise significant influence over the operations and financial activities. Accordingly, the investments are carried at cost, adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of earnings or losses.

The Company acquired 135,000 shares of ARL Series K preferred stock on May 7, 2013.  It was pledged as collateral on a $5.0 million promissory note relating to the Amoco Building settlement agreement.  This note has been paid in full and the stock was released.  The par value per share was $2 and the liquidation preference was $22 per share.  It was convertible to common stock at a rate of 5 to 1.  The Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

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The following is a summary of the financial position and results of operations from our unconsolidated parent (dollars in thousands):

As of September 30,	2014			2013
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation	$	15,087		$	44,306
Notes receivable		67,419			44,328
Other assets		128,587			135,883
Notes payable		(52,036	)		(60,237	)
Other liabilities		(92,664	)		(93,483	)
Shareholders' equity		(66,393	)		(70,797	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,		2014			2013
Rents and interest and other income	$	9,785		$	9,450
Depreciation		(204	)		(220	)
Operating expenses		(4,340	)		(6,420	)
Gain on land sales		-			611
Interest expense		(5,287	)		(4,773	)
Loss from continuing operations		(46	)		(1,352	)
Loss from discontinued operations		-			(15	)
Net loss	$	(46	)	$	(1,367	)
Company's proportionate share of loss (1)	$	(0.46	)	$	(27	)
(1) Loss represents continued and discontinued operations

NOTE 5. NOTES PAYABLE

Below is a summary of our notes and interest payable as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Notes Payable		Accrued Interest		Total Debt
Apartments	$	375,504	$	1,016	$	376,520
Commercial		92,128		413		92,541
Land		69,338		117		69,455
Real estate held for sale		42,783		100		42,883
Real estate subject to sales contract		17,164		1,605		18,769
Other		6,822		-		6,822
Total	$	603,739	$	3,251	$	606,990

The segment labeled as “Other” consists of unsecured or stock-secured notes payable.

With respect to the additional notes payable due to the acquisition of properties or refinancing of existing mortgages, a summary of some of the more significant transactions is discussed below:

On February 12, 2014, the Company exercised the first prepayment option on the settlement with the lender relating to the Amoco Building and paid $1.2 million to settle all obligations.  The remaining balance of the note in the amount of $3.5 million, along with accrued interest, was forgiven.  The 135,000 shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock of ARL that was pledged to the lender has been released to TCI.  The Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

On February 28, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Parc at Denham Springs apartments, a 224-unit complex located in Denham Springs, Louisiana, for a new mortgage of $19.2 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $19.2 million and $1.6 million in closing costs.  The note accrues interest at 3.75% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing April 1, 2051.

On March 25, 2014, the Company exercised its lender granted option under the settlement agreement relating to the Galleria East Center Retail / Showcase Chevrolet land which was transferred to the existing lender on February 4, 2011.  We paid the balance of the notes along with all accrued and unpaid interest and received a reduction in price of $0.4 million.

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On March 28, 2014, the Company secured financing of $40.0 million from an independent third party.  The note has a term of five years at an interest rate of 12.0%.  The note is interest only for the first year with quarterly principal payments due of $500,000 starting April 1, 2015.  The loan is secured by various equity interests in residential apartments and can be prepaid at a penalty rate of 4% for year 1 with the penalty declining by 1% each year thereafter.

On March 31, 2014, the Company entered into a settlement agreement relating to the Fenton Centre building which was transferred to the existing lender on June 7, 2011.  The total amount of the settlement was $7.0 million, $5.0 million was paid at the time of the settlement and the remaining $2.0 million will be paid out in equal monthly installments through November 5, 2015.

On May 28, 2014, a $1.5 million principal payment was made to the existing Realty Advisors, Inc. mortgage and two additional land parcels, including 8.0 acres of Ladue land owned by TCI and 16.75 acres of Valwood land owned by ARL, were substituted as collateral under the note in exchange for a release of a $4 million deposit account.  The principal balance is allocated based on the land valuation.

On July 31, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Desoto Ranch apartments, a 248-unit complex located in Desoto, Texas, for a new mortgage of $15.7 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $15.7 million and $0.5 million in closing costs.   The note accrues interest at 3.50% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing June 1, 2050.

On August 28, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Treehouse apartments, a 160-unit complex located in Irving, Texas, for a new mortgage of $5.8 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.7 million and $1.1 million in closing costs and escrows.   The note accrues interest at 3.55% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing September 1, 2044.

On September 23, 2014, the Company sold a 106-unit complex known as Bridgewood Ranch, located in Kaufman, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $8.0 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.5 million and the buyer obtained a new mortgage of $6.6 million.  We did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement as a result of having the option to repurchase the sold property at a later date.   The exercise of the option is subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  We determined a sale had not occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remains on our books.

There are various land mortgages, secured by the property, that are in the process of a modification or extension to the original note due to expiration of the loan.  We are in constant contact with these lenders, working together in order to modify the terms of these loans and we anticipate a timely resolution that is similar to the existing agreement or subsequent modification.

The properties that we have sold to a related party and have deferred the recognition of the sale are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These properties were sold to a related party in order to help facilitate an appropriate debt or organizational restructure and may or may not be transferred back to the seller upon resolution. These properties have mortgages that are secured by the property and many have corporate guarantees. According to the loan documents, the maker is currently in default on these mortgages primarily due to lack of payment and is actively involved in discussions with every lender in order to settle or cure the default situation. We have reviewed each asset and taken impairment to the extent we feel the value of the property was less than our current basis.

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NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accounts receivable from and (accounts payable) to related parties as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Pillar			ARL		Total
Related party receivable, December 31, 2013	$	-		$	52,380	$	52,380
Cash transfers		42,266			-		42,266
Advisory fees		(5,490	)		-		(5,490	)
Net income fee		(514	)		-		(514	)
Fees and commissions		(1,571	)		-		(1,571	)
Cost reimbursements		(1,978	)		-		(1,978	)
Interest (to) from advisor		-			2,085		2,085
Notes receivable purchased		(19,915	)		-		(19,915	)
Expenses paid by advisor		(3,780	)		-		(3,780	)
Financing (mortgage payments)		(2,559	)		-		(2,559	)
Sales/purchases transactions		7,329			-		7,329
Series K preferred stock cancellation		270			-		270
Purchase of obligations		(14,058	)		16,601		2,543
Related party receivable, September 30, 2014	$	-		$	71,066	$	71,066

During the ordinary course of business, we have related party transactions that include, but are not limited to, rental income, interest income, interest expense, general and administrative costs, commissions, management fees, and property expenses. In addition, we have assets and liabilities that include related party amounts. The related party amounts included in assets and liabilities, and the related party revenues and expenses received/paid are shown on the face of the financial statements.

NOTE 7. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Our segments are based on our method of internal reporting which classifies our operations by property type. Our property types are grouped into commercial, apartments, land and other operating segments. Significant differences between and among the accounting policies of the operating segments as compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements principally involve the calculation and allocation of administrative and other expenses. Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating segments and allocates resources to them based on their net operating income and cash flow.

Items of income that are not reflected in the segments are interest, other income, gain on debt extinguishment, gain on condemnation award, equity in partnerships, and gains on sale of real estate. Expenses that are not reflected in the segments are provision for losses, advisory fees, net income and incentive fees, general and administrative, non-controlling interests and net loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate.

The segment labeled as “Other” consists of revenue and operating expenses related to the notes receivable and corporate debt.

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Presented below is our reportable segments’ operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, including segment assets and expenditures (dollars in thousands):

	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,268		$	14,187		$	-		$	11	$	18,466
Property operating expenses		2,680			6,856			534			7		10,077
Depreciation		1,924			2,491			-			-		4,415
Mortgage and loan interest		1,239			3,658			940			1,377		7,214
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		6			538			98			187		829
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			1,026			18			-		1,044
Interest income		-			-			-			3,064		3,064
Gain on land sales		-			-			40			-		40
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,581	)	$	(382	)	$	(1,550	)	$	1,504	$	(2,009	)
Capital expenditures		485			38			1,435			-		1,958
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	2,582		$	-		$	4,269		$	-	$	6,851
Cost of sale		812			-			4,229			-		5,041
Gain on sale	$	1,770		$	-		$	40		$	-	$	1,810
	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,867		$	13,700		$	2		$	94	$	18,663
Property operating expenses		2,857			6,407			260			19		9,543
Depreciation		1,519			2,505			-			-		4,024
Mortgage and loan interest		1,256			3,846			1,525			653		7,280
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		15			(13	)		31			39		72
Interest income		-			-			-			2,131		2,131
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(780	)	$	955		$	(1,814	)	$	1,514	$	(125	)
Capital expenditures		2,955			37			83			-		3,075
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Cost of sale		-			(127	)		-			-		(127	)
Gain on sale	$	-		$	127		$	-		$	-	$	127

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,009	)	$	(125	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(1,131	)		(1,468	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		186			(55	)
Advisory fee to related party		(1,826	)		(2,168	)
Other income		344			72
Loss on sale of investment		-			(275	)
Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		10			(30	)
Litigation settlement		(86	)		(2,739	)
Income tax benefit		786			402
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,726	)	$	(6,600	)

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The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	13,143		$	42,105		$	-		$	33	$	55,281
Property operating expenses		8,526			19,175			927			12		28,640
Depreciation		5,448			7,519			-			-		12,967
Mortgage and loan interest		4,186			11,100			3,355			2,645		21,286
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		24			1,472			172			375		2,043
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		9			2,599			18			-		2,626
Interest income		-			-			-			9,181		9,181
Gain on land sales		-			-			634			-		634
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(5,050	)	$	240		$	(3,838	)	$	6,182	$	(2,466	)
Capital expenditures		3,474			137			1,586			-		5,197
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	19,182		$	23,131		$	4,986		$	-	$	47,299
Cost of sale		10,409			17,078			4,352			-		31,839
Gain on sale	$	8,773		$	6,053		$	634		$	-	$	15,460
	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	14,630		$	40,493		$	36		$	98	$	55,257
Property operating expenses		8,092			18,140			780			29		27,041
Depreciation		4,246			7,491			-			-		11,737
Mortgage and loan interest		4,098			11,923			4,303			2,056		22,380
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		55			2,225			118			42		2,440
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			3,937			-			26		3,963
Interest income		-			-			-			6,427		6,427
Loss on land sales		-			-			(48	)		-		(48	)
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,861	)	$	(3,223	)	$	(5,213	)	$	4,372	$	(5,925	)
Capital expenditures		5,869			147			364			-		6,380
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	26,974		$	50,122		$	2,250		$	-	$	79,346
Cost of sale		14,914			37,790			2,298			-		55,002
Gain (loss) on sale	$	12,060		$	12,332		$	(48	)	$	-	$	24,344

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The tables below reconcile the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,466	)	$	(5,925	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(5,417	)		(4,696	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		(514	)		(159	)
Advisory fee to related party		(5,490	)		(6,377	)
Other income		741			242
Loss on sale of investment		-			(283	)
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		(5	)		(28	)
Litigation settlement		3,666			(2,727	)
Income tax benefit		5,030			8,210
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(4,455	)	$	(11,957	)

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

NOTE 8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

We apply the provisions of ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment”. ASC Topic 360 requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell. In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

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Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended September 30, 2014.   Included in discontinued operations are a total of five and 20 properties for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Properties sold in 2014 have been reclassified to discontinued operations for current and prior year reporting periods.  In 2014, we sold one apartment complex (Pecan Pointe), two commercial properties (1010 Common and Sesame Square) and have two apartment complexes held for sale (Blue Ridge and Sunset Lodge).  In 2013, we sold 11 apartment complexes (Dorado Ranch, Huntington Ridge, Laguna Vista, Legends of El Paso, Mariposa Villas, Paramount Terrace, River Oaks, Savoy of Garland, Stonebridge at City Park, Verandas at City View and Vistas of Pinnacle Park) and four commercial properties (225 Baronne, Amoco, Ergon and Eton Square).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years.  The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues	$	1,416		$	7,945		$	5,328		$	27,405
		1,416			7,945			5,328			27,405
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		326			3,729			2,201			12,238
Depreciation		155			1,251			664			4,300
General and administrative		65			254			378			788
Total operating expenses		546			5,234			3,243			17,326
Other income (expense):
Other income		(36	)		5			(522	)		35
Mortgage and loan interest		(351	)		(1,598	)		(1,431	)		(6,622	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(6	)		(17	)		(336	)		(1,032	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-						-			(3,245	)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees		-			-			-			20
Litigation settlement		-			(80	)		(250	)		(170	)
Total other expenses		(393	)		(1,690	)		(2,539	)		(11,014	)
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and tax		477			1,021			(454	)		(935	)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		1,770			127			14,826			24,392
Income tax expense		(786	)		(402	)		(5,030	)		(8,210	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	1,461		$	746		$	9,342		$	15,247

Our application of ASC Topic 360 results in the presentation of the net operating results of these qualifying properties sold or held for sale during 2014 as income from discontinued operations. This does not have an impact on net income available to common shareholders and only impacts the presentation of these properties within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND LIQUIDITY

Dynex Commercial, Inc. and Dynex Capital, Inc.

On February 13, 2013, the Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas (the “Fifth Court of Appeals”) rendered an opinion involving Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (the “Issuer” or “TCI”) in Case No. 05-04-01358-CV styled Basic Capital Management, Inc., American Realty Trust, Inc., Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc. and Dynex Capital, Inc.  The case was on appeal from the 68th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas, had previously been appealed to the Fifth Court of Appeals and further appealed to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas which had remanded the instant case back to the Fifth Court of Appeals to address certain issues.  The case had its origin with Dynex Commercial making loans to Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. (subsidiaries of Continental Mortgage & Equity Trust (“CMET”), an entity which merged into TCI in 1999 after the original suit was filed).  Under the original loan commitment, $160,000,000 in loans were to be made to the entities.  The loans were conditioned on the execution of a commitment between Dynex Commercial and Basic.

An original trial to a jury resulted in the jury awarding significant damages to Basic for “lost opportunity,” awarding damages in “increased costs” and “lost opportunity” damages to American Realty Trust, Inc. (“ART”) and damages of $960,646.28 in “increased costs” and $11,161,520 for “lost opportunity” damages in favor of TCI and its subsidiaries (a total of $12,122,166.28).  The original Trial Court ignored the jury’s findings and entered a “Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict” (“JNOV”) in Dynex’s favor; the Fifth Court of Appeals has now ruled that the JNOV was improper because there was sufficient evidence to support the jury’s findings.  As a result, the Fifth Court of Appeals ordered the Trial Court to enter a new judgment consistent with the jury’s original findings.

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The Fifth Court of Appeals also determined that TCI was entitled to damages for “lost opportunities” relating to tenant improvements and awarded TCI an additional $252,577.  Issues relating to attorney’s fees were also addressed with the Fifth Court of Appeals ordering the Trial Court to “re-try” the issue of attorney’s fees to determine the amount of fees to which TCI would be entitled on a “breach of commitment” claim.  In addition, as a result of the changes in amounts awarded and passage of time, the Fifth Court of Appeals also ordered the Trial Court to recalculate the correct amounts of pre and post-judgment interest owed to Appellants.

While the fifteen year old controversy is not yet fully resolved, the Fifth Court of Appeals opinion is favorable to TCI, but TCI expects continued challenges by Dynex to the Fifth Court of Appeals opinion and any ultimate award of damages by the Trial Court.

Liquidity. Management believes that TCI will generate excess cash from property operations in 2014; such excess, however, will not be sufficient to discharge all of TCI’s obligations as they become due. Management intends to sell land and income-producing real estate, refinance real estate and obtain additional borrowings primarily secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements.

Partnership Buyouts. TCI is the limited partner in various partnerships related to the construction of residential properties.  As permitted in the respective partnership agreements, TCI intends to purchase the interests of the general and any other limited partners in these partnerships subsequent to the completion of these projects. The amounts paid to buy out the non-affiliated partners are limited to development fees earned by the non-affiliated partners, and are set forth in the respective partnership agreements.

 Litigation. The ownership of property and provision of services to the public as tenants entails an inherent risk of liability. Although the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various items of litigation incidental to and in the ordinary course of its business, in the opinion of management, the outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s financial condition, results of operation or liquidity.

The Company is involved in and vigorously defending against, a number of deficiency claims with respect to assets that have been foreclosed by various lenders. Such claims are generally against a consolidated subsidiary as the borrower or the Company as a guarantor of indebtedness or performance. Some of these proceedings may ultimately result in an unfavorable determination for the Company and/or one of its consolidated subsidiaries. While we cannot predict the final result of such proceedings, management believes that the maximum exposure to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, if any, will not exceed approximately $20.0 million in the aggregate and will occur, if at all, in future years.

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NOTE 10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (“EPS”) have been computed pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share”. The computation of basic EPS is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations, adjusted for preferred dividends, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Shares issued during the period shall be weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding.

Prior to July 9, 2014, we had 30,000 shares of Series C cumulative convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding. These 30,000 shares were owned by RAI, a related party, and had accrued dividends unpaid of $0.9 million.  The stock had a liquidation preference of $100.00 per share. After September 30, 2006, the stock could be converted into common stock at 90% of the daily average closing price of the common stock for the prior five trading days. On July 9, 2014, RAI converted all 30,000 shares into the requisite number of shares of common stock.  The conversion resulted in the issuance of 304,298 new shares of common stock.  The effects of the Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock are no longer included in the dilutive earnings per share calculation for the current period, but are considered in the calculation for the prior period if applying the if-converted method is dilutive.

As of September 30, 2014, we have 5,000 shares of stock options outstanding, which will expire on January 1, 2015, if not exercised. These options are considered in the computation of diluted earnings per share if the effect of applying the “treasury stock” method is dilutive.

As of September 30, 2014, the stock options were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the EPS calculations.  In the prior period, the preferred stock was anti-dilutive and thus not included in the EPS calculation.

NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 4, 2014, the Company sold a 290-unit complex known as Blue Ridge, located in Midland, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $52.8 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $23.7 million.  A gain of $26.7 million was recorded on the sale.

Sunset Lodge, a 216-unit complex located in Odessa, Texas, is under contract to an independent third party, with an anticipated sales price of $39.4 million.  The purchaser will buy the property subject to the existing mortgage of $19.0 million.  A gain of $19.7 million will be recorded on the sale.

5.98 acres of land known as Sunset Lodge land, located in Odessa, Texas, is under contract to an independent third party, for an anticipated sales price of $1.2 million.  A gain of $0.6 million will be recorded on the sale.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the captions “Business”, “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “estimate”, “project”, “should”, “will”, “result” and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors, that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

• general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants’ financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);

• risks associated with the availability and terms of construction and mortgage financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments;

• demand for apartments and commercial properties in the Company’s markets and the effect on occupancy and rental rates;

• the Company’s ability to obtain financing, enter into joint venture arrangements in relation to or self-fund the development or acquisition of properties;

• risks associated with the timing and amount of property sales and the resulting gains/losses associated with such sales;

• failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully;

• risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities);

• risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets;

• costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws and regulations;

• potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;

• risks associated with our dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed; and

• the other risk factors identified in this Form 10-Q, including those described under the caption “Risk Factors.”

The risks included here are not exhaustive. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, include among others, the factors listed and described at Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which investors should review. There have been no changes from the risk factors previously described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

Other sections of this report may also include suggested factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time-to-time and it is not possible for management to predict all such matters: nor can we assess the impact of all such matters on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise as we file them with the SEC.

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Overview

We are an externally advised and managed real estate investment company that owns a diverse portfolio of income-producing properties and land held for development. Our portfolio of income-producing properties includes residential apartment communities, office buildings, and other commercial properties. Our investment strategy includes acquiring existing income-producing properties as well as developing new properties on land already owned or acquired for a specific development project. We acquire land primarily in urban in-fill locations or high-growth suburban markets. We are an active buyer and seller of real estate and during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 we acquired $19.6 million and sold $48.9 million of land and income-producing properties. As of September 30, 2014, we owned 6,062 units in 36 residential apartment communities and seven commercial properties comprising approximately 1.8 million rentable square feet. In addition, we owned 4,015 acres of land held for development.

We finance our acquisitions primarily through operating cash flow, proceeds from the sale of land and income-producing properties, and debt financing primarily in the form of property-specific first-lien mortgage loans from commercial banks and institutional lenders. We finance our development projects principally with short-term, variable interest rate construction loans that are converted to long-term, fixed rate amortizing mortgages when the development project is completed and occupancy has been stabilized. We will, from time to time, also enter into partnerships with various investors to acquire income-producing properties or land and to sell interests in certain of our wholly-owned properties. When we sell assets, we may carry a portion of the sales price generally in the form of a short-term, interest bearing seller-financed note receivable. We generate operating revenues primarily by leasing apartment units to residents and leasing office, retail and industrial space to commercial tenants.  We have no employees.

We have historically engaged in and may continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in our best interest.

Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) is the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing the affairs of TCI, and for setting the policies which guide it, the day-to-day operations of TCI are performed by Pillar, as the contractual Advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with TCI’s business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and IOT.

Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services for our real estate portfolio.  TCI engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties.  TCI also has a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”), a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future.  This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies

We present our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).  The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. As of the effective date, we no longer refer to the authoritative guidance dictating its accounting methodologies under the previous accounting standards hierarchy. Instead, we refer to the ASC Codification as the sole source of authoritative literature.

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The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts, our subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities are included in consolidated net income. Our investment in ARL is accounted for under the equity method.

Real Estate

Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets, including land, buildings, tenant improvements, “above-market” and “below-market” leases, origination costs, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, and allocate the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including land at appraised value and buildings at replacement cost.

We assess and consider fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates, as well as available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. We also consider an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases that may have a customer relationship intangible value, including (but not limited to) the nature and extent of the existing relationship with the tenants, the tenants’ credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. Based on our acquisitions to date, our allocation to customer relationship intangible assets has been immaterial.

We record acquired “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.

A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate - General”. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We cease capitalization when a building is considered substantially complete and ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. Factors to be considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

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ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment” requires that qualifying assets and liabilities and the results of operations that have been sold, or otherwise qualify as held for sale, be presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented if the property operations are expected to be eliminated and we will not have significant continuing involvement following the sale. The components of the property’s net income that is reflected as discontinued operations include the net gain (or loss) upon the disposition of the property held for sale, operating results, depreciation and interest expense (if the property is subject to a secured loan). We generally consider assets to be held for sale when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, and there are no known significant contingencies relating to the sale, such that the property sale within one year is considered probable. Following the classification of a property as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded on the assets.

Acquisitions from our parent, ARL, have previously been reflected at the fair value purchase price. Upon discussion with the SEC and in review of the guidance pursuant to ASC 250-10-45-22 to 24, we have adjusted those assets, in a prior year, to reflect a basis equal to ARL’s cost basis in the asset at the time of the sale. The related party payables to ARL were reduced for the lower asset price.

Depreciation and Impairment

Real estate is stated at depreciated cost. The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other project costs incurred during the period of development.

Management reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates impairment in value. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of its assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. If such impairment is present, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results in future periods.

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures

Except for ownership interests in variable interest entities, we account for our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures under the equity method of accounting because we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on our balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized as an adjustment to equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures over the life of the related asset. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The joint venture agreements may designate different percentage allocations among investors for profits and losses; however, our recognition of joint venture income or loss generally follows the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. For ownership interests in variable interest entities, we consolidate those in which we are the primary beneficiary.

Recognition of Rental Income

Rental income for commercial property leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. In accordance with ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in-place “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values over the terms of the respective leases. On our Consolidated Balance Sheets, we include as a receivable the excess of rental income recognized over rental payments actually received pursuant to the terms of the individual commercial lease agreements.

Reimbursements of operating costs, as allowed under most of our commercial tenant leases, consist of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs, and are recognized as revenue in the period in which the recoverable expenses are incurred. We record these reimbursements on a “gross” basis, since we generally are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, have discretion in selecting the supplier and have the credit risk with respect to paying the supplier.

Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for all past due rents and operating expense reimbursements considered to be uncollectible.

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Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate

Sales and the associated gains or losses of real estate are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sale”. The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, we defer some or all of the gain recognition and account for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Non-Performing Notes Receivable

We consider a note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Interest Recognition on Notes Receivable

We record interest income as earned in accordance with the terms of the related loan agreements.

Allowance for Estimated Losses

We assess the collectability of notes receivable on a periodic basis, of which the assessment consists primarily of an evaluation of cash flow projections of the borrower to determine whether estimated cash flows are sufficient to repay principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. We recognize impairments on notes receivable when it is probable that principal and interest will not be received in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The amount of the impairment to be recognized generally is based on the fair value of the partnership’s real estate that represents the primary source of loan repayment. See Note 3 “Notes and Interest Receivable” for details on our notes receivable.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1 –	Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –	Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related Parties

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may  deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making  of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

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Results of Operations

The discussion of our results of operations is based on management’s review of operations, which is based on our segments. Our segments consist of apartments, commercial buildings, land and other. For discussion purposes, we break these segments down into the following sub-categories; same property portfolio, acquired properties, and developed properties in the lease-up phase. The same property portfolio consists of properties that were held by us for the entire period for both years being compared. The acquired property portfolio consists of properties that we acquired but have not been held for the entire period for both periods being compared. Developed properties in the lease-up phase consist of completed projects that are being leased-up. As we complete each phase of the project, we lease-up that phase and include those revenues in our continued operations. Once a developed property becomes leased-up and is held the entire period for both periods under comparison, it is considered to be included in the same property portfolio. Income-producing properties that we have sold during the year are reclassified to discontinuing operations for all periods presented.

The following discussion is based on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this report. The prior year’s property portfolios have been adjusted for subsequent sales. Continuing operations relates to income-producing properties that were held during those years as adjusted for sales in the subsequent years.

At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we owned or had interests in a portfolio of 43 and 55 income-producing properties, respectively.  The total property portfolio represents all income-producing properties held as of September 30 for the period presented. Sales subsequent to the period ended represent properties that were held as of the period end for the periods presented, but sold in the next quarter. Continuing operations represents all properties that have not been reclassified to discontinued operations as of September 30, 2014 for the periods presented.  The table below shows the number of income-producing properties held at the quarter ended:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Continuing operations		41		41
Held for sale/subsequent sales		2		14
Total property portfolio		43		55

Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2014 to the same period ended 2013:

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, we reported a net loss applicable to common shares of $2.6 million or $0.29 per diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $6.2 million or $0.74 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2013.  

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $18.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This represents a decrease of $0.2 million, as compared to the prior period revenues of $18.7 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $0.5 million, offset by a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.6 million and a decrease in the other portfolio of $0.1 million.  Within the apartment portfolio there was an increase of $0.5 million in the same property portfolio. Our apartment portfolio continues to excel in the current economic conditions with occupancies averaging over 93% and increasing rental rates.  We have been able to surpass expectations due to the high-quality product offered, strength of our management team and our commitment to our tenants.  Our existing commercial portfolio decreased by $0.6 million in the same store properties.  Our commercial portfolio expects to improve as the Company has been diligent in our actions to re-lease vacant space and has been successful in attracting high-quality tenants and expects to see the benefits of those new leases over the next twelve months.  We continue to work aggressively to attract new tenants and strive for continuous improvement of our properties in order to maintain our existing tenants.  

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Expense

Property operating expenses were $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $0.6 million, as compared to the prior period expenses of $9.5 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $0.5 million, an increase in the land portfolio of $0.3 million, offset by a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.2 million.  Within the apartment and land portfolios, the increases were due to an increase in the current period real estate taxes. There were also some non-recurring repair projects completed for the apartment portfolio in the current period.  Within the commercial portfolio, the decrease was largely due to the receipt of prior year tax refunds.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents an increase of $0.4 million, as compared to prior period expenses of $4.0 million.  The majority of this change is in the commercial portfolio related to an increase in tenant improvements.

General and administrative expenses were $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This represents a decrease of $0.4 million, as compared to the prior period expenses of $1.5 million. The majority of this change is a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.3 million, which is mainly due to a reduction in legal fees.

Advisory fees were $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents a decrease of $0.4 million, as compared to the prior period fees of $2.2 million.  Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $3.1 million for the three months ending September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $1.0 million, as compared to the prior period income of $2.1 million. The majority of this increase is due to the purchase of notes receivable, in addition to an increase in interest received from our Advisor.

Deferred borrowing costs amortization was $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $0.7 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $0.1 million.  This increase is mainly due to the loan deferred borrowing costs in the same store properties of the apartment portfolio that were written off in the current period due to refinancing.

Loan charges and prepayment penalties were $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  There were refinances completed in the current period and none in the prior period.

Litigation settlement expenses were $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents a decrease of $2.6 million, as compared to the prior period expenses of $2.7 million.  The matters were settled in the prior period in order to avoid future litigation and legal expenses.    

Gain on land sales was $0.04 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  In the current period we sold 24.5 acres of land in one transaction for a sales price of $4.3 million and recorded a gain of $0.04 million.

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Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended September 30, 2014.   Included in discontinued operations are a total of five and 20 properties for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Properties sold in 2014 have been reclassified to discontinued operations for current and prior year reporting periods.  In 2014, we sold one apartment complex (Pecan Pointe), two commercial properties (1010 Common and Sesame Square) and have two apartment complexes held for sale (Blue Ridge and Sunset Lodge).  In 2013, we sold 11 apartment complexes (Dorado Ranch, Huntington Ridge, Laguna Vista, Legends of El Paso, Mariposa Villas, Paramount Terrace, River Oaks, Savoy of Garland, Stonebridge at City Park, Verandas at City View and Vistas of Pinnacle Park) and four commercial properties (225 Baronne, Amoco, Ergon and Eton Square).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years.  The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues	$	1,416		$	7,945
		1,416			7,945
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		326			3,729
Depreciation		155			1,251
General and administrative		65			254
Total operating expenses		546			5,234
Other income (expense):
Other income		(36	)		5
Mortgage and loan interest		(351	)		(1,598	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(6	)		(17	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees		-			-
Litigation settlement		-			(80	)
Total other expenses		(393	)		(1,690	)
Gain from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and tax		477			1,021
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		1,770			127
Income tax expense		(786	)		(402	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	1,461		$	746

Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to the same period ended 2013:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reported a net income applicable to common shares of $3.8 million or $0.45 per diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net income applicable to common shares of $2.1 million or $0.25 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2013.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were slightly higher for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the prior period.  Our apartment portfolio continues to excel in the current economic conditions with occupancies averaging over 93% and increasing rental rates.  We have been able to surpass expectations due to the high-quality product offered, strength of our management team and our commitment to our tenants.  Our commercial portfolio expects to continue to improve as the Company has been diligent in our actions to re-lease vacant space and has been successful in attracting high-quality tenants and expects to see the benefits of those new leases over the next twelve months.  We continue to work aggressively to attract new tenants and strive for continuous improvement of our properties in order to maintain our existing tenants.

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Expenses

Property operating expenses were $28.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $1.6 million, as compared to the prior period expenses of $27.0 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.1 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.4 million, and an increase of $0.1 million in our land portfolio.  Within the apartment portfolio, the increase was mainly due to increases in real estate taxes and non-recurring repair projects completed in the current period.  Within the commercial portfolio, the increase was due to tax refunds received in the prior period.   Within the land portfolio, the increase was mainly due to an increase in real estate taxes and professional services in the current period.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $1.3 million, as compared to prior period expenses of $11.7 million. The majority of this change is in the commercial portfolio related to an increase in tenant improvements.

General and administrative expenses were $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $0.7 million, as compared to the prior period expenses of $4.7 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the other portfolio of $1.3 million, offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.6 million.  Within the other portfolio, the increase was mainly due to increases in professional fees and franchise taxes.  Within the land portfolio, the decrease was due to a reduction in professional fees.

Net income fee was $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents an increase of $0.3 million, as compared to the prior period fee of $0.2 million.  The net income fee paid to our Advisor is calculated at 7.5% of net income.

Advisory fees were $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents a decrease of $0.9 million, as compared to the prior period fees of $6.4 million.  Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents an increase of $2.8 million, as compared to the prior period income of $6.4 million dollars. The majority of this increase is due to the purchase of notes receivable and accrued interest recognition on the cash flow notes from Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. related to the mid-year surplus cash calculation.   There was no mid-year surplus cash collected for the prior period.

Other income was $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents an increase of $0.5 million, as compared to the prior period income of $0.2 million.  The increase is due largely to prior year adjustments, made in the current period.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $21.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents a decrease of $1.1 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $22.4 million. This change, by segment, is a decrease in the apartment portfolio of $0.8 million and a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.9 million, offset by an increase in the other portfolio of $0.6 million.  Within the apartment portfolio, the majority of the decrease relates to the same apartment portfolio due to the refinances closed with long-term, low interest rates. The decrease in the land portfolio relates to principal payments made in the prior periods, thereby requiring less interest to be paid on debt obligations in the current period.  The majority of the increase in the other portfolio is due to the securing of a new loan, offset by a decrease in the interest owed to our Advisor.

Deferred borrowing costs amortization was $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents a decrease of $0.4 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $2.4 million.  This change, by segment, is a decrease in the apartment portfolio of $0.7 million and an increase in the other portfolio of $0.3million.  Within the apartment portfolio, the majority of the decrease is due to the refinancing of several properties.  Within the other portfolio, the increase is due to the securing of a new loan in the current period.

Loan charges and prepayment penalties were $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This represents a decrease of $1.4 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $4.0 million. There were fewer refinances completed in the current period than in the prior period.

Litigation settlement expenses were a credit or $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This represents a decrease of $6.4 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $2.7 million.  The majority of the credit to the current period litigation expense is due to the settlement with Petra CRE CDO relating to the Amoco Building in which the balance in the amount of $3.5 million was forgiven.  The matters were settled in the prior period in order to avoid future litigation and legal expenses.  

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Gain on land sales was $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  In the current period we sold 67.7 acres of land in three transactions for a sales price of $6.6 million and recorded a gain of $0.6 million.

Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended September 30, 2014.   Included in discontinued operations are a total of five and 20 properties for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Properties sold in 2014 have been reclassified to discontinued operations for current and prior year reporting periods.  In 2014, we sold one apartment complex (Pecan Pointe), two commercial properties (1010 Common and Sesame Square) and have two apartment complexes held for sale (Blue Ridge and Sunset Lodge).  In 2013, we sold 11 apartment complexes (Dorado Ranch, Huntington Ridge, Laguna Vista, Legends of El Paso, Mariposa Villas, Paramount Terrace, River Oaks, Savoy of Garland, Stonebridge at City Park, Verandas at City View and Vistas of Pinnacle Park) and four commercial properties (225 Baronne, Amoco, Ergon and Eton Square).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years.  The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues	$	5,328		$	27,405
		5,328			27,405
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		2,201			12,238
Depreciation		664			4,300
General and administrative		378			788
Total operating expenses		3,243			17,326
Other income (expense):
Other income		(522	)		35
Mortgage and loan interest		(1,431	)		(6,622	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(336	)		(1,032	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			(3,245	)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees		-			20
Litigation settlement		(250	)		(170	)
Total other expenses		(2,539	)		(11,014	)
Loss from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and tax		(454	)		(935	)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		14,826			24,392
Income tax expense		(5,030	)		(8,210	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	9,342		$	15,247

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal liquidity needs are:

• fund normal recurring expenses;

• meet debt service and principal repayment obligations including balloon payments on maturing debt;

• fund capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing costs;

• fund development costs not covered under construction loans; and

• fund possible property acquisitions.

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Our principal sources of cash have been and will continue to be:

• property operations;

• proceeds from land and income-producing property sales;

• collection of mortgage notes receivable;

• collection of receivables from related party companies;

• refinancing of existing debt; and

• additional borrowing, including mortgage notes payable and lines of credit.

We draw on multiple financing sources to fund our long-term capital needs. We generally fund our development projects with construction loans. Management anticipates that our available cash from property operations may not be sufficient to meet all of our cash requirements. Management intends to selectively sell land and income-producing assets, refinance or extend real estate debt and seek additional borrowing secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements. Although the past cannot predict the future, historically, management has been successful at extending a portion of our current maturity obligations and selling assets as necessary to meet current obligations.

Cash Flow Summary

The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the statements of cash flows as presented in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flow (dollars in thousands):

	September 30,
	2014			2013			Variance
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(10,315	)	$	(16,476	)	$	6,161
Net cash provided by investing activities	$	2,315		$	70,925		$	(68,610	)
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(3,801	)	$	(61,993	)	$	58,192

Our primary use of cash for operations is daily operating costs, general and administrative expenses, advisory fees, and land holding costs. Our primary source of cash from operating activities is from rental income on properties. In addition, we have a related party account in which excess cash is transferred to or from.  Accrued interest receivable decreased in the current period.

Our primary cash outlays for investing activities are for construction and development, acquisition of land and income-producing properties, and capital improvements to existing properties.  Our primary sources of cash from investing activities are from the proceeds on the sale of land and income-producing properties.  The majority of the decrease in the current period is related to a lower sales amount, the acquisition of notes receivables and the acquisition of an income producing property.

Our primary sources of cash from financing activities are from proceeds on notes payables either through refinancing our existing loans or by obtaining new financing. Our primary cash outlays are for recurring debt payments and payments on maturing notes payable.  Proceeds from notes payable associated with new loans and refinancing provided more cash in the current period to be used in operations.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other potential costs, relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property) where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air, and third parties may seek recovery for personal injury associated with such materials.

Management is not aware of any environmental liability relating to the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets or results of operations.

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Inflation

The effects of inflation on our operations are not quantifiable. Revenues from property operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with inflationary increases and decreases in real estate costs. Fluctuations in the rate of inflation also affect sales values of properties and the ultimate gain to be realized from property sales. To the extent that inflation affects interest rates, earnings from short-term investments, the cost of new financings and the cost of variable interest rate debt will be affected.

Tax Matters

In prior periods, TCI was part of the ARL consolidated federal group.  During the third quarter 2012, May Realty Holdings, Inc. (“MRHI”), formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc., subsidiaries acquired stock of ARL such that more than 80% of ARL was owned by the MRHI group.  As a result, TCI joined the MRHI consolidated group for federal income tax reporting.

Financial statement income varies from taxable income principally due to the accounting for income and losses of investees, gains and losses from asset sales, depreciation on owned properties, amortization of discounts on notes receivable and payable and the difference in the allowance for estimated losses. TCI had a loss for federal income tax purposes after the use of net operating loss carryforwards in the first nine months of 2014, and a loss in 2013 and 2012; therefore, it recorded no provision for income taxes.

At September 30, 2014, TCI had a net deferred tax asset of $71.1 million due to tax deductions available to it in future years.  However, as management cannot determine that it is more likely than not that TCI will realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, a 100% valuation allowance has been established.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

At September 30, 2014, our exposure to a change in interest rates on our debt is as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share):

			Weighted			Effect of 1%
			Average			Increase In
	Balance		Interest Rate			Base Rates
Notes payable:
Variable rate	$	58,520		5.34	%	$	585
Total decrease in TCI’s annual net income							585
Per share						$	0.07

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Based on an evaluation by our management (with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In December 1989, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of a total of 687,000 shares of TCI’s common stock. In June 2000, the Board increased this authorization to 1,387,000 shares. On August 10, 2010, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the share repurchase program for up to an additional 250,000 shares of common stock which results in a total authorization under the repurchase program for up to 1,637,000 shares of our common stock. This repurchase program has no termination date. The following table represents shares repurchased on a monthly basis during the third quarter of 2014:

					Total Number of		Maximum Number of
					Shares Purchased		Shares that May
	Total Number of		Average Price		as Part of Publicly		Yet be Purchased
Period	Shares Purchased		Paid per share		Announced Program		Under the Program
Balance at June 30, 2014						1,230,535		406,465
July 31, 2014		-	$	-		1,230,535		406,465
August 31, 2014		-	$	-		1,230,535		406,465
September 30, 2014		-	$	-		1,230,535		406,465
Total		-

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed with this report or incorporated by reference as indicated;

Exhibit Number	Description
3.0	Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991).
3.1	Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 3, 1996).
3.2	Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., dated October 10, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.3	Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting forth the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated October 20, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
3.4	Certificate of Designation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting forth the Voting Powers, Designations, References, Limitations, Restriction and Relative Rights of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated October 23, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.5	Certificate of Designation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting forth the Voting Powers, Designating, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions and Relative Rights of Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated September 28, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
3.6	Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Decreasing the Number of Authorized Shares of and Eliminating Series B Preferred Stock dated December 14, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001).
3.7	By-Laws of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991).
3.8	Certificate of Designation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting forth the Voting Powers, Designations, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions and Relative Rights of Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock filed August 14, 2006 with the Secretary of State of Nevada (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for event dated November 21, 2006 at Exhibit 3.8 thereof).
10.1	Advisory Agreement dated as of April 30, 2011, between Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., and Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K for event occurring May 2, 2011).
31.1*	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*	Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1*	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	Interactive data pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T.

________________________

* Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURE PAGE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
Date: November 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Daniel J. Moos
		Daniel J. Moos
		President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
		Gene S. Bertcher
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Daniel J. Moos, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluations; and

(d) Disclosed in the report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2014	/s/ Daniel J. Moos
	Daniel J. Moos
	President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Gene S. Bertcher, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluations; and

(d) Disclosed in the report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2014	/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
	Gene S. Bertcher
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906

of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Each of the undersigned officers of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 that:

(i) The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended Septmber 30, 2014, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

(ii) The information contained in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, fairly presents in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company, at and for the periods indicated.

	TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
Date: November 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Daniel J. Moos
		Daniel J. Moos
		President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 12, 2104	By:	/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
		Gene S. Bertcher
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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Summary of discontinued operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Rental and other property revenues discontinued operations
Rental and other property revenues discontinued operations	$ 1,416	$ 7,945	$ 5,328	$ 27,405
Total revenue discontinued operations	1,416	7,945	5,328	27,405
Property operating expenses discontinued operations	326	3,729	2,201	12,238
Depreciation discontinued operations	155	1,251	664	4,300
General and administrative discontinued operations	65	254	378	788
Total operating expenses discontinued operations	546	5,234	3,243	17,326
Other income discontinued operations	(36)	5	(522)	35
Mortgage and loan interest discontinued operations	(351)	(1,598)	(1,431)	(6,622)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization discontinued operations	(6)	(17)	(336)	(1,032)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties discontinued operations				(3,245)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees discontinued operations				20
Litigation settlement discontinued operations		(80)	(250)	(170)
Total other expenses discontinued operations	(393)	(1,690)	(2,539)	(11,014)
Loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate, taxes discontinued operations	477	1,021	(454)	(935)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations discontinued operations	1,770	127	14,826	24,392
Income tax (expense) discontinued operations	(786)	(402)	(5,030)	(8,210)
Income from from discontinued operations discontinued operations	$ 1,461	$ 746	$ 9,342	$ 15,247

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Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures Details
American Realty Investors, Inc.(1)	1.00%	1.99%

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)

Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable to related parties

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accounts receivable from and (accounts payable) to related parties as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Pillar			ARL		Total
Related party receivable, December 31, 2013	$	-		$	52,380	$	52,380
Cash transfers		42,266			-		42,266
Advisory fees		(5,490	)		-		(5,490	)
Net income fee		(514	)		-		(514	)
Fees and commissions		(1,571	)		-		(1,571	)
Cost reimbursements		(1,978	)		-		(1,978	)
Interest (to) from advisor		-			2,085		2,085
Notes receivable purchased		(19,915	)		-		(19,915	)
Expenses paid by advisor		(3,780	)		-		(3,780	)
Financing (mortgage payments)		(2,559	)		-		(2,559	)
Sales/purchases transactions		7,329			-		7,329
Series K preferred stock cancellation		270			-		270
Purchase of obligations		(14,058	)		16,601		2,543
Related party receivable, September 30, 2014	$	-		$	71,066	$	71,066

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Subsequent Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 04, 2014
Subsequent Transactions
Company sold Blue Ridge apartment complex in units	290
Sales price of Blue Ridge apartment complex in amount	$ 52,800,000
Company paid off the existing mortgage of Blue Ridge	23,700,000
Gain on sale of transaction with Blue Ridge	26,700,000
Company sold Sunset Lodge apartment complex in units	216
Sales price of Sunset Lodge apartment complex in amount	39,400,000
Company paid off the existing mortgage of Sunset Lodge	19,000,000
Gain on sale of transaction with Sunset Lodge	19,700,000
Acres of land known as Sunset Lodge land under contract to an independent third party	5.98
Anticipated sales price of Sunset Lodge land	1,200,000
Anticipated gain that will be recorded on Sunset Lodge land	$ 600,000

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Operating Segments information reconciliation with Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Segments information reconciliation with Consolidated Balance Sheets
Segment assets	$ 629,535	$ 666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships	1,503	5,508
Notes and interest receivables	80,788	60,812
Other assets.	184,164	238,281
Total assets	$ 895,990	$ 971,246

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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

As used herein, the terms “TCI”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” or “us” refer to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation. TCI is the successor to a California business trust which was organized on September 6, 1983, and commenced operations on January 31, 1984. Effective March 31, 2003, TCI’s financial results were consolidated in American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”) Form 10-K and related consolidated financial statements.

The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol (“TCI”). Subsidiaries of ARL own approximately 80.9% of the Company’s common stock. ARL’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (“ARL”).  We have no employees.

TCI is a “C” corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated tax return with ARL and its ultimate parent, May Realty Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc.

TCI owns approximately 81.1% of the common stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOT”). Effective July 17, 2009, IOT’s financial results were consolidated with those of ARL and TCI and their subsidiaries. Shares of IOT are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol (“IOT”).

TCI invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and also invests in mortgage loans on real estate.  Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) is the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing the affairs of TCI, and for setting the policies which guide it, the day-to-day operations of TCI are performed by Pillar, as the contractual Advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with TCI’s business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and IOT.

Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services for our real estate portfolio.  TCI engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties.  TCI also has a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”), a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future.  This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013.

Properties

We own or had interests in a total property portfolio of 43 income-producing properties as of September 30, 2014.  The properties consisted of:

• Seven commercial buildings consisting of four office buildings, one industrial warehouse and two retail centers comprising in aggregate approximately 1.8 million rentable square feet;

• 36 apartment communities totaling 6,062 units; excluding apartments being developed; and

• 4,015 acres of developed and undeveloped land.

We join with various third-party development companies to construct residential apartment communities. We are in the predevelopment process on several residential apartment communities but have not yet begun construction.  At September 30, 2014, we had no apartment projects in development.  The third-party developer typically holds a general partner, as well as a majority limited partner interest in a limited partnership formed for the purpose of building a single property while we generally take a minority limited partner interest in the limited partnership. We may contribute land to the partnership as part of our equity contribution or we may contribute the necessary funds to the partnership to acquire the land. We are required to fund all required equity contributions while the third-party developer is responsible for obtaining construction financing, hiring a general contractor and for the overall management, successful completion and delivery of the project. We generally bear all the economic risks and rewards of ownership in these partnerships and therefore include these partnerships in our consolidated financial statements. The third-party developer is paid a developer fee typically equal to a percentage of the construction costs.  When the project reaches stabilized occupancy, we acquire the third-party developer’s partnership interests in exchange for any remaining unpaid developer fees.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring matters) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year.

The year-end Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Certain 2013 financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation, including adjustments for discontinued operations.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities is included in consolidated net income. Our investment in ARL is accounted for under the equity method.

Real Estate, Depreciation and Impairment

Real estate assets are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, if deemed impaired. Major replacements and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the properties (buildings and improvements – 10-40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment – 5-10 years). The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of its real estate assets using the methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment of its existing real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, annually recurring property operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Under ASC Topic 360, a real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the undiscounted, estimated future cash flows of an asset (both the annual estimated cash flow from future operations and the estimated cash flow from the theoretical sale of the asset) over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. If any real estate asset held for investment is considered impaired, a loss is provided to reduce the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value.

Real Estate Held for Sale

We periodically classify real estate assets as “held for sale”.  An asset is classified as held for sale after the approval of our Board of Directors, after an active program to sell the asset has commenced and if the sale is probable.  One of the deciding factors in determining whether a sale is probable is whether the firm purchase commitment is obtained and whether the sale is probable within the year.  Upon the classification of a real estate asset as held for sale, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the lower of its net book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell the asset.  Subsequent to the classification of assets as held for sale, no further depreciation expense is recorded.  Real estate assets held for sale are stated separately on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Upon a decision that the sale is no longer probable, the asset is classified as an operating asset and depreciation expense is reinstated.  The operating results of real estate assets held for sale and sold are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Income from discontinued operations includes the revenues and expenses, including depreciation and interest expense, associated with the assets.  This classification of operating results as discontinued operations applies retroactively for all periods presented.  Additionally, gains and losses on assets designated as held for sale are classified as part of discontinued operations.

Cost Capitalization

Costs related to planning, developing, leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We capitalize interest to qualifying assets under development based on average accumulated expenditures outstanding during the period. In capitalizing interest to qualifying assets, we first use the interest incurred on specific project debt, if any, and next use the weighted average interest rate of non-project specific debt. We capitalize interest, real estate taxes and certain operating expenses until building construction is substantially complete and the building is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.

We capitalize leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortize them over the related lease term.

Fair Value Measurement

We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1 –	Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –	Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related Parties

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may  deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

 Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, including that which we have not yet adopted. We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

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Summary of real estate owned as of the end of the year (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of real estate owned
Apartments	$ 406,461
Commercial properties	165,249
Land held for development	145,865
Real estate held for sale	46,355
Real estate subject to sales contract	23,175
Total real estate	787,105
Less accumulated depreciation	(113,282)
Total real estate, net of depreciation	$ 673,823

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Organization and significant policies (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 17, 2009
Organization and significant policies
Percentage of common stock by subsidiaries of ARL	80.90%
Stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, owns approximately over shares of common stock IOT		81.10%
Company owned residential apartment communities	36
Number of units for residential apartments	6,062
Company owned commercial properties	7
Commercial properties comprising an aggregate of approximate square feet in millions	1.8
Investment in acres of undeveloped and partially developed land.	4,015

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Real Estate Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 23, 2014	Sep. 19, 2014	Aug. 12, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014	Apr. 03, 2014	Mar. 26, 2014	Feb. 06, 2014
Real estate Transactions
Company sold apartment complex in units	106						232
Company sold acres of land to an independent third party				24.498		6.314
Company sold a commercial building in square foot			20,715		512,593
Sale price of the property sold to an independent third party	$ 8,000,000		$ 2,600,000	$ 4,300,000	$ 16,600,000	$ 1,700,000	$ 23,100,000
The buyer assumed the existing debt secured by the property							16,500,000
Gain recorded on the sale of property			1,800,000		7,000,000	800,000	6,100,000
Company paid for existing mortgage to satisfy a portion of the multi-tract collateral debt						1,500,000
Total mortgage amount of multi-tract collateral debt						6,600,000
Company paid off the existing mortgage of the party	4,500,000		800,000	1,700,000
Additional payment made on an existing mortgage related to another parcel of land				200,000
Company acquired Sunset Lodge, a complex in units		216
Company forgave the existing receivable and all accrued interest in the amount		3,500,000
Buyer obtained a new mortgage for the transaction	$ 6,600,000

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NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Performing loans:
Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	$ 1,810
Foundation for Better Housing, Inc.. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	1,156
Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	3,923
Foundation for Better Housing, Inc.. (Vista Ridge) (1)	1,492
HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West I Apts)	1,102
HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West II Apts)	4,771
HGH Residential, Inc. (Tradewinds Development)	6,131
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station) (1)	1,481
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	2,000
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	6,363
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	4,663
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	3,057
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	6,000
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	2,250
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing) (1)	1,936
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge)	4,812
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	5,174
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell)	1,323
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli) (1)	7,966
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	1,261
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc..(1)	6,000
Other related party notes (1)	768
Other related party notes. (1)	3,568
Accrued interest performing	3,197
Total Performing	82,204
Other non-related party notes	507
Accrued interest non performing	67
Total Non-Performing	574
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,990)
Total.	$ 80,788

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 4,887	$ 3,290
Adjustments to reconcile net income applicable to common shares to net cash flows from operating activities:
Loss (gain) on sale of land	(634)	48
Gain on sale of income-producing properties	(14,826)	(24,392)
Depreciation and amortization	13,631	16,036
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		214
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs	2,379	3,473
Earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees	276	8
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accrued interest receivable	9,527	(1,440)
Other assets	2,752	138
Prepaid expense	(2,232)	(1,932)
Escrow	4,029	6,007
Earnest money	(605)	1,170
Rent receivables	(83)	2,786
Related party receivables		(3,856)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accrued interest payable	51	(2,828)
Related party payables	(18,686)	(10,057)
Other liabilities	(10,781)	(5,141)
Net cash used in operating activities	(10,315)	(16,476)
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
Originations or advances on notes receivable	(22,136)	(488)
Acquisition of land held for development	(93)	(7)
Acquisition of income-producing properties	(19,534)
Proceeds from sale of income-producing properties	43,823	76,001
Proceeds from sale of land	6,638	2,537
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities	(82)	(77)
Improvement of land held for development	(1,654)	(373)
Improvement of income-producing properties	(3,621)	(6,396)
Sales of controlling interest		54
Construction and development of new properties	(1,026)	(326)
Net cash provided by investing activities	2,315	70,925
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from notes payable	105,056	141,452
Recurring amortization of principal on notes payable	(13,942)	(11,356)
Payments on maturing notes payable	(89,420)	(189,837)
Deferred financing costs	(5,623)	(1,408)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(31)	(14)
Common stock issuance	937
Preferred stock dividends - Series C	(106)	(157)
Preferred stock dividends - Series D	(672)	(673)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,801)	(61,993)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(11,801)	(7,544)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	16,086	16,620
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	4,285	9,076
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$ 22,717	$ 29,002

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Junior Mortgage Loans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Junior Mortgage loans
Company obtained notes and accrued interest receivable from Realty Advisors Inc	$ 3,400,000	$ 4,000,000	$ 3,200,000
Notes accrue interest and maturse at an interest rate	12.00%	12.00%	12.00%
Note receivable from UHF, a related party	2,800,000
Note receivable from FBH, a related party	600,000
Note receivable from Regis, a related party	1,500,000
Accrued interest receivable from Basic Capital Management, Inc	$ 500,000

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 13, 2013
Dynex Commercial, Inc. and Dynex Capital, Inc
Loans were to be made to the entities Under the original loan commitment	$ 160,000,000
Jury awarded "increased costs" damages to American Realty Trust, Inc	960,646.28
Jury awarded "lost opportunity" damages to American Realty Trust, Inc	11,161,520
Total damages in favor of TCI and its subsidiaries	12,122,166.28
TCI was entitled to damages for "lost opportunities" relating to tenant improvements and awarded TCI an additional amount	$ 252,577

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets {1}
Real estate, at cost	$ 717,575	$ 777,974
Real estate held for sale at cost, net of depreciation ($2,066 for 2014 and $2,390 for 2013)	44,289	16,427
Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation ($2,212 for 2014 and $1,949 for 2013)	20,963	29,353
Less accumulated depreciation	(109,004)	(127,952)
Total real estate	673,823	695,802
Notes and interest receivable:
Performing (including $69,854 in 2014 and $66,431 in 2013 from related parties)	82,204	69,626
Non-performing	574	543
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (including $1,825 in 2014 and $2,098 in 2013 from related parties)	(1,990)	(2,262)
Total notes and interest receivable	80,788	67,907
Cash and cash equivalents	4,285	16,086
Restricted cash	27,811	31,799
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees	1,503	1,697
Receivable from related party	71,066	52,380
Other assets	36,714	32,000
Total assets	895,990	897,671
Liabilities:
Notes and interest payable	545,338	562,734
Notes related to real estate held for sale	42,883	17,100
Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts	18,769	23,011
Deferred gain (from sales to related parties)	53,096	53,096
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $4,327 in 2014 and $4,697 in 2013 to related parties)	39,319	50,160
Total liabilities	699,405	706,101
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, Series C: $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero shares in 2014 and 30,000 shares in 2013 (liquidation preference $100 per share). Series D: $0.01 par value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2014 and 2013 (liquidation preference $100 per share)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,717,967 and 8,413,669 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively; outstanding 8,717,767 and 8,413,469 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively	87	84
Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2014 and 2013	(2)	(2)
Paid-in capital	271,876	271,720
Retained earnings	(93,434)	(98,029)
Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity	178,528	173,774
Non-controlling interest	18,057	17,796
Total shareholders' equity	196,585	191,570
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 895,990	$ 897,671

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total Equity USD ($)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) USD ($)	Preferred Stock	Common Stock Shares	Common Stock Amount	Treasury Stock	Paid-in Capital USD ($)	Retained Earnings USD ($)	Non-Controlling Interest USD ($)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	191,570	(99,647)	1	8,413,669	84	(2)	271,720	(98,029)	17,796
Series C preferred stock dividends (7.0% per year)	$ (106)						$ (106)
Series D preferred stock dividends (9.0% per year)	(672)						(672)
Net income	4,887	4,887						4,595	292
Issuance of common stock	937			304,298	3		934
Distributions to non-controlling interests	$ (31)								$ (31)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	196,585	(94,760)	1	8,717,967	87	(2)	271,876	(93,434)	18,057

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Summary of notes and interest payable (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Real estate subject to sales contract	$ 23,175
Notes Payable
Apartments	375,504
Commercial	92,128
Land	69,338
Real estate held for sale	42,783
Real estate subject to sales contract	17,164
Other	6,822
Total	603,739
Accrued Interest
Apartments	1,016
Commercial	413
Land	117
Real estate held for sale	100
Real estate subject to sales contract	1,605
Total	3,251
Total Debt
Apartments	376,520
Commercial	92,541
Land	69,455
Real estate held for sale	42,883
Real estate subject to sales contract	18,769
Other	6,822
Total	$ 606,990

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NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE (Tables)

Mortgage notes receivable consist of first, wraparound and junior mortgage loans

 Our mortgage notes receivable consist of first, wraparound and junior mortgage loans (dollars in thousands):

		Maturity	Interest
Borrower		Date	Rate	Amount	Security
Performing loans:
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/19	12.00%	$      1,810	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/17	12.00%	1,156	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	04/19	12.00%	3,923	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,492	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West I Apts)	07/19	12.00%	1,102	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West II Apts)	07/19	12.00%	4,771	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Tradewinds Development)	07/19	12.00%	6,131	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,481	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Temple, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,000	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,363	Membership interest in Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,663	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	3,057	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,000	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,250	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,936	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Parkside Crossing, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,812	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	5,174	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,323	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Terrell, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli) (1)	12/32	12.00%	7,966	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Tivoli, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,261	Unsecured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	03/17	5.00%	6,000	Unsecured
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	768	Various secured interests
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	3,568	Various unsecured interests
	Accrued interest			3,197
Total Performing				$    82,204
Non-Performing loans:
	Other non-related party notes	Various	Various	507	Secured
	Accrued interest			67
Total Non-Performing				$         574
	Allowance for doubtful accounts			(1,990)
Total				$    80,788

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Related party transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Pillar	ARL	Total.
Related party receivable at Dec. 31, 2013		$ 52,380	$ 52,380
Cash transfers	42,266		42,266
Advisory fees	(5,490)		(5,490)
Net income fee	(514)		(514)
Fees and commissions	(1,571)		(1,571)
Cost reimbursements	(1,978)		(1,978)
Interest (to) from advisor		2,085	2,085
Notes receivable purchased	(19,915)		(19,915)
Expenses paid by advisor	(3,780)		(3,780)
Financing (mortgage payments)	(2,559)		(2,559)
Sales/purchases transactions	7,329		7,329
Series K preferred stock cancellation	270		270
Purchase of obligations	(14,058)	16,601	2,543
Related party receivable, at Sep. 30, 2014		$ 71,066	$ 71,066

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Scheduled principal payments of notes payable (Tables)

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Sep. 30, 2014

Scheduled principal payments of notes payable

Scheduled principal payments of notes payables

Below is a summary of our notes and interest payable as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Notes Payable		Accrued Interest		Total Debt
Apartments	$	375,504	$	1,016	$	376,520
Commercial		92,128		413		92,541
Land		69,338		117		69,455
Real estate held for sale		42,783		100		42,883
Real estate subject to sales contract		17,164		1,605		18,769
Other		6,822		-		6,822
Total	$	603,739	$	3,251	$	606,990

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income (loss)
Net income	$ 4,887	$ 3,290
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total comprehensive income	4,887	3,290
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(292)	(323)
Comprehensive income attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	$ 4,595	$ 2,967

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICALS (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICALS
Depreciation of Real Estate held for sale at cost	$ 2,066	$ 2,390
Depreciation of Real Estate subject to sales contracts at cost	2,212	1,949
Performing Notes and Interest Receivable from related parties	69,854	66,431
Allowance for doubtful accounts from related parties	1,825	2,098
Accounts payable and other liabilities from related parties	$ 4,327	$ 4,697
Preferred stock Series C, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock Series C, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock Series C, shares issued	0
Preferred stock Series C, shares outstanding	0
Preferred stock Series C, liquidation preference per share	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred stock Series D, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock Series D, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock Series D, shares issued	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock Series D, shares outstanding	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock Series D, liquidation preference per share	$ 100	$ 100
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,717,967	8,413,669
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,717,967	8,413,669
Treasury stock, shares	200	200

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND LIQUIDITY

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Sep. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND LIQUIDITY

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND LIQUIDITY

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND LIQUIDITY

Dynex Commercial, Inc. and Dynex Capital, Inc.

On February 13, 2013, the Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas (the “Fifth Court of Appeals”) rendered an opinion involving Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (the “Issuer” or “TCI”) in Case No. 05-04-01358-CV styled Basic Capital Management, Inc., American Realty Trust, Inc., Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc. and Dynex Capital, Inc.  The case was on appeal from the 68th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas, had previously been appealed to the Fifth Court of Appeals and further appealed to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas which had remanded the instant case back to the Fifth Court of Appeals to address certain issues.  The case had its origin with Dynex Commercial making loans to Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. (subsidiaries of Continental Mortgage & Equity Trust (“CMET”), an entity which merged into TCI in 1999 after the original suit was filed).  Under the original loan commitment, $160,000,000 in loans were to be made to the entities.  The loans were conditioned on the execution of a commitment between Dynex Commercial and Basic.

An original trial to a jury resulted in the jury awarding significant damages to Basic for “lost opportunity,” awarding damages in “increased costs” and “lost opportunity” damages to American Realty Trust, Inc. (“ART”) and damages of $960,646.28 in “increased costs” and $11,161,520 for “lost opportunity” damages in favor of TCI and its subsidiaries (a total of $12,122,166.28).  The original Trial Court ignored the jury’s findings and entered a “Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict” (“JNOV”) in Dynex’s favor; the Fifth Court of Appeals has now ruled that the JNOV was improper because there was sufficient evidence to support the jury’s findings.  As a result, the Fifth Court of Appeals ordered the Trial Court to enter a new judgment consistent with the jury’s original findings.

 The Fifth Court of Appeals also determined that TCI was entitled to damages for “lost opportunities” relating to tenant improvements and awarded TCI an additional $252,577.  Issues relating to attorney’s fees were also addressed with the Fifth Court of Appeals ordering the Trial Court to “re-try” the issue of attorney’s fees to determine the amount of fees to which TCI would be entitled on a “breach of commitment” claim.  In addition, as a result of the changes in amounts awarded and passage of time, the Fifth Court of Appeals also ordered the Trial Court to recalculate the correct amounts of pre and post-judgment interest owed to Appellants.

While the fifteen year old controversy is not yet fully resolved, the Fifth Court of Appeals opinion is favorable to TCI, but TCI expects continued challenges by Dynex to the Fifth Court of Appeals opinion and any ultimate award of damages by the Trial Court.

Liquidity. Management believes that TCI will generate excess cash from property operations in 2014; such excess, however, will not be sufficient to discharge all of TCI’s obligations as they become due. Management intends to sell land and income-producing real estate, refinance real estate and obtain additional borrowings primarily secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements.

Partnership Buyouts. TCI is the limited partner in various partnerships related to the construction of residential properties.  As permitted in the respective partnership agreements, TCI intends to purchase the interests of the general and any other limited partners in these partnerships subsequent to the completion of these projects. The amounts paid to buy out the non-affiliated partners are limited to development fees earned by the non-affiliated partners, and are set forth in the respective partnership agreements.

 Litigation. The ownership of property and provision of services to the public as tenants entails an inherent risk of liability. Although the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various items of litigation incidental to and in the ordinary course of its business, in the opinion of management, the outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s financial condition, results of operation or liquidity.

The Company is involved in and vigorously defending against, a number of deficiency claims with respect to assets that have been foreclosed by various lenders. Such claims are generally against a consolidated subsidiary as the borrower or the Company as a guarantor of indebtedness or performance. Some of these proceedings may ultimately result in an unfavorable determination for the Company and/or one of its consolidated subsidiaries. While we cannot predict the final result of such proceedings, management believes that the maximum exposure to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, if any, will not exceed approximately $20.0 million in the aggregate and will occur, if at all, in future years.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 05, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS INC
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000733590
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,717,767
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (“EPS”) have been computed pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share”. The computation of basic EPS is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations, adjusted for preferred dividends, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Shares issued during the period shall be weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding.

Prior to July 9, 2014, we had 30,000 shares of Series C cumulative convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding. These 30,000 shares were owned by RAI, a related party, and had accrued dividends unpaid of $0.9 million.  The stock had a liquidation preference of $100.00 per share. After September 30, 2006, the stock could be converted into common stock at 90% of the daily average closing price of the common stock for the prior five trading days. On July 9, 2014, RAI converted all 30,000 shares into the requisite number of shares of common stock.  The conversion resulted in the issuance of 304,298 new shares of common stock.  The effects of the Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock are no longer included in the dilutive earnings per share calculation for the current period, but are considered in the calculation for the prior period if applying the if-converted method is dilutive.

As of September 30, 2014, we have 5,000 shares of stock options outstanding, which will expire on January 1, 2015, if not exercised. These options are considered in the computation of diluted earnings per share if the effect of applying the “treasury stock” method is dilutive.

As of September 30, 2014, the stock options were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the EPS calculations.  In the prior period, the preferred stock was anti-dilutive and thus not included in the EPS calculation.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues (including $175 and $165 for the three $497 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)months and $526 and	$ 18,466	$ 18,663	$ 55,281	$ 55,257
Expenses:
Property operating expenses (including $161 and $169 for the three months and $454 and $522 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)	10,077	9,543	28,640	27,041
Depreciation and amortization	4,415	4,024	12,967	11,737
General and administrative (including $714 and $665 for the three months and $2,114 and $2,105 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)	1,131	1,468	5,417	4,696
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		214		214
Net income fee to related party	(186)	55	514	159
Advisory fee to related party	1,826	2,168	5,490	6,377
Total operating expenses	17,263	17,472	53,028	50,224
Net operating income	1,203	1,191	2,253	5,033
Other income (expense):
Interest income (including $2,718 and $2,168 for the three months and $8,835 and $6,456 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)	3,064	2,131	9,181	6,427
Other income	344	72	741	242
Mortgage and loan interest (including $0 and $397 for the three months and $31 and $1,323 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)	(7,214)	(7,280)	(21,286)	(22,380)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization	(829)	(72)	(2,043)	(2,440)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties	(1,044)		(2,626)	(3,963)
Loss on the sale of investments		(275)		(283)
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees	10	(30)	(5)	(28)
Litigation settlement	(86)	(2,739)	3,666	(2,727)
Total other expenses	(5,755)	(8,193)	(12,372)	(25,152)
Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes	(4,552)	(7,002)	(10,119)	(20,119)
Gain (loss) on land sales	40		634	(48)
Net loss from continuing operations before taxes	(4,512)	(7,002)	(9,485)	(20,167)
Income tax benefit	786	402	5,030	8,210
Net loss from continuing operations	(3,726)	(6,600)	(4,455)	(11,957)
Discontinued operations:
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations	477	1,021	(454)	(935)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations	1,770	127	14,826	24,392
Income tax (expense) discontinued operations	(786)	(402)	(5,030)	(8,210)
Net income from discontinued operations (1)	1,461	746	9,342	15,247
Net income (loss)	(2,265)	(5,854)	4,887	3,290
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	(81)	(97)	(292)	(323)
Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	(2,346)	(5,951)	4,595	2,967
Preferred dividend requirement	(227)	(279)	(778)	(830)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares (1)	(2,573)	(6,230)	3,817	2,137
Earnings per share - basic
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (0.46)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.65)	$ (1.56)
Net income from discontinued operations	$ 0.17	$ 0.09	$ 1.10	$ 1.81
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares	$ (0.29)	$ (0.74)	$ 0.45	$ 0.25
Earnings per share - diluted
Net loss from continuing operations.	$ (0.46)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.65)	$ (1.56)
Net income from discontinued operations.	$ 0.17	$ 0.09	$ 1.10	$ 1.81
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares.	$ (0.29)	$ (0.74)	$ 0.45	$ 0.25
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share	8,688,018	8,413,469	8,505,991	8,413,469
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share	8,688,018	8,413,469	8,505,991	8,413,469
Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
Net loss from continuing operations,	(3,807)	(6,697)	(4,747)	(12,280)
Net income from discontinued operations,	1,461	746	9,342	15,247
Net income (loss).	$ (2,346)	$ (5,951)	$ 4,595	$ 2,967

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES

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Sep. 30, 2014

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT-VENTURES AND INVESTEES

NOTE 4. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other investees in which we have a 20% to 50% interest or otherwise exercise significant influence, are carried at cost and adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses under the equity method of accounting. ARL is our parent company (owning together with subsidiaries 81% of TCI’s Common Stock) and is considered as an unconsolidated joint venture.

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees consist of the following:

	Percentage ownership as of
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
American Realty Investors, Inc.(1)		1.00	%		1.99	%
(1) Unconsolidated investment in parent company owning 140,000 shares of ARL Common Stock

 Our interest in the common stock of ARL in the amount of 1.00% is accounted for under the equity method because we exercise significant influence over the operations and financial activities. Accordingly, the investments are carried at cost, adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of earnings or losses.

The Company acquired 135,000 shares of ARL Series K preferred stock on May 7, 2013.  It was pledged as collateral on a $5.0 million promissory note relating to the Amoco Building settlement agreement.  This note has been paid in full and the stock was released.  The par value per share was $2 and the liquidation preference was $22 per share.  It was convertible to common stock at a rate of 5 to 1.  The Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

 The following is a summary of the financial position and results of operations from our unconsolidated parent (dollars in thousands):

As of September 30,	2014			2013
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation	$	15,087		$	44,306
Notes receivable		67,419			44,328
Other assets		128,587			135,883
Notes payable		(52,036	)		(60,237	)
Other liabilities		(92,664	)		(93,483	)
Shareholders' equity		(66,393	)		(70,797	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,		2014			2013
Rents and interest and other income	$	9,785		$	9,450
Depreciation		(204	)		(220	)
Operating expenses		(4,340	)		(6,420	)
Gain on land sales		-			611
Interest expense		(5,287	)		(4,773	)
Loss from continuing operations		(46	)		(1,352	)
Loss from discontinued operations		-			(15	)
Net loss	$	(46	)	$	(1,367	)
Company's proportionate share of loss (1)	$	(0.46	)	$	(27	)
(1) Loss represents continued and discontinued operations

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NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

 NOTE 3. NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

A portion of our assets are invested in mortgage notes receivable, principally secured by real estate. We may originate mortgage loans in conjunction with providing purchase money financing of property sales. Notes receivable are generally collateralized by real estate or interests in real estate and personal guarantees of the borrower and, unless noted otherwise, are so secured. Management intends to service and hold for investment the mortgage notes in our portfolio. A majority of the notes receivable provide for principal to be paid at maturity.  Our mortgage notes receivable consist of first, wraparound and junior mortgage loans (dollars in thousands):

		Maturity	Interest
Borrower		Date	Rate	Amount	Security
Performing loans:
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/19	12.00%	$      1,810	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Preserve at Prairie Pointe) (1)	03/17	12.00%	1,156	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	04/19	12.00%	3,923	Secured
	Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (Vista Ridge) (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,492	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West I Apts)	07/19	12.00%	1,102	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Park West II Apts)	07/19	12.00%	4,771	Secured
	HGH Residential, Inc. (Tradewinds Development)	07/19	12.00%	6,131	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,481	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Temple, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,000	Secured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,363	Membership interest in Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,663	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)	12/32	12.00%	3,057	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	6,000	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)	12/32	12.00%	2,250	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,936	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Parkside Crossing, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	4,812	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)	12/32	12.00%	5,174	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell) (1)	12/32	12.00%	1,323	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Terrell, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli) (1)	12/32	12.00%	7,966	100% Interest in Unified Housing of Tivoli, LLC
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	06/17	12.00%	1,261	Unsecured
	Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)	03/17	5.00%	6,000	Unsecured
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	768	Various secured interests
	Other related party notes (1)	Various	Various	3,568	Various unsecured interests
	Accrued interest			3,197
Total Performing				$    82,204
Non-Performing loans:
	Other non-related party notes	Various	Various	507	Secured
	Accrued interest			67
Total Non-Performing				$         574
	Allowance for doubtful accounts			(1,990)
Total				$    80,788
(1)  Related party notes

At September 30, 2014, we had junior mortgage loans and accrued interest receivable from related parties, net of allowances, totaling $68.0 million.  We recognized interest income of $6.7 million related to these notes receivables.

The Company has various notes receivable from Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”) and Foundation for Better Housing, Inc. (“FBH”).  UHF and FBH are determined to be related parties due to our significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured under the notes receivable.  Payments are due from surplus cash flow of operations of the properties.  A sale or refinance of any of the properties underlying these notes will be used to repay outstanding interest and principal for the remaining notes for the specific borrower.  These notes are cross-collateralized for the specific borrower, but to the extent cash is received from a specific UHF or FBH property, it is applied first against any outstanding interest for the related-property note.  The allowance on the UHF notes was a purchase allowance that was netted against the notes when acquired.

In the 1st quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $3.2 million in notes and accrued interest receivable from Realty Advisors Inc. (“RAI”), a related party.  These notes are due from FBH, a related party.  The notes accrue interest at 12% and mature at various times.

In the 2nd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $4.0 million in a note receivable from RAI.  This note is due from FBH.  The note accrues interest at 12% and matures in April, 2019.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $3.4 million in notes receivable from RAI.  $2.8 million of the notes are due from UHF, and $0.6 million are due from FBH, both are related parties.  These notes accrue interest at 12% and have various maturity dates in 2017.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $1.5 million in a note receivable from Regis, a related party.  This note is due from FBH.    The note accrues interest at 12% and matures in June, 2017.

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Company obtained $0.5 million in a note and accrued interest receivable from Basic Capital Management, Inc. (“Basic”), a related party.  The note is due from UHF, The note accrues interest at 5.25% until August, 2015 then at 12% until maturity in December, 2027.

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES (Tables)

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND INVESTEES (Tables)

Investments accounted for via the equity method

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees consist of the following:

	Percentage ownership as of
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
American Realty Investors, Inc.(1)		1.00	%		1.99	%
(1) Unconsolidated investment in parent company owning 140,000 shares of ARL Common Stock

Summary of the financial position and results of operations from unconsolidated joint ventures and other investees

The following is a summary of the financial position and results of operations from our unconsolidated parent (dollars in thousands):

As of September 30,	2014			2013
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation	$	15,087		$	44,306
Notes receivable		67,419			44,328
Other assets		128,587			135,883
Notes payable		(52,036	)		(60,237	)
Other liabilities		(92,664	)		(93,483	)
Shareholders' equity		(66,393	)		(70,797	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,		2014			2013
Rents and interest and other income	$	9,785		$	9,450
Depreciation		(204	)		(220	)
Operating expenses		(4,340	)		(6,420	)
Gain on land sales		-			611
Interest expense		(5,287	)		(4,773	)
Loss from continuing operations		(46	)		(1,352	)
Loss from discontinued operations		-			(15	)
Net loss	$	(46	)	$	(1,367	)
Company's proportionate share of loss (1)	$	(0.46	)	$	(27	)
(1) Loss represents continued and discontinued operations

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 4, 2014, the Company sold a 290-unit complex known as Blue Ridge, located in Midland, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $52.8 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $23.7 million.  A gain of $26.7 million was recorded on the sale.

Sunset Lodge, a 216-unit complex located in Odessa, Texas, is under contract to an independent third party, with an anticipated sales price of $39.4 million.  The purchaser will buy the property subject to the existing mortgage of $19.0 million.  A gain of $19.7 million will be recorded on the sale.

5.98 acres of land known as Sunset Lodge land, located in Odessa, Texas, is under contract to an independent third party, for an anticipated sales price of $1.2 million.  A gain of $0.6 million will be recorded on the sale.

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OPERATING SEGMENTS

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OPERATING SEGMENTS

OPERATING SEGMENTS

NOTE 7. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Our segments are based on our method of internal reporting which classifies our operations by property type. Our property types are grouped into commercial, apartments, land and other operating segments. Significant differences between and among the accounting policies of the operating segments as compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements principally involve the calculation and allocation of administrative and other expenses. Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating segments and allocates resources to them based on their net operating income and cash flow.

Items of income that are not reflected in the segments are interest, other income, gain on debt extinguishment, gain on condemnation award, equity in partnerships, and gains on sale of real estate. Expenses that are not reflected in the segments are provision for losses, advisory fees, net income and incentive fees, general and administrative, non-controlling interests and net loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate.

The segment labeled as “Other” consists of revenue and operating expenses related to the notes receivable and corporate debt.

Presented below is our reportable segments’ operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, including segment assets and expenditures (dollars in thousands):

	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,268		$	14,187		$	-		$	11	$	18,466
Property operating expenses		2,680			6,856			534			7		10,077
Depreciation		1,924			2,491			-			-		4,415
Mortgage and loan interest		1,239			3,658			940			1,377		7,214
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		6			538			98			187		829
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			1,026			18			-		1,044
Interest income		-			-			-			3,064		3,064
Gain on land sales		-			-			40			-		40
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,581	)	$	(382	)	$	(1,550	)	$	1,504	$	(2,009	)
Capital expenditures		485			38			1,435			-		1,958
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	2,582		$	-		$	4,269		$	-	$	6,851
Cost of sale		812			-			4,229			-		5,041
Gain on sale	$	1,770		$	-		$	40		$	-	$	1,810
	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,867		$	13,700		$	2		$	94	$	18,663
Property operating expenses		2,857			6,407			260			19		9,543
Depreciation		1,519			2,505			-			-		4,024
Mortgage and loan interest		1,256			3,846			1,525			653		7,280
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		15			(13	)		31			39		72
Interest income		-			-			-			2,131		2,131
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(780	)	$	955		$	(1,814	)	$	1,514	$	(125	)
Capital expenditures		2,955			37			83			-		3,075
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Cost of sale		-			(127	)		-			-		(127	)
Gain on sale	$	-		$	127		$	-		$	-	$	127

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,009	)	$	(125	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(1,131	)		(1,468	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		186			(55	)
Advisory fee to related party		(1,826	)		(2,168	)
Other income		344			72
Loss on sale of investment		-			(275	)
Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		10			(30	)
Litigation settlement		(86	)		(2,739	)
Income tax benefit		786			402
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,726	)	$	(6,600	)

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	13,143		$	42,105		$	-		$	33	$	55,281
Property operating expenses		8,526			19,175			927			12		28,640
Depreciation		5,448			7,519			-			-		12,967
Mortgage and loan interest		4,186			11,100			3,355			2,645		21,286
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		24			1,472			172			375		2,043
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		9			2,599			18			-		2,626
Interest income		-			-			-			9,181		9,181
Gain on land sales		-			-			634			-		634
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(5,050	)	$	240		$	(3,838	)	$	6,182	$	(2,466	)
Capital expenditures		3,474			137			1,586			-		5,197
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	19,182		$	23,131		$	4,986		$	-	$	47,299
Cost of sale		10,409			17,078			4,352			-		31,839
Gain on sale	$	8,773		$	6,053		$	634		$	-	$	15,460
	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	14,630		$	40,493		$	36		$	98	$	55,257
Property operating expenses		8,092			18,140			780			29		27,041
Depreciation		4,246			7,491			-			-		11,737
Mortgage and loan interest		4,098			11,923			4,303			2,056		22,380
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		55			2,225			118			42		2,440
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			3,937			-			26		3,963
Interest income		-			-			-			6,427		6,427
Loss on land sales		-			-			(48	)		-		(48	)
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,861	)	$	(3,223	)	$	(5,213	)	$	4,372	$	(5,925	)
Capital expenditures		5,869			147			364			-		6,380
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	26,974		$	50,122		$	2,250		$	-	$	79,346
Cost of sale		14,914			37,790			2,298			-		55,002
Gain (loss) on sale	$	12,060		$	12,332		$	(48	)	$	-	$	24,344

The tables below reconcile the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,466	)	$	(5,925	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(5,417	)		(4,696	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		(514	)		(159	)
Advisory fee to related party		(5,490	)		(6,377	)
Other income		741			242
Loss on sale of investment		-			(283	)
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		(5	)		(28	)
Litigation settlement		3,666			(2,727	)
Income tax benefit		5,030			8,210
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(4,455	)	$	(11,957	)

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

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NOTES PAYABLE.

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NOTES PAYABLE.

NOTES-PAYABLE

NOTE 5. NOTES PAYABLE

Below is a summary of our notes and interest payable as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Notes Payable		Accrued Interest		Total Debt
Apartments	$	375,504	$	1,016	$	376,520
Commercial		92,128		413		92,541
Land		69,338		117		69,455
Real estate held for sale		42,783		100		42,883
Real estate subject to sales contract		17,164		1,605		18,769
Other		6,822		-		6,822
Total	$	603,739	$	3,251	$	606,990

The segment labeled as “Other” consists of unsecured or stock-secured notes payable.

With respect to the additional notes payable due to the acquisition of properties or refinancing of existing mortgages, a summary of some of the more significant transactions is discussed below:

On February 12, 2014, the Company exercised the first prepayment option on the settlement with the lender relating to the Amoco Building and paid $1.2 million to settle all obligations.  The remaining balance of the note in the amount of $3.5 million, along with accrued interest, was forgiven.  The 135,000 shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock of ARL that was pledged to the lender has been released to TCI.  The Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

On February 28, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Parc at Denham Springs apartments, a 224-unit complex located in Denham Springs, Louisiana, for a new mortgage of $19.2 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $19.2 million and $1.6 million in closing costs.  The note accrues interest at 3.75% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing April 1, 2051.

On March 25, 2014, the Company exercised its lender granted option under the settlement agreement relating to the Galleria East Center Retail / Showcase Chevrolet land which was transferred to the existing lender on February 4, 2011.  We paid the balance of the notes along with all accrued and unpaid interest and received a reduction in price of $0.4 million.

On March 28, 2014, the Company secured financing of $40.0 million from an independent third party.  The note has a term of five years at an interest rate of 12.0%.  The note is interest only for the first year with quarterly principal payments due of $500,000 starting April 1, 2015.  The loan is secured by various equity interests in residential apartments and can be prepaid at a penalty rate of 4% for year 1 with the penalty declining by 1% each year thereafter.

On March 31, 2014, the Company entered into a settlement agreement relating to the Fenton Centre building which was transferred to the existing lender on June 7, 2011.  The total amount of the settlement was $7.0 million, $5.0 million was paid at the time of the settlement and the remaining $2.0 million will be paid out in equal monthly installments through November 5, 2015.

On May 28, 2014, a $1.5 million principal payment was made to the existing Realty Advisors, Inc. mortgage and two additional land parcels, including 8.0 acres of Ladue land owned by TCI and 16.75 acres of Valwood land owned by ARL, were substituted as collateral under the note in exchange for a release of a $4 million deposit account.  The principal balance is allocated based on the land valuation.

On July 31, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Desoto Ranch apartments, a 248-unit complex located in Desoto, Texas, for a new mortgage of $15.7 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $15.7 million and $0.5 million in closing costs.   The note accrues interest at 3.50% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing June 1, 2050.

On August 28, 2014, the Company refinanced the existing mortgage on Treehouse apartments, a 160-unit complex located in Irving, Texas, for a new mortgage of $5.8 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.7 million and $1.1 million in closing costs and escrows.   The note accrues interest at 3.55% and payments of interest and principal are due monthly, maturing September 1, 2044.

On September 23, 2014, the Company sold a 106-unit complex known as Bridgewood Ranch, located in Kaufman, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $8.0 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.5 million and the buyer obtained a new mortgage of $6.6 million.  We did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement as a result of having the option to repurchase the sold property at a later date.   The exercise of the option is subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  We determined a sale had not occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remains on our books.

There are various land mortgages, secured by the property, that are in the process of a modification or extension to the original note due to expiration of the loan.  We are in constant contact with these lenders, working together in order to modify the terms of these loans and we anticipate a timely resolution that is similar to the existing agreement or subsequent modification.

The properties that we have sold to a related party and have deferred the recognition of the sale are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These properties were sold to a related party in order to help facilitate an appropriate debt or organizational restructure and may or may not be transferred back to the seller upon resolution. These properties have mortgages that are secured by the property and many have corporate guarantees. According to the loan documents, the maker is currently in default on these mortgages primarily due to lack of payment and is actively involved in discussions with every lender in order to settle or cure the default situation. We have reviewed each asset and taken impairment to the extent we feel the value of the property was less than our current basis.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accounts receivable from and (accounts payable) to related parties as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Pillar			ARL		Total
Related party receivable, December 31, 2013	$	-		$	52,380	$	52,380
Cash transfers		42,266			-		42,266
Advisory fees		(5,490	)		-		(5,490	)
Net income fee		(514	)		-		(514	)
Fees and commissions		(1,571	)		-		(1,571	)
Cost reimbursements		(1,978	)		-		(1,978	)
Interest (to) from advisor		-			2,085		2,085
Notes receivable purchased		(19,915	)		-		(19,915	)
Expenses paid by advisor		(3,780	)		-		(3,780	)
Financing (mortgage payments)		(2,559	)		-		(2,559	)
Sales/purchases transactions		7,329			-		7,329
Series K preferred stock cancellation		270			-		270
Purchase of obligations		(14,058	)		16,601		2,543
Related party receivable, September 30, 2014	$	-		$	71,066	$	71,066

During the ordinary course of business, we have related party transactions that include, but are not limited to, rental income, interest income, interest expense, general and administrative costs, commissions, management fees, and property expenses. In addition, we have assets and liabilities that include related party amounts. The related party amounts included in assets and liabilities, and the related party revenues and expenses received/paid are shown on the face of the financial statements.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NOTE 8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

We apply the provisions of ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment”. ASC Topic 360 requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell. In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

   Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended September 30, 2014.   Included in discontinued operations are a total of five and 20 properties for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Properties sold in 2014 have been reclassified to discontinued operations for current and prior year reporting periods.  In 2014, we sold one apartment complex (Pecan Pointe), two commercial properties (1010 Common and Sesame Square) and have two apartment complexes held for sale (Blue Ridge and Sunset Lodge).  In 2013, we sold 11 apartment complexes (Dorado Ranch, Huntington Ridge, Laguna Vista, Legends of El Paso, Mariposa Villas, Paramount Terrace, River Oaks, Savoy of Garland, Stonebridge at City Park, Verandas at City View and Vistas of Pinnacle Park) and four commercial properties (225 Baronne, Amoco, Ergon and Eton Square).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years.  The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues	$	1,416		$	7,945		$	5,328		$	27,405
		1,416			7,945			5,328			27,405
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		326			3,729			2,201			12,238
Depreciation		155			1,251			664			4,300
General and administrative		65			254			378			788
Total operating expenses		546			5,234			3,243			17,326
Other income (expense):
Other income		(36	)		5			(522	)		35
Mortgage and loan interest		(351	)		(1,598	)		(1,431	)		(6,622	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(6	)		(17	)		(336	)		(1,032	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-						-			(3,245	)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees		-			-			-			20
Litigation settlement		-			(80	)		(250	)		(170	)
Total other expenses		(393	)		(1,690	)		(2,539	)		(11,014	)
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and tax		477			1,021			(454	)		(935	)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		1,770			127			14,826			24,392
Income tax expense		(786	)		(402	)		(5,030	)		(8,210	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	1,461		$	746		$	9,342		$	15,247

Our application of ASC Topic 360 results in the presentation of the net operating results of these qualifying properties sold or held for sale during 2014 as income from discontinued operations. This does not have an impact on net income available to common shareholders and only impacts the presentation of these properties within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Summary of the financial position and results of operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of the financial position and results of operations
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation;	$ 15,087	$ 44,306
Notes receivable;	67,419	44,328
Other assets;	128,587	135,883
Notes payable;	(52,036)	(60,237)
Other liabilities;	(92,664)	(93,483)
Shareholders' equity;	$ (66,393)	$ (70,797)

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REAL ESTATE (Tables)

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REAL ESTATE (Tables)

Real estate owned

Below is a summary of the real estate owned as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Apartments	$	406,461
Commercial properties		165,249
Land held for development		145,865
Real estate held for sale		46,355
Real estate subject to sales contract		23,175
Total real estate	$	787,105
Less accumulated depreciation		(113,282	)
Total real estate, net of depreciation	$	673,823

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OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)

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OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)

Segments operating income including segment assets and expenditures

Presented below is our reportable segments’ operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, including segment assets and expenditures (dollars in thousands):

	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,268		$	14,187		$	-		$	11	$	18,466
Property operating expenses		2,680			6,856			534			7		10,077
Depreciation		1,924			2,491			-			-		4,415
Mortgage and loan interest		1,239			3,658			940			1,377		7,214
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		6			538			98			187		829
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			1,026			18			-		1,044
Interest income		-			-			-			3,064		3,064
Gain on land sales		-			-			40			-		40
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,581	)	$	(382	)	$	(1,550	)	$	1,504	$	(2,009	)
Capital expenditures		485			38			1,435			-		1,958
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	2,582		$	-		$	4,269		$	-	$	6,851
Cost of sale		812			-			4,229			-		5,041
Gain on sale	$	1,770		$	-		$	40		$	-	$	1,810
	Commercial
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	4,867		$	13,700		$	2		$	94	$	18,663
Property operating expenses		2,857			6,407			260			19		9,543
Depreciation		1,519			2,505			-			-		4,024
Mortgage and loan interest		1,256			3,846			1,525			653		7,280
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		15			(13	)		31			39		72
Interest income		-			-			-			2,131		2,131
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(780	)	$	955		$	(1,814	)	$	1,514	$	(125	)
Capital expenditures		2,955			37			83			-		3,075
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Cost of sale		-			(127	)		-			-		(127	)
Gain on sale	$	-		$	127		$	-		$	-	$	127

Segment information to the corresponding amounts in Statements of Operations

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,009	)	$	(125	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(1,131	)		(1,468	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		186			(55	)
Advisory fee to related party		(1,826	)		(2,168	)
Other income		344			72
Loss on sale of investment		-			(275	)
Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		10			(30	)
Litigation settlement		(86	)		(2,739	)
Income tax benefit		786			402
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,726	)	$	(6,600	)

The tables below reconcile the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Segment operating loss	$	(2,466	)	$	(5,925	)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
General and administrative		(5,417	)		(4,696	)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		-			(214	)
Net income fee to related party		(514	)		(159	)
Advisory fee to related party		(5,490	)		(6,377	)
Other income		741			242
Loss on sale of investment		-			(283	)
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees		(5	)		(28	)
Litigation settlement		3,666			(2,727	)
Income tax benefit		5,030			8,210
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(4,455	)	$	(11,957	)

Segment information to amounts in the Balance Sheets

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	13,143		$	42,105		$	-		$	33	$	55,281
Property operating expenses		8,526			19,175			927			12		28,640
Depreciation		5,448			7,519			-			-		12,967
Mortgage and loan interest		4,186			11,100			3,355			2,645		21,286
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		24			1,472			172			375		2,043
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		9			2,599			18			-		2,626
Interest income		-			-			-			9,181		9,181
Gain on land sales		-			-			634			-		634
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(5,050	)	$	240		$	(3,838	)	$	6,182	$	(2,466	)
Capital expenditures		3,474			137			1,586			-		5,197
Real estate assets		127,791			346,656			155,088			-		629,535
Property Sales
Sales price	$	19,182		$	23,131		$	4,986		$	-	$	47,299
Cost of sale		10,409			17,078			4,352			-		31,839
Gain on sale	$	8,773		$	6,053		$	634		$	-	$	15,460
	Commercial
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013	Properties			Apartments			Land			Other		Total
Rental and other property revenues	$	14,630		$	40,493		$	36		$	98	$	55,257
Property operating expenses		8,092			18,140			780			29		27,041
Depreciation		4,246			7,491			-			-		11,737
Mortgage and loan interest		4,098			11,923			4,303			2,056		22,380
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		55			2,225			118			42		2,440
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-			3,937			-			26		3,963
Interest income		-			-			-			6,427		6,427
Loss on land sales		-			-			(48	)		-		(48	)
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(1,861	)	$	(3,223	)	$	(5,213	)	$	4,372	$	(5,925	)
Capital expenditures		5,869			147			364			-		6,380
Real estate assets		138,976			356,518			171,151			-		666,645
Property Sales
Sales price	$	26,974		$	50,122		$	2,250		$	-	$	79,346
Cost of sale		14,914			37,790			2,298			-		55,002
Gain (loss) on sale	$	12,060		$	12,332		$	(48	)	$	-	$	24,344

 The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
Segment assets	$	629,535	$	666,645
Investments in real estate partnerships		1,503		5,508
Notes and interest receivable		80,788		60,812
Other assets		184,164		238,281
Total assets	$	895,990	$	971,246

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Computation of Earnings per share (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 09, 2014	Sep. 30, 2006
Computation of Earnings per share
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding shares		30,000
Shares were owned by RAI, a related party		30,000
Accrued dividends unpaid in millions		$ 0.9
The stock has a liquidation preference per share		$ 100
The stock may be converted into common stock at a percentage of daily average closing price of the common stock for the prior five trading days			90.00%
Shares be converted into the requisite number of common stocks		30,000
Conversion resulted in new shares of common stock		304,298
Shares of stock options outstanding as on balance sheet date	5,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS PARENTHETICALS (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statements Of Operations Parentheticals
Rental and other property revenues, related parties	$ 175	$ 165	$ 526	$ 497
Property operating expenses, related parties	161	169	454	522
General and administrative expenses, related parties	714	665	2,114	2,105
Interest income from related parties	2,718	2,168	8,835	6,456
Mortgage and loan interest, related parties	$ 0	$ 397	$ 31	$ 1,323

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REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

NOTE 2. REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

Below is a summary of the real estate owned as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Apartments	$	406,461
Commercial properties		165,249
Land held for development		145,865
Real estate held for sale		46,355
Real estate subject to sales contract		23,175
Total real estate	$	787,105
Less accumulated depreciation		(113,282	)
Total real estate, net of depreciation	$	673,823

The highlights of our significant real estate transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are listed below:

On February 6, 2014, the Company sold a 232-unit apartment complex known as Pecan Pointe, located in Temple, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $23.1 million.  The buyer assumed the existing debt of $16.5 million secured by the property.  A gain of $6.1 million was recorded on the sale.

On March 26, 2014, the Company sold 6.314 acres of land known as McKinney Ranch land, located in McKinney, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $1.7 million.  We paid $1.5 million on the existing mortgage to satisfy a portion of the multi-tract collateral debt of $6.6 million, secured by various land parcels located in McKinney, Texas.  A gain of $0.8 million was recorded on the sale.

On April 3, 2014, the Company sold a 512,593 square foot commercial building known as 1010 Common, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $16.6 million.  A gain of $7.0 million was recorded on the sale.

On July 25, 2014, the Company sold 24.498 acres of land known as Stanley Tools and Kelly Lots, located in Farmers Branch, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $4.3 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $1.7 million in addition to making a $0.2 million payment on an existing mortgage related to another parcel of land located in McKinney, Texas.  A nominal gain was recorded on the sale.

On August 12, 2014, the Company sold a 20,715 square foot commercial building known as Sesame Square, located in Anchorage, Alaska, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $2.6 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $0.8 million.  A gain of $1.8 million was recorded on the sale.

On September 19, 2014, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Summer Breeze I-V, LLC, from an independent third party, which resulted in the acquisition of Sunset Lodge, a 216-unit complex located in Odessa, Texas.  In exchange for the acquisition, we forgave the existing receivable and all accrued interest in the amount of $3.5 million.

On September 23, 2014, the Company sold a 106-unit complex known as Bridgewood Ranch, located in Kaufman, Texas, to an independent third party, for a sales price of $8.0 million.  We paid off the existing mortgage of $4.5 million and the buyer obtained a new mortgage of $6.6 million.  We did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement as a result of having the option to repurchase the sold property at a later date.   The exercise of the option is subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  We determined a sale had not occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remains on our books.

As of September 30, 2014, there is one apartment complex, one commercial building and 110 acres of land that we have sold to a related party and have deferred the recognition of the sale.  These are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These properties were sold to a related party in order to help facilitate an appropriate debt or organizational restructure and may or may not be transferred back to the seller upon resolution. These properties have mortgages that are secured by the property and many have corporate guarantees. According to the loan documents, the maker is currently in default on these mortgages primarily due to lack of payment and is actively involved in discussions with every lender in order to settle or cure the default situation. We have reviewed each asset and taken impairment to the extent we feel the value of the property was less than our current basis.  The Company did not recognize or record the sale in accordance with ASC 360-20 due to our continuing involvement, which included the potential payment of cash shortfalls, future obligations under the existing mortgage and guaranty, the buyer’s inadequate initial investment and the Company’s questionable recovery of investment cost.  The Company determined that no sale had occurred for financial reporting purposes and therefore the asset remained on the books and continued to record operating expenses and depreciation as a period cost until a sale occurred that met the requirements of ASC 360-20.  The buyers received no compensation for the facilitation of the bankruptcy or debt restructuring process.

We continue to invest in the development of apartment projects. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we have expended $1.0 million related to the construction or predevelopment of various apartment complexes.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)

Summary of revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale

The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues:
Rental and other property revenues	$	1,416		$	7,945		$	5,328		$	27,405
		1,416			7,945			5,328			27,405
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		326			3,729			2,201			12,238
Depreciation		155			1,251			664			4,300
General and administrative		65			254			378			788
Total operating expenses		546			5,234			3,243			17,326
Other income (expense):
Other income		(36	)		5			(522	)		35
Mortgage and loan interest		(351	)		(1,598	)		(1,431	)		(6,622	)
Deferred borrowing costs amortization		(6	)		(17	)		(336	)		(1,032	)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties		-						-			(3,245	)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees		-			-			-			20
Litigation settlement		-			(80	)		(250	)		(170	)
Total other expenses		(393	)		(1,690	)		(2,539	)		(11,014	)
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and tax		477			1,021			(454	)		(935	)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations		1,770			127			14,826			24,392
Income tax expense		(786	)		(402	)		(5,030	)		(8,210	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	1,461		$	746		$	9,342		$	15,247

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Reconcilation of the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reconcilation of the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Segment operating loss	$ (2,009)	$ (125)	$ (2,466)	$ (5,925)
Segment General and administrative	(1,131)	(1,468)	(5,417)	(4,696)
Segment Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets		(214)		(214)
Segment Net income fee to related party	186	(55)	(514)	(159)
Segment Advisory fee to related party	(1,826)	(2,168)	(5,490)	(6,377)
Segment Other income	344	72	741	242
Segment Loss on sale of investment		(275)		(283)
Segment Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees	10	(30)	(5)	(28)
Segment Litigation settlement	(86)	(2,739)	3,666	(2,727)
Segment Income tax benefit	786	402	5,030	8,210
Segment Net loss from continuing operations	$ (3,726)	$ (6,600)	$ (4,455)	$ (11,957)

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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

Organization

Organization

As used herein, the terms “TCI”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” or “us” refer to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation. TCI is the successor to a California business trust which was organized on September 6, 1983, and commenced operations on January 31, 1984. Effective March 31, 2003, TCI’s financial results were consolidated in American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”) Form 10-K and related consolidated financial statements.

The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol (“TCI”). Subsidiaries of ARL own approximately 80.9% of the Company’s common stock. ARL’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (“ARL”).  We have no employees.

TCI is a “C” corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated tax return with ARL and its ultimate parent, May Realty Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc.

TCI owns approximately 81.1% of the common stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOT”). Effective July 17, 2009, IOT’s financial results were consolidated with those of ARL and TCI and their subsidiaries. Shares of IOT are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol (“IOT”).

TCI invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and also invests in mortgage loans on real estate.  Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) is the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing the affairs of TCI, and for setting the policies which guide it, the day-to-day operations of TCI are performed by Pillar, as the contractual Advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with TCI’s business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and IOT.

Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services for our real estate portfolio.  TCI engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties.  TCI also has a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”), a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future.  This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013.

Properties

Properties

We own or had interests in a total property portfolio of 43 income-producing properties as of September 30, 2014.  The properties consisted of:

• Seven commercial buildings consisting of four office buildings, one industrial warehouse and two retail centers comprising in aggregate approximately 1.8 million rentable square feet;

• 36 apartment communities totaling 6,062 units; excluding apartments being developed; and

• 4,015 acres of developed and undeveloped land.

We join with various third-party development companies to construct residential apartment communities. We are in the predevelopment process on several residential apartment communities but have not yet begun construction.  At September 30, 2014, we had no apartment projects in development.  The third-party developer typically holds a general partner, as well as a majority limited partner interest in a limited partnership formed for the purpose of building a single property while we generally take a minority limited partner interest in the limited partnership. We may contribute land to the partnership as part of our equity contribution or we may contribute the necessary funds to the partnership to acquire the land. We are required to fund all required equity contributions while the third-party developer is responsible for obtaining construction financing, hiring a general contractor and for the overall management, successful completion and delivery of the project. We generally bear all the economic risks and rewards of ownership in these partnerships and therefore include these partnerships in our consolidated financial statements. The third-party developer is paid a developer fee typically equal to a percentage of the construction costs.  When the project reaches stabilized occupancy, we acquire the third-party developer’s partnership interests in exchange for any remaining unpaid developer fees.

 

Basis of presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring matters) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year.

The year-end Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Certain 2013 financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation, including adjustments for discontinued operations.

 

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities is included in consolidated net income. Our investment in ARL is accounted for under the equity method.

Real estate, depreciation, and impairment

Real Estate, Depreciation and Impairment

Real estate assets are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, if deemed impaired. Major replacements and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the properties (buildings and improvements – 10-40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment – 5-10 years). The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of its real estate assets using the methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment of its existing real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, annually recurring property operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Under ASC Topic 360, a real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the undiscounted, estimated future cash flows of an asset (both the annual estimated cash flow from future operations and the estimated cash flow from the theoretical sale of the asset) over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. If any real estate asset held for investment is considered impaired, a loss is provided to reduce the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value.

Real-estate held for sales

Real Estate Held for Sale

We periodically classify real estate assets as “held for sale”.  An asset is classified as held for sale after the approval of our Board of Directors, after an active program to sell the asset has commenced and if the sale is probable.  One of the deciding factors in determining whether a sale is probable is whether the firm purchase commitment is obtained and whether the sale is probable within the year.  Upon the classification of a real estate asset as held for sale, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the lower of its net book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell the asset.  Subsequent to the classification of assets as held for sale, no further depreciation expense is recorded.  Real estate assets held for sale are stated separately on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Upon a decision that the sale is no longer probable, the asset is classified as an operating asset and depreciation expense is reinstated.  The operating results of real estate assets held for sale and sold are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Income from discontinued operations includes the revenues and expenses, including depreciation and interest expense, associated with the assets.  This classification of operating results as discontinued operations applies retroactively for all periods presented.  Additionally, gains and losses on assets designated as held for sale are classified as part of discontinued operations.

Cost Capitalization

Cost Capitalization

Costs related to planning, developing, leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We capitalize interest to qualifying assets under development based on average accumulated expenditures outstanding during the period. In capitalizing interest to qualifying assets, we first use the interest incurred on specific project debt, if any, and next use the weighted average interest rate of non-project specific debt. We capitalize interest, real estate taxes and certain operating expenses until building construction is substantially complete and the building is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.

We capitalize leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortize them over the related lease term.

Fair value measurement

Fair Value Measurement

We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1 –	Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –	Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related parties

Related Parties

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may  deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, including that which we have not yet adopted. We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.