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Are you really meeting your resident’s needs?

How do you achieve a competitive edge in today’s market?

Marquette looks beyond cosmetic renovations and attractive amenities to provide an unparalleled style of life for our residents.

We’re not just selling an apartment, we’re selling a style of life.

We’re building a community that people want to live in, a place where they belong, and a place they don’t want to leave.

We call it experiential management.

We create experiences that spark meaningful shifts in how our residents want to live.

Marquette’s President and Chief Investment Officer Darren Sloniger explains the art of creating a unique experience for each and every resident, and the financial impact of crafting the perfect community.

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Marquette sponsors the Troll Hunt Exhibit at the world-renowned Morton Arboretum

In a continued commitment to the local and global community, Marquette is proud to sponsor the Troll Hunt Exhibit at the world-renowned Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.

The exhibit features six wooden trolls constructed by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and his team. These whimsical sculptures are crafted from reclaimed wood and recycled materials. Standing between 15 and 20 feet, these massive creatures bring attention to an even bigger idea – the importance of respecting natural resources. With a little creativity and determination, everyone can find ways to reuse and recycle materials and reduce waste. Among the trolls is Marquette’s mischievous character (pictured above), who will remain on display with the full collection of troll sculptures through the summer of 2019.

Making its home in “The Arboretum Village,” Marquette’s newest apartment community Marq on Main is slated to open this summer, with first move-ins scheduled for August 2018. Just minutes from the Arboretum, Marq on Main is conveniently situated in downtown Lisle just steps from the Metra station. Offering residents the unique opportunity to live among local boutique shopping and upscale restaurants, with the chance to escape to a green oasis just minutes down the road at the 1,700+ acre Morton Arboretum. As a special gift to new residents, Marquette and the Morton Arboretum will provide discounted Arboretum memberships for residents of Marq on Main.

Marquette is dedicated to environmental stewardship, and is proud to pursue the National Green Building Standard designation for Marq on Main. This program recognizes new multi-family buildings based on the number of green practices successfully incorporated into the design and construction.

For more information on the Morton Arboretum and the Troll Hunt Exhibit, visit www.mortonarb.org.

For more information on Marquette’s latest project Marq on Main, visit www.marqonmain.com.

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Marquette Celebrates 35 Years in Business

Illinois real estate firm announces strong first quarter and anticipates $700 million in projects for 2018

Marquette Companies enters its 35th year in business with plans to complete $700 million in acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations and development in 2018, and another $100 million in other sectors of land investment and hospitality.

Marquette has consistently navigated several business cycles, earning its place as a leader in the multi-family industry.

2018 has already proved to be an interesting year for the Naperville-based company, as the industry enters the 10th year of recovery. Marquette continues to embrace the mature part of the cycle, actively seeking smart opportunities, although they may be more difficult to find and require more work and expertise to reach desired returns.

Marquette wraps up a strong first quarter with the acquisition of two large workforce housing properties in the Chicagoland region – the 579-unit Willow Crossing Apartments in Elk Grove Village, and the 730-unit Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Joliet submarket. Both projects are joint-venture endeavors through Marquette SE Fund 17, LLC in partnership with major institutional capital partners.

The total investment of these two properties will exceed $150 million, and each will receive extensive value-add renovations, complemented by Marquette’s unique We C.A.T.E.R. program, Community Life resident services, and additional community building initiatives designed to build value for joint-venture partners. Marquette has plans to acquire an additional 1,500 to 2,000 units throughout the second and third quarter, with a focus on major cities throughout the central United States.

Marquette recently announced the completion of the $97 million mixed-use Water Street District along the Downtown Naperville Riverwalk, featuring a 158-room Hotel Indigo and 40,000 sq ft of retail, and 15,000 sq ft of office space. Marquette also announced the completion of its 360-unit Catalyst luxury apartment tower in Downtown Houston, and unveiled the details of the transit-oriented Marq on Main project, featuring 202 apartment units and 13,500 sq ft of retail space in Downtown Lisle, Ill.

The company also broke ground on Lake and Ada, a 263-unit apartment building in the Chicago’s Fulton Market District. Marquette also plans to add another 72 units to its 552-unit HighPoint Community in Romeoville, Ill. Both projects will be delivered for occupancy in 2019.

Marquette, with its joint-venture partners Kensington Realty Advisors and Great Lakes Property Group Trust, announced the sale of the 892-bed Courtyards Student Apartments in Ann Arbor, Mich. Marquette developed the student housing property in 2007, which is the most recent in a series of successful Marquette / Kensington projects. The two firms have worked together since 1994, totaling over $1.5 billion in investment opportunities in multi-family, student housing, and senior housing.

“We are proud to be part of an industry that has matured over the past 35 years,” says co-founder and CEO Nick Ryan. “We see continued opportunities for successful investments in multi-family, and will continue to target opportunities throughout the central United States, from Minneapolis and Chicago to the major city in Texas, as well as Denver, Phoenix, and central Florida.”

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Marquette Unveils $2.6 Million Multi-Family Renovation in Dearborn

The Marquette Companies, a Naperville, Ill. based real estate investment and property management firm, repositions Fairlane Woods, a 288 unit apartment community in Dearborn, Mich.

Originally developed by Marquette in the 1980s, Fairlane Woods Estate Apartment Homes was designed as the executive housing for Ford Motor Company on a 143 acre forested site near Ford’s world headquarters. The location features 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments ranging from 824 to 1505 sq ft.

Nearly 25 years later, Marquette proudly unveils a contemporary new look at Fairlane Woods. Interior renovations average $12,500 per unit and include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and new cabinetry. Plus an impressive $500,000 clubhouse renovation project and a full exterior overhaul totaling over $1.1 million, including new lighting, paint, windows and sliding glass doors. Renovated units are currently renting at $1,600 to $2,200 per month.

Fairlane Woods features a full suite of residential amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center and business center. In addition to Marquette’s signature We C.A.T.E.R. service program, the community also features a Community Life Program which provides resident events and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Marquette’s successful renovation program at Fairlane Woods Estate Apartment Homes is the latest addition in their long line of successful development and value add opportunities in Michigan.

“It is a great feeling to be able to return Fairlane Woods to its original grandeur, making it one of the premier apartment communities in Southeast Michigan,” says Nick Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Marquette Companies. “Fairlane is a great option for those who work in downtown Detroit, as well as the suburban area. Imagine living in the woods only 15 minutes from downtown!”