As president of GL Homes, Misha Ezratti has shown that leadership is not only about building homes; it’s rooted in creating communities that thrive for generations.
For Misha, homebuilding is only the beginning of creating thriving communities. He leads with a philosophy that emphasizes connection, purpose, and long-term quality of life.
Under his guidance, GL Homes’ developments have been designed not only for comfort and beauty, but to foster belonging, wellness, and engagement among residents.
Guided by the principles set forth by his father, GL Homes founder Itzhak Ezratti, Misha has established GL Homes as a mission-driven homebuilder that strengthens communities by respecting their environments and investing in the lives of the people who call them home.
His commitment to smart planning, philanthropy and a people-first design approach reinforces his reputation as a community-minded leader shaping Florida’s real estate landscape with integrity and care.
Beyond Blueprints and Buildings
Misha Ezratti has redefined what community building means in Florida. His leadership philosophy, rooted in building with integrity, purpose, and long-term vision, has helped GL Homes set the standard across the Florida real estate market.
While Florida continues to experience a population boom and high demand housing market, Misha has remained steadfast in his commitment to quality and detail. Exceeding expectations is, and always has been, a must.
That commitment to excellence instills pride in both GL Homes employees and those who call the developer’s communities their home.
Misha Ezratti’s vision for smart development fuels GL Homes’ smart planning initiative, where innovative design and community well-being come together to create exceptional places to live. From environmental stewardship, including efforts to preserve green spaces and repurpose mature trees, to giving back initiatives and a culture of connection, innovative practices and a tailored approach set GL Homes apart.
Designing for a Thriving Lifestyle
Driven by Misha Ezratti’s smart planning initiatives, GL Homes integrates thoughtful planning and community engagement into its projects, creating communities where residents can build relationships, spend their lives and thrive.
Throughout its 50-year history as one of South Florida’s leading homebuilders, GL Homes has built dozens of master-planned communities that exemplify smart development, helping to preserve wildlife habitats, manage stormwater systems, and even conserve water.
By incorporating elements like pedestrian-friendly greenways, wildlife corridos, littoral planting systems and lush landscaped buffers, GL Homes balances the needs of its home buyers with those of the environment.
Beyond high-quality building materials, resort-style amenities and sought-after locations, GL Homes offers residents an unmatched community lifestyle through thoughtful design, sustainable planning and intentional programming.
Wellness is an essential element of Misha Ezratti’s vision for smart planning and is incorporated into each individual GL Homes community to support healthier, more connected living. Residents enjoy a fulfilling community lifestyle where outdoor spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and engaging programs encourage togetherness.
Whether through fitness, sports, social clubs, or events, joy, wellness and connection are seamlessly infused into residents’ daily lives. Several of GL Homes’ developments, including Valencia Trails, Riverland and its Boynton Beach communities feature recreation centers, walking trails, and lifestyle programming to promote engagement and wellbeing.
Philanthropy and Community Partnerships
Inspired by a family dedication to community activism, Misha Ezratti spearheaded GL Homes Philanthropy, an ongoing, company-wide mission that stems from his vision of a more compassionate, supportive and inclusive Florida.
GL Homes Philanthropy focuses on everyday needs that can make a direct and sustainable difference to help Florida families and communities thrive. The company’s philanthropic efforts extend across a wide spectrum but focus on three pillars: breaking the cycle of homelessness, combating hunger, and supporting children and education.
Enriching the lives of underserved children is a key pillar of Misha Ezratti’s philanthropy and giving back initiatives. Through close collaboration with groups like the Boys and Girls Clubs, GL Homes has helped design and build playgrounds in neighborhoods across Florida as part of its Passion for Playgrounds initiative.
These bright, safe spaces give kids a place to run, play, and simply be kids while also strengthening the fabric of the surrounding community.
A cornerstone of GL Homes Philanthropy and Misha Ezratti’s volunteerism is the “Make a House a Home” initiative, which turns surplus building materials, appliances and furnishings into meaningful support for low-income families.
Through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, GL Homes helps transform leftover inventory into opportunities for others transitioning from homelessness to independent living.
Ezratti’s housing-oriented volunteering efforts include the Good Night’s Sleep program, which was inspired by the simple idea that everyone deserves a comfortable place to rest.
Through this initiative, GL Homes provides essentials like beds, blankets, and even laundry detergent to individuals and families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
Additionally, GL Homes has expanded its role in the fight against hunger, collaborating with food banks and nonprofits like Feeding South Florida and The Lord’s Place Meal Mobile to help deliver thousands of meals across the state.
GL Homes has also been a dedicated partner of The Senator Philip D. Lewis Center in West Palm Beach, which provides essential services to help the community’s most vulnerable members get back on their feet.
Outside of its hands-on activism, GL Homes has donated land, built essential roadways and supported local housing initiatives, ensuring critical civic needs are met across Florida. The company frequently donates land for schools, parks, libraries, fire and police stations, and civic centers, providing a framework that allows communities to grow and thrive.
Earlier this year, the 32,000-square-foot west of Boynton, Canyon Branch Library in Boynton Beach, Florida, opened on land donated by GL Homes.
In every effort, Misha Ezratti’s goal has remained the same: invest in people, uplift communities, and do the right thing.
“Community impact is at the core of all that I do. I’m proud to say GL Homes employees are equally passionate about getting involved,” said Misha Ezratti. “It’s important to give back to the places we call home.”
Leadership That Builds Legacy
Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, GL Homes has become one of Florida’s top luxury homebuilders, delivering homes to more than 100,000 families across the state. However, for Misha, success and wealth run much deeper than finances, real estate and land acquisition. They’re about community impact.
Misha measures success by the lives touched, communities improved, and opportunities created under his leadership. A long-standing leader in Florida real estate, he remains unwavering in his commitment to helping shape stronger and more connected Florida communities, reflecting GL Homes’ long-term commitment to the state in which it was founded nearly 50 years ago.
The Heart of Homebuilding
Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, GL Homes continues to build more than homes; it builds places where life happens, friendships form and communities thrive.
With each project and philanthropic endeavor, the goal for GL Homes remains the same: build something purposeful, sustainable and impactful. When you improve people’s lives and maintain a forward-thinking approach, you create communities that can thrive.
