Two Illinois Firms Partner on Operations as Multifamily Sector Braces for Wave of Acquisitions

Marquette Cos. and Orion Residential Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that will merge key operations at the Illinois-based companies as the entities look to accelerate growth in Southern and Western markets. The alliance comes as multifamily firms increasingly look toward gains in operational efficiency as a cost-saving measure and anticipation builds across the industry for discounted acquisition prospects, particularly in the Sun Belt.