Employee Spotlight: Richard Melton

Richard Melton, general manager for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated’s Crest at Las Colinas Station apartment community in Irving, Texas, took a rather unconventional path into real estate – his original career was as a commercial make-up artist. But it was through that job that he met his first contact in the industry, and the rest … Continued

Our Summer 2022 Guide on the Best Places to Swim Around Las Colinas, TX

Las Colinas is a 12,000-acre master-planned community in Irving, Texas. Elements of its visionary urban planning are emulated by architects from around the world. It is home to major corporate headquarters as well as the Irving Convention Center. There are also many single-family residences and apartment homes here. Thousands of residents also call Las Colinas home. Water … Continued

Las Colinas: An Irving, TX Community with a Plan for Prosperity

Designed in the ’70s as an urban paradise for modern professionals and their families, Las Colinas is a stunning planned community in Irving, Texas that is known for innovation and prosperity. Residential neighborhoods blend with green areas, entertainment districts, cultural landmarks, educational institutions, and more, putting everything residents need within arms’ reach. Fine dining experiences, luxurious … Continued

What is a Luxury Apartment?

For tenants who place a premium on comfort, luxury apartments are an appealing option. After all, a luxury property delivers far more than just convenience–it is a destination in and of itself at the end of a long day. It’s little surprise then that the demand for high-end apartment buildings is rising, and the market is responding. … Continued

Why Texas is Becoming the Next Big Thing for Multi-Family Housing

“Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession.” So wrote John Steinbeck in “Travels with Charley“ following his epic 10,000-mile road trip in the early sixties. Today, Texas is more than a state of mind; it is also an economic powerhouse. Its $1.6 trillion GDP surpasses that of Canada, Mexico and Russia. In … Continued

Texas Multifamily Portfolio Expands with Acquisition of Crest at Las Colinas Station

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced it has expanded its Texas multifamily portfolio with the acquisition of Crest at Las Colinas Station, a 374-unit luxury rental community in Irving, a northwest suburb of Dallas. The property was purchased by Draper and Kramer through a 1031 exchange following the firm’s … Continued