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Feb 20, 2026

Amelia, can you tell us a little bit about the growth plans for Utah county, especially with regards to the Vineyard area that’s being developed?

We are currently developing a growth plan that involves projections and working closely with cities and municipalities. We are focusing on communicati…

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Feb 20, 2026

Did you notice any red flags in the market while working in mortgage origination?

Yes, I started seeing things that were red flags. There were weird things happening in the market. At one point, a realtor wanted me to help with a lo…

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Feb 20, 2026

How did you get into mortgage origination?

I started doing mortgage origination around 2004. It was a refinance period of time where a lot of people were refinancing rates because they were dow…

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Feb 20, 2026

What challenges did you face when building your second house?

Our second house was a lot in Northeast Lehigh. We hired a general contractor but he went bankrupt during the process. I had to pick up learning about…

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Feb 20, 2026

What was your first experience buying a house like?

Our first house was in a neighborhood in Lehigh. We really didn’t know what we were doing at the time. We walked into a model home and decided to buy …

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Feb 20, 2026

How did you first get interested in real estate?

My interest in real estate started at a young age. My dad was a real estate broker and I remember going to his office and reading through MLS magazine…

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Feb 20, 2026

What makes Terrain different from other residential projects?

Terrain is designed to be a self-sufficient community with a focus on outdoor amenities. It’s not just a place to live, but a gathering place with lot…

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Feb 20, 2026

Why is there a shortage of affordable housing?

There’s a shortage of affordable housing because many times when developers get into the business, they’ll start with affordable housing but then they…

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Feb 20, 2026

What is the return on investment that Arlen Capital is offering?

Most real estate funds produce an 11 to 13% return, or IRR they call it in real estate. We’re near 20 at Arlen Capital, so we’re super excited about t…

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Feb 20, 2026

What are the three components needed to make attainable housing a reality?

First, you need to make it appealing for investors. If they can’t put money in and get a nice return, then you’re not going to get any funding. Second…

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Feb 20, 2026

How do you define affordable housing in this context?

Affordable housing in this context is not Section 8 housing or government subsidized housing. It’s attainable housing. It’s homes that are 1800 to 200…

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Feb 20, 2026

What is the next big problem to solve in the real estate industry?

The next big problem to solve is affordable housing. Before COVID, we were about 5 million units short. The market demand was not keeping up with the …

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