Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (Tables)

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INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Summary of Condensed Financial Information Related to Unconsolidated Equity Method Joint Ventures
Summarized condensed combined financial information related to unconsolidated joint ventures that are accounted for using the equity method was as follows (in thousands):
At December 31,
2023 2022
Assets:
Cash
 $ 3,546  $ 3,389 
Real estate
 28,395  17,965 
Other assets
 6,514  11,653 
Total assets $ 38,455  $ 33,007 
Liabilities and equity:
Accounts payable and other liabilities $ 6,537  $ 11,397 
Equity of:
Meritage (1) 16,279  10,356 
Other 15,639  11,254 
Total liabilities and equity $ 38,455  $ 33,007 
  Years Ended December 31,
  2023 2022 2021
Revenue $ 46,842  $ 46,264  $ 41,929 
Costs and expenses (37,666) (36,565) (34,693)
Net earnings of unconsolidated entities $ 9,176  $ 9,699  $ 7,236 
Meritage’s share of pre-tax earnings (1) (2) $ 6,371  $ 6,140  $ 4,667 

(1)Balance represents Meritage’s interest, as reflected in the financial records of the respective joint ventures. This balance may differ from the balance reported in our consolidated financial statements due to the following reconciling items: (i) timing differences for revenue and distributions recognition, (ii) step-up basis and corresponding amortization, (iii) capitalization of interest on qualified assets, (iv) income deferrals as discussed in Note (2) below and (v) the cessation of allocation of losses from joint ventures in which we have previously written down our investment balance to zero and where we have no commitment to fund additional losses.
(2)Our share of pre-tax (loss)/earnings from our mortgage joint venture is recorded in (Loss)/earnings from financial services unconsolidated entities and other, net on the accompanying consolidated income statements. Our share of pre-tax (loss)/earnings from all other joint ventures is recorded in Other income, net, on the accompanying consolidated income statements and excludes joint venture profit related to lots we purchased from the joint ventures, if any. Such profit is deferred until homes are delivered by us and title passes to a homebuyer.