Homes by Avi was started in 1978 by Avi Amir in Calgary. Twenty years later, with the help of lasting relationships built with their customers, Homes by Avi expanded into Edmonton, where they now have 22 show homes in operation. The 1998 expansion into Edmonton gradually opened up a new frontier in 2005 – Austin, Texas – after a brief stint in Spokane, Washington. The Austin business is now on a steady growth path even though the competition is tough, but the lessons learnt in Spokane have been invaluable to the success of the Austin branch. Homes by Avi’s headquarters and all corporate activities still reside in the founding city of Calgary.

Kanvi Homes may have won several accolades for their innovative design concepts and their pursuit of excellence, but Virani and Kanji, the founders whose names have lent their syllables to create the trademark name, aren’t the kind to sit on their laurels and gloat about their accomplishments. On the contrary, their desire to provide homes that delight the owner in big as well as small ways is driving them to greater heights in 2012.