I’m John Stewart, and Five Stones Development is my real estate development and consulting practice. Since 1994, I’ve developed projects I own, partnered with investors on select opportunities, and advised property owners and stakeholders on complex development challenges — always with a focus on clarity, execution, and results.

Experience That Moves Projects Forward

I founded Five Stones Development as a platform for delivering practical, experienced real estate development guidance. Over the course of my career, I’ve owned and operated multiple companies within the real estate development space, giving me a broad, hands-on perspective on what it takes to make projects work.

My role is often to bring structure and momentum to projects — whether at the earliest feasibility stage or when a development needs clear direction to overcome obstacles.

Practical. Connected. Solution-Focused.

Real estate development requires more than vision. It requires the ability to navigate regulations, manage risk, align stakeholders, and make sound decisions in real time.

Clients describe me as easy to work with, knowledgeable, well-connected, and solution-focused. I take pride in being goal-oriented and pragmatic — identifying the real issues, addressing them directly, and keeping projects moving.

I work comfortably at the intersection of planning, entitlement, design, finance, and construction, helping bridge the gap between what’s imagined and what can actually be built.

Development & Consulting Services

Through Five Stones Development, I provide real estate development and advisory services tailored to each project’s needs. My work is flexible and project-specific, allowing me to add value where experience and judgment matter most.

Services include:

• Real estate development strategy

• Project feasibility analysis

• Entitlement strategy and support

• Owner and investor representation

• Consultant and team coordination

• Development problem-solving and troubleshooting

• Strategic guidance from concept through execution

I often work as a trusted advisor — helping clients make informed decisions, avoid costly missteps, and move forward with clarity.

Bridging Vision and Reality

Many development challenges don’t stem from bad ideas, but from uncertainty about the path forward.

My strength lies in translating vision into actionable steps. I understand how zoning, cost, timing, approvals, and risk interact, and I help clients align those realities with their goals. The result is a grounded, executable development strategy that stakeholders can rely on.

Who I Work With

I work with:

• Property owners

• Investors

• Developers

• Business owners

• Public and private stakeholders

My approach is collaborative and transparent, with an emphasis on long-term relationships and practical outcomes.