Draper and Kramer Acquires 268-Unit Class A Apartment Community in Evanston, Ill.

National full-service real estate firm Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced it has purchased a 268-unit luxury multifamily rental building in Evanston, Ill., a suburb directly north of Chicago and home to Northwestern University. The 15-story property, Albion Evanston, will be rebranded as Eva under Draper and Kramer’s ownership. Draper and Kramer will also assume … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group Arranges Loans Totaling $27.5 Million for Chicago-Area Apartment Community, Distribution Center

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces that a team led by Dan Freedman and Chris Beck, both senior vice presidents with the firm’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), recently brokered two Chicago-area loans totaling $27.5 million. The transactions include a $13.5 million loan financing the acquisition of a three-building industrial complex … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group Arranges $99.55M Loan for Retail Center Acquisition in Skokie, Ill.

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces a team led by Bill Barry and Bill Stewart, both senior vice presidents with the firm’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), brokered a $99.55 million loan on behalf of Fairbourne Properties for the acquisition of Village Crossing, a 724,400-square-foot retail center on the border between Skokie and Niles, … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group Closes $93.5M Refinance for Multifamily Property in Chicago’s Fulton Market

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces a team led by Bill Barry and Bill Stewart, both senior vice presidents with the firm’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), has closed a $93.5 million refinance loan on behalf of Sterling Bay and Ascentris for The Elizabeth, a 28-story multifamily tower at 225 N. Elizabeth St. in … Continued

Draper and Kramer Announces 2 Appointments to Board of Directors

National full-service real estate firm Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced two appointments to its board of directors. Donald Huffner, an experienced real estate leader who most recently served as CEO and president of private Hawaii-based real estate firm James Campbell Company, and Craig Robinson, a veteran executive and advisor for real estate business services … Continued

Tempo Nine Mile Station at The Point in Aurora, Colo., Reaches Stabilization as Draper and Kramer Takes Property Management In-House

National full-service real estate firm Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced its Denver-area multifamily property Tempo Nine Mile Station, a 255-unit rental community located within the 22-acre “The Point” master planned development in Aurora, Colo., has reached stabilization. The Chicago-based firm has also taken over property management for both Tempo Nine Mile Station and The … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Kathryn Jorgensen Named Among CRE’s Aspiring Leaders for 2026 by GlobeSt.com

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce Kathryn Jorgensen, vice president of investment management, has been named among CRE’s Aspiring Leaders for 2026 by industry publication GlobeSt.com. The annual accolade recognizes talented professionals under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to their company’s overall success … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Kelli Stuart Receives IREM Chicago’s Certified Property Manager (CPM) Excellence Award

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Kelli Stuart, CPM, ARM, general manager and assistant vice president, received the 2026 Certified Property Manager (CPM) Excellence Award from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)’s Chicago chapter. The award was presented to Stuart at IREM Chicago’s annual Premier Awards, held May 8th … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group Closes $64.78M HUD Construction Loan for Multifamily Development in Chicago’s West Loop

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces a team led by Matt Wurtzebach, senior vice president with the firm’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), has closed a $64.78 million HUD construction loan on behalf of Riverside Investment & Development for a new 12-story, 199-unit multifamily building at 566 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago’s West … Continued

Draper and Kramer Receives National Apartment Association’s 2026 ‘Top Employers’ Honor

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it was named a Top Employer and recognized as one of the top 10 medium-sized property management companies by the National Apartment Association’s 2026 Top Employers Awards. The annual award program honors member organizations that foster environments that promote collaboration, innovation and … Continued