One of the greatest strengths of a family-owned real estate company is its ability to think beyond the next project. Long-term ownership encourages long-term decisions, where reputation, quality, and relationships become just as important as financial performance.
That perspective came through clearly during a recent Réseau Terrains conversation with David Owen, founder of Mondev, and his son Jordan Owen. Since founding the company in 1993, Mondev has evolved from a small residential developer into one of Montréal’s leading fully integrated real estate companies, delivering more than 8,000 homes and over 100 commercial spaces while continuing to grow through a new generation of leadership.
As commercial real estate continues to evolve, successful companies are those that combine experience with fresh perspectives. Seeing two generations openly discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of urban development was a powerful reminder that lasting legacies are built one project, one relationship, and one generation at a time. Thank you to Réseau Terrains for creating opportunities to learn from the leaders shaping Montréal’s future.
