Draper and Kramer Named to Chicago Tribune’s 2022 Top Workplaces List

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has been named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The annual Top Workplaces list is based on results of an employee feedback survey, administered by an independent research firm, that measures multiple aspects of workplace culture. “Going from … Continued

Tempo Nine Mile in Aurora, Colo., Breaks Ground as New Multifamily Project at Nine Mile Station

A joint venture of Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, Koelbel and Company, Mile High Development and Urban Roots Development, Inc., announced today the groundbreaking of Tempo Nine Mile, a new multifamily project at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Peoria Street in Aurora, Colo. The project, which is part of the 22-acre The Point at Nine Mile master plan development, was … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Tasha Rush Named a Finalist for IREM’s National ARM of the Year Honor

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Tasha Rush, property manager at the company’s Aspire Residences, has been named a finalist for the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) of the Year award. The winner of the national honor, which recognizes Accredited Residential Managers who have … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Kurstie Butcher Named to Institute of Real Estate Management’s 30 Under 30 List for 2022

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Kurstie Butcher, property management and operations specialist, was named to the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)’s 30 Under 30 list for 2022. The prestigious honor acknowledges the next generation of real estate management leaders who have already made a significant impact on the industry … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Colleen Needham Named Property Manager of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal

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 Acquires Luxury Rental Community Senita on Cave Creek in Phoenix

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced it has added to its national portfolio of multifamily properties with the purchase of Senita on Cave Creek, a 15-building, 240-unit luxury rental community at 23555 N. Desert Peak Parkway in Phoenix. This is the company’s first property acquisition in Arizona. Terms of … Continued

Draper and Kramer Promotes Gordon Ziegenhagen to Senior Vice President

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’s Kurstie Butcher Receives IREM PREMIER Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) of the Year Award

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

Commercial Finance Group Arranges $114 Million in Construction and Refi Loans for Two Tandem Development Projects in Chicago

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced a team led by Matt Wurtzebach, senior vice president with Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG), has arranged $114 million in construction and refinance loans on behalf of client Tandem Development for two mixed-use properties in Chicago’s West Loop and River West. The … Continued

14 Draper and Kramer Properties Named SatisFacts Resident Satisfaction Award Winners

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that 14 of its rental communities from its national management portfolio were named 2021 Resident Satisfaction award winners by SatisFacts, the multifamily industry’s premier authority on resident satisfaction and retention. In addition, 13 of Draper and Kramer’s rental communities won ApartmentRatings Top-Rated … Continued