Inspired by
people

People inspire everything we build. From families and first-time buyers to investors and communities, GENTE weaves the human experience into every stage of development.

As an emerging branch of a leading real estate company with six decades of experience, we focus on creating attainable, well-located residential communities across Ontario, combining strong planning, quality construction, and long-term value.

At GENTE, we’re more than developers; we’re creators of communities, designers of dreams, and champions of limitless possibilities.

– Corey Libfeld, Founder & Owner

The name GENTE was inspired during a walk through Rome, when a storefront sign caught Corey’s attention. Learning that the word means “people” in Italian made it the perfect choice, reflecting the company’s founding principle: putting people at the center of every decision. The name also carries personal meaning, relating to the names of his children and late father, founder of the family’s first homebuilding company, connecting legacy, family, and future in a single word.

Shaped by the
past, focused
on the future

As GENTE embraces new ventures, we honour a proud 60-year history defined by a deep commitment to excellence. As a family-built business, we take pride in values passed down through generations, informing how we approach every project and partnership today.

GENTE’s extensive background reflects a leading role in Toronto’s new home industry. Our predecessors were instrumental in advancing financial programs that improved access to homeownership, helping make quality housing more affordable. With a legacy of more than 60,000 residential units created for over 150,000 people across Ontario, our past continues to guide the future we are building.

The Legacy
Behind GENTE

These selected projects reflect a history of hands-on leadership across high-rise condominiums, master-planned communities, and low-rise neighbourhoods. Completed prior to this new venture, they represent Corey Libfeld’s nearly 40 years of direct involvement and the standards that continue to shape GENTE HOMES. 

Completed

Water’s Edge

Condominium
56 storeys | 602 Units
Etobicoke, ON
Completed

Observatory Hill

Master-planned community
Towns & Detached | 531 units
Richmond Hill, ON
Completed

Cove at Waterways

Condominium
17 storeys | 281 Units
Etobicoke, ON
Completed

Richmond Green

Master-planned community
Towns & Semis | 281 units
Richmond Hill, ON
Completed

Milan

Condominium
37 storeys | 322 Units
Toronto, ON
Completed

Pearl Place

Condominium
34 storeys | 478 Units
North York, ON
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Our solid pillars

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People

“GENTE,” Italian for people, defines who we are. From our internal team to the homeowners we serve, people are the core of our company, shaping our approach to design, planning, and development.

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2

Places

Where you live matters. We focus on strategically located areas positioned for growth, connectivity, and long-term potential, building communities that contribute meaningfully to their surroundings.

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Promise

We build what we promise, delivering projects of high quality with disciplined budgeting, construction oversight, and a clear timeline. Reliability and integrity are foundational to all our developments.

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Passion

We are passionate about creating homes and neighbourhoods to enhance everyday living, driving innovation, sustainability, and vibrant communities that redefine modern living for generations ahead.