Draper and Kramer’s Bill Van Senus III Named Board Member of Chicagoland Apartment Association

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

Don’t Overlook These 8 Fall Cleaning Tasks for Your Apartment

Upgrade your living experience as those crisp nights and fall colors arrive. If that proverbial “spring cleaning” is a top priority, a fall cleaning should be a close second. A little effort now makes the winter months less daunting and the holidays all the more welcoming. Come that first cold snap, you’ll be ready to … 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 Announces Opening of Moda at The Hill in St. Louis’ The Hill Neighborhood

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, has announced the completion of Moda at The Hill, a new 225-unit rental development at 2100 Boardman St. in St. Louis’ historic The Hill neighborhood. Located just south of Interstate 44 and west of Kingshighway Boulevard, the community is 33% pre-leased and nearly 25% occupied since welcoming first residents just a … 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’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

How to Survive Spring Shedding Season

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole,” American wildlife photographer Roger Caras famously said. Certainly, cat lovers undoubtedly feel the same about their feline friends. But as lovable as our pets are, the spring shedding season presents a challenge or two. Hair and fur continuously renew through an endless cycle of growth, … Continued

Draper and Kramer Announces Start of Pre-Leasing at Moda at The Hill in St. Louis’ The Hill Neighborhood

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced pre-leasing is underway for Moda at The Hill, the developer’s new 225-unit multifamily project at 2100 Boardman St. in St. Louis’ historic The Hill neighborhood. Located just south of Interstate 44 and west of Kingshighway Boulevard, the community is nearing completion and will welcome residents this summer. The four-story … 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