After the recent Covid-19 outbreak that swept the globe, we have seen a knock-on effect in many different industries – new-home real estate has been no exception. There has been a change for both buyers and renters in certain desirable qualities they require for their homes. Due to the rise in employees working from home, having a flexible office space is at the top of a lot of buyers’ lists. Accessible amenities like grocery stores, fitness centers, and pharmacies have also grown to be crucial necessities for communities.
Johannes van Leenen, one of Canada’s most desired production home builders, emphasizes how Covid-19 prompted a decline of in-person socializing; he says: “As a result of this decline, people have discovered that they yearn for social interactions. Therefore, each new-home multi-build must take community involvement into account by including tenant lounges with BBQ areas, picnic tables, and playgrounds.” He vows to hold the communities in which he builds at the heart of each of his designs.
With over 25 years in the real estate industry, Johannes started his first solo business in 2004 from his basement, investing a lot of hours into learning home designs, understanding the right floor plans and building exterior elevations which would meet the community’s needs. Johannes has a wealth of experience with both; single and multi-family developments in Western Canada, and his love for real estate has recently led him to expand Fifth Avenue Properties, building projects in Alberta, Arizona and British Columbia. Fifth Avenue Properties already holds an impressive portfolio, including properties in Kelowna, Calgary, and Phoenix.
Real estate development provides a wealth of benefits to the economy by providing jobs to different contractors, legal advisors, surveyors and many more. One of Fifth Avenue Properties’ philosophies is to ensure decision-making is truly collaborative. They have created a working environment where every team member’s opinion and contributions are embraced and valued. When they approach a new project, whether that be an entire land development or a single house design, they encourage team participation and input towards design, functionality, and highly value engineering.
Furthermore, they work with industry leaders to provide their customers and investors with a best-in-class experience from start to finish. Supplying numerous jobs to those in the desired fields. Johannes has managed to foster an outstanding work ethic that runs through his company. He credits this to the experience he gained from volunteering as a football coach for over 30 years, mentoring thousands of young men on the field, and leading his teams to regional and provincial championships.
Due to this collaborative approach that prides itself on quality and community spirit, Fifth Avenue Properties has been able to create a portfolio that embodies traditional and contemporary design styles that inspire vibrant and inclusive communities that people can call home.
