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So, you’re planning on renting an apartment for the first time in Chicago? You’re undoubtedly excited, and you should be. You’ll never tire of things to do during your free time in the Windy City. According to Chicago.gov, the city hosts 36 annual parades, 74 music festivals, more than 40 film festivals, and has over 200 theaters. … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Bill Van Senus III, assistant vice president and regional property manager, has been approved as a member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association (CAA) board of directors. His term on the CAA board – which is responsible for oversight of the association’s finances, strategic … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced that Colleen Needham, assistant vice president and regional manager, was named Property Manager of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal (IREJ). The honor was presented to Needham at IREJ’s 2022 Real Estate Awards, held July 13 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has promoted Gordon Ziegenhagen from vice president to senior vice president. In this role, Ziegenhagen will continue leading new development opportunities for the company in Chicago, including 1649 N. Halsted, a proposed 133-unit multifamily project in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, and 330 W. … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Kurstie Butcher, property management and operations specialist, was named Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) of the Year by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)’s Chicago chapter. The award was presented to Butcher at IREM Chicago’s annual Premier Awards, held May 6 at Chicago’s … Continued
Contemplating a move to Chicago? Join the party! Residents move here from every state in the country. In fact, the top five cities that people are leaving in favor of Chicago include New York, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, and Los Angeles. But before your move, you might be asking yourself some questions, such as: What will it … Continued
Tourists from around the world dream of visiting the Windy City’s amazing museums, but Chicago residents are lucky enough to have all of these famous institutions in their own backyard. Consider Chicago’s 57-acre Museum Campus, which is home to a renowned triumvirate: the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium. Think of the campus as the center of … Continued
Autumn in the Midwest is a time for cider and pumpkins, hayrides, and hiking. It serves up a little bit of summer’s past even as hints of winter weather appear. Fresh air fills the lungs, as you hear the sound of crunchy leaves underfoot. Impeccable vistas beckon. Sugar maples and hickory trees deliver their rich golden … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced it has welcomed first move-ins at Wrigleyville Lofts, the developer’s new 120-unit mixed-use project at 949 W. Dakin St. in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. Additionally, Lakeview Ace Hardware, which occupied the single-story structure that previously stood on the development site, has reopened in the new building’s first-floor retail space. Located … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Colleen Needham, assistant vice president and general manager, was installed as the 2022 president of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Chicago chapter during a Nov. 10 meeting at Revolution Brewing in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Needham officially assumes her duties on … Continued