Draper and Kramer Acquires 180-Unit Luxury Rental Community in Schaumburg

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced it has expanded its Chicago-area portfolio with the acquisition of North 680, a recently built 180-unit luxury rental community in Schaumburg, Ill. The property was purchased by Draper and Kramer as part of a 1031 exchange following the firm’s sale of Fieldpointe of St. Louis, a 318-unit community … Continued

Draper and Kramer and Intercontinental Acquire 298-Unit Apartment Community in Chicago’s Printers Row

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, along with equity partner Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, has expanded its Chicago-area portfolio with the acquisition of Burnham Pointe, a 28-story, 298-unit rental building in Chicago’s Printers Row neighborhood. The off-market transaction was brokered by the Chicago office of HFF. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Located at 730 … Continued

Draper and Kramer Promotes David Newton to Regional Property Manager

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, is pleased to announce it has promoted David Newton to the position of regional property manager. In his new role, Newton will oversee two rental properties in Draper and Kramer’s Chicago-area management portfolio: 1130 S. Michigan, a luxury high rise in the South Loop neighborhood; … Continued

Draper and Kramer Adds Vice President/Regional Property Manager to Texas Team

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, is pleased to announce Amy Siebert, CPM®, has joined the company as vice president and regional property manager. Siebert will be based in San Antonio and will oversee Draper and Kramer’s local properties: The View at Encino Commons, a 324-unit rental community, and Sonterra Blue, … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s David Newton Named ARM of the Year by IREM Chicago

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, is proud to announce David Newton, property manager at 1350-1360 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, 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 Newton at IREM Chicago’s annual … Continued

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