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Thinking about moving? If so, you are not alone! According to a recent survey, 39% of America’s renters searched for homes outside of their current communities in the past year. A quarter of renters contemplated interstate moves. Moving is a matter of attitude. Resolve to make it a time to welcome a future filled with new possibilities. As … Continued
McRae “Mac” Culbertson, a senior analyst with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), knew from a young age he was interested in commercial real estate finance. His father, a commercial broker, often brought him along while he toured various properties, cementing his son’s passion for the industry. Mac went on to major in … Continued
A “pandemic pivot” found Ida Valdez seeking a change in her career path, which, at the time, was in the healthcare industry. A friend told her about an opening as a leasing agent with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. Today, after five years with the company, Ida serves as the property manager for Bell Tower Flats … Continued
“Train your habits, not just your skills.” Elizabeth Soldwedel, senior loan servicing analyst at Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, embraced that driven, detail-oriented mindset early on as a competitive swimmer, spending over a decade in the sport. Today, she brings that same focus and discipline to her professional role. At Draper and Kramer, her strong work … Continued
Are rents competitive? Where can we reduce costs without compromising quality? How do we drive sustained revenue growth? These are the strategic questions Ally Shulman, assistance vice president of asset management, addresses to maximize long-term value across Draper and Kramer, Incorporated’s multifamily portfolio, with a focus on DK properties in Chicago, Phoenix, Austin and Denver. … Continued
Hannah Fischer, assistant vice president and operations manager for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, says the best advice she ever received was to “keep learning and stay curious.” That mindset has shaped Hannah’s career, leading her to unexpected opportunities— including a successful transition into real estate. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Hannah spent several … Continued
Being the youngest of 10 siblings, Heroes Salinas learned how to connect with all kinds of personalities- a skill he uses every day as a leasing agent for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, at the firm’s 1350-1360 Lake Shore Drive property. “One thing that sets me apart from other leasing agents is I prefer to meet … Continued
Leasing agent by day, resident by night: meet AJ Markowski, our December Employee Spotlight. AJ joined Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, in 2020 as a leasing agent at1350-1360 North Lake Shore Drive and became a resident less than a year later. “The opportunity Draper and Kramer gave me to both live and work on-site at the … Continued
Enthusiastic, conscientious and organized – these are three words that capture Augustus “Guy” Coletti’s personality. Since joining Draper and Kramer, Incorporated in June 2023 as Maintenance Supervisor at North 680 in Schaumburg, Ill., Guy has brought these qualities to every facet of his role. He oversees all things relating to facilities maintenance, from completing work … Continued
“Remain adaptable and open to learning. Real estate is constantly evolving so you should always stay curious, continue your education and embrace change.” That, says Tara Hoerth, leasing director with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, is the best piece of professional advice she’s received in her eight years in the industry. She credits her adaptability for … Continued