The Commonwealth Companies

About The Commonwealth Companies

The Commonwealth Companies is a real estate operator headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI. The Commonwealth Companies operates in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fargo, North Dakota-Minnesota and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Hospitality and LIHTC.

​The Commonwealth Companies is a national real estate development and asset management firm founded in 2001. Operating as one of the country's largest majority woman-owned business enterprises specializing in affordable housing, the firm maintains an active development footprint across 24 states, including regional strongholds in Wisconsin, Texas, and Oregon. Since inception, the company has successfully developed over 10,000 affordable housing units across 18 states. The enterprise is guided by its principals, Kristi Morgan and Chris Jaye, who bring a combined 60 years of executive experience in complex tax credit financing and multifamily real estate development. Operating through an integrated corporate structure, the organization unifies in-house specialists spanning development, architectural design, and construction execution. This collaborative framework enables streamlined delivery across all project phases, from initial site evaluation and zoning through long-term asset management.

Principals at The Commonwealth Companies

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The Commonwealth Companies's project portfolio

3 projects on file · Multifamily (2), Mixed-Use (1)

Markets and themes

Markets The Commonwealth Companies operates in

• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Fargo, North Dakota-Minnesota
• Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Madison, Wisconsin
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Savannah, Georgia

Investment themes at The Commonwealth Companies

• Affordable Housing
• Hospitality
• LIHTC
• Multifamily - Core
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Senior Housing
• Standalone Retail
• Suburban Office
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• Environmental Remediation
• Public-private partnerships
• Site Development
• Sustainability
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth Companies

What does The Commonwealth Companies do?

​The Commonwealth Companies is a national real estate development and asset management firm founded in 2001.

Where is The Commonwealth Companies based?

The Commonwealth Companies is headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI.

What markets does The Commonwealth Companies operate in?

The Commonwealth Companies is active in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fargo, North Dakota-Minnesota, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Madison, Wisconsin, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Phoenix, Arizona.

How many employees does The Commonwealth Companies have?

The Commonwealth Companies has 51–200 employees.