Draper and Kramer Opens The Flats at EVO Apartments in Suburban St. Louis

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, announces it has opened The Flats at EVO, a collection of 46 townhome-inspired rental apartments in the popular St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights, Mo. The new-construction community is the second phase of EVO, a multi-phase rental development that also includes an adjacent four-story, 281-unit … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Anna Javellana Named ARM of the Year by IREM Minnesota Chapter 45

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, is proud to announce Anna Javellana, property manager at Southfork Townhomes in Lakeville, Minn., was named Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) of the Year by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Minnesota Chapter 45. The award was presented to Javellana at Chapter 45’s annual member appreciation celebration, held Nov. 9 in Eden Prairie, Minn.  “ARM of the … Continued

Draper and Kramer Rebrands Village Park of Palatine as The Clayson Amid $8.25 Million Renovation

Village Park of Palatine, a 448-unit apartment community in Palatine, Ill., is getting a new name and look following its acquisition earlier this year by Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. The full-service real estate firm today announced it has commenced an $8.25 million renovation of the community, which has been rebranded as The Clayson in a nod to the late George Clayson, an early Palatine resident and former village board member.  … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Sam Groppi Named to Institute of Real Estate Management’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2017

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, has announced that Sam Groppi, the firm’s revenue manager, was named to the Institute of Real Estate Management’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2017. “We’re so thrilled that IREM has recognized Sam’s achievements and his passion for the industry,” said Julie Johnson, senior vice president … Continued

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated Earns Four Honors at St. Louis Apartment Association Rising Star Awards

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, is pleased to announce it was honored with four awards at the St. Louis Apartment Association Rising Star Awards, which were held April 28. The awards banquet is hosted annually by the St. Louis Apartment Association (SLAA) to recognize the work of the organization’s members … Continued

Four Draper and Kramer Properties Named SatisFacts Resident Satisfaction Award Winners

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, is pleased to announce four rental communities from its management portfolio were named 2016 Resident Satisfaction award winners by SatisFacts, the multifamily industry’s premier authority on resident satisfaction and retention. “As a firm with a 124-year history, Draper and Kramer has a long and proven … Continued

Draper and Kramer Acquires The View at Encino Commons, a 324-Unit Apartment Community in San Antonio

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, one of the largest privately held, full-service real estate firms in the United States, has expanded its presence in the San Antonio market with the acquisition of The View at Encino Commons Apartment Homes, a 324-unit rental community in the Stone Oak area of north central San Antonio, just 17miles from the city’s central business district.   Located at 21303 Encino Commons Blvd., The View … Continued

Draper and Kramer Welcomes First Move-Ins at New Luxury Rental EVO in St. Louis Area

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate firm, announces that leasing and first move-ins have begun for the first phase of EVO, a four-phase new-construction rental development that will ultimately bring more than 800 luxury apartment units to suburban St. Louis.  Located 9015 Eager Road in the popular suburb of Richmond Heights, Mo., EVO includes four planned rental buildings that are scheduled to be completed by 2020. EVO’s first phase features a four-story apartment … Continued

Draper and Kramer Promotes Two within its Residential Management Division

Full-service national real estate firm Draper and Kramer, Incorporated announces it has promoted Ian Novak, CPM, PCAM, to the position of vice president, director of condominium management services. Additionally, the firm has appointed Jay Howell, director of operations for Draper and Kramer, to also serve as operations manager for its condominium management services group.   “It’s a real testament to the depth and track record of Draper and Kramer’s residential … Continued

Draper and Kramer Wins Two CAMME Awards for 758-Unit Suburban Chicago Property

Full-service national real estate firm Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, announces it was honored with two awards at the annual Chicagoland Apartment Marketing and Management Excellence (CAMME) awards ceremony, which took place Nov. 3. Presented by the Chicagoland Apartment Association and the Chicago Tribune, the CAMME Awards celebrate excellence in the multifamily housing industry.   Both awards recognized Draper and Kramer’s … Continued