How to Keep Your Apartment Allergy-Free This Winter

2021 has been a terrible year for seasonal allergies. This isn’t just anecdotal; it’s allergist confirmed. And allergies aren’t just a spring and summer problem — they’re also an issue during ragweed season in the fall and winter. The vast majority of individuals have experienced that itchy, hazy feeling multiple times throughout the year. Eyes become … Continued

6 Tips for Creating a Sleep-Friendly Bedroom

We spend a quarter to a third of our lives doing it. Yet many of us don’t really focus on how to do it well. The activity? Sleeping! Some folks absolutely love to sleep. Actress Mindy Kaling quipped, “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” Others view … Continued

Draper and Kramer Welcomes First Move-Ins at Wrigleyville Lofts in Chicago’s Wrigleyville Neighborhood as Lakeview Ace Hardware Reopens in Retail Space

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’s Colleen Needham, 20-Year Industry Veteran, Installed as Chicago IREM President

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

Draper and Kramer’s Tim Kramer Elected to IREM’s National Board of Directors

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Tim Kramer, vice president and director of operations, has been elected to the national board of directors of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Kramer officially assumes his duties on Jan. 1, 2022. Kramer, the great-grandson of Draper and Kramer co-founder Adolph … Continued

Top 9 Smart Apartment Trends of 2021

Smart home technology is increasingly popular in multifamily communities across the country. But what exactly is smart home technology? Simply put, smart home devices allow renters and homeowners to control appliances, temperature, security, and more through any connected device. You can turn on the lights in your home, access security cameras, change the thermostat, and more from … 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

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

How to Decorate Your Apartment with Houseplants

In addition to being a trendy decorative element, houseplants add tons of life and beauty to apartments. Now that we’re spending more time indoors, it is particularly important to add houseplants to your home, as they can significantly brighten a living area and bring life to even the smallest spaces. In addition to bringing light … Continued