Investor profile - NC
James Garman
James Garman is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 207 properties held through 11 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First National Bank, Truist Bank, and ISLEY FAMILY VENTURES.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $2.2B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 865 mortgage filings and 207 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27701, 27707, 27370, 27516, and 27703
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in DURHAM, TRINITY, CHAPEL HILL, BENSON, and GREENSBORO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
NC · 283 properties · 732 mortgages
NC · 79 properties · 125 mortgages
NC · 6,424 properties · 4 mortgages
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Mortgages (865)
Top Lenders
$778.9M · 168 loans
$363.5M · 100 loans
$300.0M · 31 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | $20.0M | Open | First National Bank | GARMAN HOMES LLC | 2889 MAR BONITA ST, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545 |
| 10/28/2025 | $4.0M | Open | First National Bank | GARMAN HOMES LLC | 556 FOLK SONG WAY, WENDELL, NC 27591 |
| 10/28/2025 | $0 | Open | ISLEY FAMILY VENTURES | GARMAN HOMES LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (207)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5456 ROCK VALLEY DR, TRINITY, NC 27370 | GARMAN HOMES LLC | Owns - 9 mos | $1.7M |
| 5417 ROCK VALLEY DR, TRINITY, NC 27370 | GARMAN HOMES LLC | Sold | $1.7M |
| 5409 ROCK VALLEY DR, TRINITY, NC 27370 | GARMAN HOMES LLC | Sold | $1.7M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is James Garman associated with?
James Garman is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GARMAN HOMES LLC, DURHAM BUILDING CO LLC, DR HORTON INC, GARMAN AT AMBERLY LLC, and CARMAN HOMES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 207 properties are associated with James Garman and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Garman to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First National Bank, Truist Bank, and ISLEY FAMILY VENTURES, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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