Dallas Business Journal: Developer unveils homebuilders for $1.5B neighborhood in Forney
April 22, 2026

Dallas Business Journal: Developer unveils homebuilders for $1.5B neighborhood in Forney

Meraki, a new 2,700-lot community in Forney, was financed by First Continental.

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Greater Houston’s housing frontier expands as master-planned communities rise on outskirts
February 15, 2026

Greater Houston’s housing frontier expands as master-planned communities rise on outskirts

Matt Stephens with Homes.com sits down with First Continental's Jeff Corbett and other local Houston homebuilding leaders to discuss the growth trend of MPCs.

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Homes.com: Four questions to a lender
January 10, 2026

Homes.com: Four questions to a lender

Co-President Jeff Corbett discusses market trends and how First Continental helps turn raw land into thriving communities.

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Houston residential development lender names new presidents for first time in 31-year history
October 2, 2025

Houston residential development lender names new presidents for first time in 31-year history

John Bonner, who has served as president of First Continental since 1994, will transition to the role of managing partner and CEO.

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Press Release: First Continental announces the appointment of Co-Presidents
October 1, 2025

Press Release: First Continental announces the appointment of Co-Presidents

Co-founder John Bonner, who has served as President since the company's inception in 1994, will transition to Managing Partner and CEO.

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Homes.com: While there’s strong buyer interest in townhouses, builders face big hurdles
September 29, 2025

Homes.com: While there’s strong buyer interest in townhouses, builders face big hurdles

First Continental's Jeff Corbett speaks with Homes.com about the current challenges (and opportunities) of townhouse developments.

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Wilson, North Carolina, is a small but booming city attracting hundreds of new homes
June 8, 2025

Wilson, North Carolina, is a small but booming city attracting hundreds of new homes

Homes.com profiles First Continental's recent closing to finance a new housing development in the growing city of Wilson.

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Triangle Business Journal: Eastern North Carolina project promises over 400 homes from nation's largest homebuilder
June 8, 2025

Triangle Business Journal: Eastern North Carolina project promises over 400 homes from nation's largest homebuilder

Desco Investment Co. selects First Continental for a $7.4 million loan to develop a new community in Wilson, NC.

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The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick
May 27, 2025

The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

In this episode, Jeff Corbett of First Continental joins to discuss the state of land development financing, including the benefits of non-recourse loans, builder commitments, and key factors that influence successful development deals.

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