The Michaels Organization
1,001–5,000 employees 34 principals
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About The Michaels Organization
The Michaels Organization is a real estate operator. The Michaels Organization operates in Austin, Texas, Bakersfield, California and Baltimore, Maryland. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Micro-apartments and Military Housing.
The Michaels Organization, established in 1973, is a national leader in residential real estate with over 50 years of experience. It operates across 39 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, managing more than 80,000 units and serving over 200,000 residents in 633 communities. The company's development pipeline exceeds $5.1 billion, with assets under management totaling $12 billion. To date, Michaels has developed over 58,000 units. In 2023, Michaels completed a $1.2 billion acquisition, adding over 10,000 affordable housing units across eight states. Michaels' expertise spans various sectors, including affordable, workforce, student, and market-rate housing. It is recognized as the nation's largest privately-held owner of affordable housing. The organization also engages in military housing, serving military families nationwide.
Principals at The Michaels Organization
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The Michaels Organization's project portfolio
20 projects on file · Multifamily (16), Mixed-Use (4)
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Markets and themes
Markets The Michaels Organization operates in
- Austin, Texas
- Bakersfield, California
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Columbus, Georgia-Alabama
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Dayton, Ohio
- Denver, Colorado
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina
- Houston, Texas
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Los Angeles, California (LA)
- Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Montgomery, Alabama
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New York City, New York
- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-Delaware
- Portland, Oregon
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP)
- Richmond, Virginia
- Sacramento, California
- San Antonio, Texas
- San Jose, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, Washington
- Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida
- Washington DC
- Wichita, Kansas
Investment themes at The Michaels Organization
- Affordable Housing
- Micro-apartments
- Military Housing
- Multifamily - Core
- Multifamily - Ground-up
- Multifamily - Value-Add
- Student Housing
- Workforce Housing
Capabilities
- AIM Attendee
- Asset Management
- Construction Management
- Mixed Use
- Private Equity
- Public-private partnerships
- RETCON Attendee
- Site Development
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Frequently asked questions about The Michaels Organization
- What does The Michaels Organization do?
- The Michaels Organization, established in 1973, is a national leader in residential real estate with over 50 years of experience.
- What markets does The Michaels Organization operate in?
- The Michaels Organization is active in Austin, Texas, Bakersfield, California, Baltimore, Maryland, Columbus, Georgia-Alabama, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
- How many employees does The Michaels Organization have?
- The Michaels Organization has 1,001–5,000 employees.