How to Make Friends in Your Apartment Community

Now that individuals are increasingly vaccinated, apartment dwellers are ready to mingle and meet new friends. Whether you’re moving to a different city or just looking for a new group to spend time with, the best friends you can make could be right in your building. This article will highlight creative ways to find friends … Continued

Tips for Maximizing Your Studio Apartment Space

A studio apartment is often defined both by its size and its open concept. Studio apartments are typically 450-600 sq ft in size. There’s usually a kitchenette along one of the walls with one separate room for the bathroom. There are some clear benefits to choosing to live in a studio apartment. Compared to most one … Continued

Draper and Kramer Starts Construction on Moda at The Hill Rental Development in St. Louis’ The Hill Neighborhood

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced it has started construction on Moda at The Hill, a new development of 225 rental residences in St. Louis’ historic The Hill neighborhood. Expected to open in late spring 2022, the four-story apartment building is part of a larger 11-acre master planned community, led by … Continued

How to Find Compatible and Trustworthy Roommates

Deciding to live with roommates offers countless benefits, from saving money and splitting chores to having everyday companions who make life much less lonely. Having a roommate is particularly beneficial for those who are relocating to a new city, as it offers the opportunity to not only get to know your roommate but their group … Continued

What People Who Work From Home Want From Their Apartments

Working from one’s apartment or building is not new—in fact, from 2005 to 2017, remote work grew by 159 percent. But since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, more workers and businesses have shifted to the work from home (WFH) model than ever before. For many, the shift to remote work may be a permanent one. Today, … Continued

Draper and Kramer Tops Off and Announces Name of 120-Unit Mixed-Use Development in Chicago’s Wrigleyville Neighborhood

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced it has topped off a 120-unit mixed-use development at 949 W. Dakin St. in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. The project will be named Wrigleyville Lofts and is located across the street from the Sheridan Red Line station and two and a half blocks north of Wrigley Field. Draper and Kramer plans to begin pre-leasing … Continued

Draper and Kramer Expands Texas Portfolio with Purchase of 121-Unit Adriatica Senior Living in McKinney, Texas

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced it has added to its national portfolio of multifamily properties with the purchase of Adriatica Senior Living, a 121-unit, amenity-rich rental community for active seniors in McKinney, Texas, a suburb located 30 miles north of Dallas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. … Continued

Remember the Alamo (And San Antonio)! Why This City Is A Big Market in the Lone Star State

As the second-largest city in Texas, San Antonio offers a vibrant blend of Mexican and Texan culture. Home to the historic Alamo and located only 150 miles from the border of Mexico, San Antonio is filled with rich history and mirrors the Spanish architecture of the 18th century. According to the U.S. Census, San Antonio … Continued

Aspire Residences in Chicago’s South Loop Welcomes First Move-Ins, Secures First Retail Lease

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, announces it has welcomed first move-ins at Aspire Residences, a new 24-story, 275-unit apartment tower at 2111 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago’s South Loop. The building is currently 28% leased, and 95 residents have moved in since it opened its doors in August. Additionally, Draper and Kramer has leased 2,965 square … Continued

How to Get Tenants to Renew Their Leases

Apartment turnover is a fact of life for landlords and property owners. However, excess turnover need not be. By establishing practices to get your tenants to renew their leases and stay in the long term, you not only cut costs: you also enhance the desirability of your community.  Reductions in turnover benefit tenants, property managers … Continued