DFrank, Inc.

Denver Metropolitan Area · Est. 2007

Land
Development
Redefined.

A residential and commercial land development firm whose comprehensive approach encompasses every facet of the process — from assemblage to completed community.

$

190

M+

In Property Sold

4000

+

In Property Sold

20

In Property Sold

DFI
"Quality developments that contribute to the communities where they reside."

Daniel E. Frank — Founder

About the Firm

Built on
Relationships &
Results

Over the past 20 years, DFI has financed, developed and sold over $190 million in property and been involved in over $325 million in metro district transactions across the Denver Metropolitan area.

D.Frank Incorporated was founded in 2007 by developer Daniel E. Frank. The company’s comprehensive approach encompasses every facet of the land development process, including assemblage, annexation, zoning, engineering, planning and construction of improvements.

Daniel is a graduate of Colorado State University and spent his early career in Land Acquisitions with Richmond American Homes. He is active on many HOA and Metro District boards and serves on the Executive Board for HomeAid Colorado.

$
190
M+

In Property Sold

$
325
M+

Metro District Transactions

4000
+

Lots Entitled & Sold

800
+

Acres at Copperleaf

What We Do

Our Services

01

Property Selection

DFI researches and selects properties that fit the requirements of high-volume builders — prioritizing low initial cost, smart phasing, geographic dispersion, and timely lot delivery on budget and on schedule.

02

Entitlement Services

Full entitlement services including Annexation, Zoning, Platting, Site Plans, and Engineered Drawings. DFI consistently adds significant value to land through the entitlement process and by creating entirely new metro districts.

03

Development Financing

DFI and its partners routinely use cash reserves instead of debt financing to purchase land. When loans are used, they are underwritten conservatively with rapid repayment schedules to protect investor capital.

04

Land Sales

Through a blend of assets, acumen and experience, DFI functions in a leadership role in residential and commercial acquisition, delivering competitive lot prices to major single-family, multifamily, and commercial builders.

05

Metro District Creation

DFI has been involved in over $325 million in metro district transactions across the Denver metro area, leveraging deep relationships with counties, municipalities, schools, park and fire districts.

06

Community Development

From small commercial/retail projects to the 800+ acre Copperleaf master-planned community in Arapahoe County, DFI brings a big-picture approach that enhances the cities and regions where projects reside.
Our Approach

Philosophy

DFI’s 20-year track record is built on a foundation of strong relationships, financial discipline, and an unwavering commitment to community.

Building Relationships

DFI's history is built upon creating strong, lasting relationships with the nation's biggest and most capable home builders. These builders demand competitive lot prices, flexible purchase terms, and a quality product — and DFI delivers consistently.

Community Focus

DFI is committed to creating places where people genuinely want to live. Not only do individual projects represent the utmost in quality, but every development is designed to contribute to the larger communities, cities, and regions where it resides.

A Leader in Colorado

DFI has developed solid relationships with the counties, municipalities, schools, park, and fire districts throughout the Denver metro area. DFI has learned that far more is achieved by working with local governing bodies as cooperative partners.

Financial Discipline

Sound, conservative financial strategies have allowed DFI to succeed even through volatile market fluctuations. Cash equity, builder commitments, and phased construction reduce risk at every stage of the development process.

Our Work

Projects

From master-planned communities to mixed-use commercial developments, DFI has shaped the Denver Metropolitan landscape for over 20 years.
8

Total Projects

4,820+

Lots Entitled & Sold

$192.3M+

Gross Sales

01
Master-Planned Community

Copperleaf

Status
Developed
DFI’s flagship development — an 800+ acre master-planned, mixed-use community in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Copperleaf features a diverse mix of residential parcels, multifamily housing, and commercial/retail pads delivered to the region’s top builders.
2121

Residential Lots

$
85.1
M+

Gross Sales

$
185
M+

Metro Bonds

Builders
Richmond American Homes
D.R. Horton
Lennar
KB Homes
+ Commercial Tenants
Photos
02
Mixed-Use Development

Forest Trace

Status
Developed
A 67-acre mixed-use development combining residential lots with a robust commercial component including healthcare, retail, food & beverage, and financial tenants. DFI constructed, leased, and disposed of the multi-tenant building, demonstrating full-spectrum development capability.
67

Acres

135

Residential Lots

$
23.3
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Richmond Homes
SCL Health
Bank of America
7-Eleven · Panera · Les Schwab
+ Multi-Tenant Retail
Photos
03
Residential Community

Harvest Crossing

Status
Entitled / Sold
A large-scale residential entitlement project spanning 200 acres in the Denver metro area. DFI entitled and sold the community to Jen Partners, delivering 836 lots and generating $26.25 million in gross sales.
200

Acres

836

Lots

$
26.3
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Jen Partners
Photos
04
Mixed-Use Development

Karl’s Farm

Status
Developed / Under Development
A 63-acre mixed-use community combining residential duplex, single-family, and townhome product with a strong commercial component including ground lease sales to national quick-service and convenience brands.
63

Acres

667

Residential Lots

$
28.2
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Richmond American Homes
Meritage Homes
Dutch Bros · QuikTrip
Raising Cane's
Photos
05
Residential Community

Settler’s Crossing

Status
Developed
A 160-acre residential development delivering a mix of single-family detached and duplex product through partnerships with D.R. Horton and Richmond American Homes, two of the nation’s largest homebuilders.
160

Acres

513

Lots

$
15.0
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Richmond American Homes
D.R. Horton
Photos
06
Residential Community

Serenity Ridge

Status
Developed
A multi-phase residential community developed exclusively with Richmond American Homes across four filing phases, delivering single-family product throughout the Denver metro area.
4

Phases

349

Lots

$
8.9
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Richmond American Homes
Photos
07
Mixed-Use Development

Bramming Farm

Status
Developed
A 50-acre mixed-use development combining residential lots with commercial and healthcare pads, including an HCA HealthONE medical facility and Bethesda parcel alongside Richmond American Homes residential product.
50

Acres

128

Residential Lots

$
5.5
M

Gross Sales

Builders
Richmond American Homes
HCA HealthONE
Bethesda
Photos
08
Residential Community

Buckley Ranch

Status
Developed
A residential community in Commerce City, Colorado, originally platted and subsequently replatted into 71 lots. Buckley Ranch delivers quality single-family homes through a partnership with Richmond American Homes, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.
Commerce City

Location

71

Lots

Developed

Status

Builders
Richmond American Homes
Photos
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Get In Touch

Let's Build
Something Great

DFI is always open to discussing new land acquisition opportunities and builder partnerships across the Denver Metropolitan area.

Firm

DFrank, Inc.

Location

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2007

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