Property Selection

DFI always researches and selects only the properties that fit the requirements of high-volume builders. Initial evaluations are often performed at the request of a specific builder, but the characteristics that DFI delivers are consistently universal:

• Low initial cost to insure competitive lot prices
• Smarter “phasing” to reduce upfront costs
• Geographic dispersion to mitigate market area anomalies
• Timely delivery of lots in budget and on schedule
• Entitlement service of all types from Annexation, Zoning, Plating, Site Plans, Engineered Drawings and many more

Development Financing

DFI and its development partners routinely use cash reserves instead of debt financing to purchase land. At times, loans are used to fund the installation of subdivision improvements, but these loans are underwritten conservatively and carry rapid repayment schedules.

Cash equity, builder commitments, and small construction phases are incorporated into the business plan for each property, to reduce the lender/investor risk and to protect capital.

It is these sound yet conservative financial strategies that have allowed DFI to continually succeed, even through what oftentimes can be volatile fluctuations in the real estate market.

Land Sales

Through a highly-complex and well-proportioned blend of assets, acumen, skills, and experience, DFI has been able to function in a leadership role in the realm of residential & commercial acquisition and community development.