Investor profile - NC
Howard Brooks
Howard Brooks is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 10 properties held through 11 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Citizens Bank, Truist Bank, and Biscayne Bank.
Howard's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $77.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 36 mortgage filings and 10 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in industrial and office assets recorded between 2013 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27604, 27203, 27587, 27609, and 28374
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in RALEIGH, PINEHURST, WAKE FOREST, and ASHEBORO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
NC · 6 properties · 6 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
+8 more not shown
Mortgages (36)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2023 | $4.5M | Open | First Citizens Bank | CLOVER LANE LLC | 2320 BEECHRIDGE RD, RALEIGH, NC 27608 |
| 08/09/2022 | $6.0M | Open | First Citizens Bank | WHITAKER MILL SUREFIRE LLC | 2324 ATLANTIC AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27604 |
| 08/09/2022 | $6.0M | Open | First Citizens Bank | WHITAKER MILL SUREFIRE LLC | 1300 HODGES ST, RALEIGH, NC 27604 |
+33 more not shown
Owned Properties (10)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1300 HODGES ST, RALEIGH, NC 27604 | WHITAKER MILL SUREFIRE LLC | Owns - 3.4 yrs | $14k |
| 525 WHITE OAK ST, ASHEBORO, NC 27203 | HOWARD BROOKS FAMILY LLC | Owns - 4.6 yrs | $189k |
| 2407 ALWIN CT, RALEIGH, NC 27604 6 | WHITAKER MILL SUREFIRE LLC | Owns - 5.2 yrs | $1k |
+7 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in industrial, office, and vacant properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Howard Brooks associated with?
Howard Brooks is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WHITAKER MILL SUREFIRE LLC, STORAGE MAX VI LLC, HOWARD BROOKS FAMILY LLC, TOY STORAGE LLC, and CLOVER LANE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 10 properties are associated with Howard Brooks and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Howard Brooks to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Citizens Bank, Truist Bank, and Biscayne Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2013 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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