• We create value by delivering EXCEPTIONAL living experiences for our residents.
  • Serving our customers NATIONWIDE – and beyond.
  • Building on a foundation of INTEGRITY and innovation for more than 120 years.
  • Our award-winning team offers wide-ranging CAPABILITIES to deliver results.

News

Near North Apartments Fetch $104 Million

Sale of the Chicagoan: Draper & Kramer, Washington-based National Real Estate Advisors and the Wolbach family of Chicago, announced the sale today of 37-story building at 750 N. Rush Street to Mr. Buford's firm, Planned Property Management...

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Area Apartments Fast-Track Renovations as Competition Grows

Wheaton Center Apartments Featured in Chicago Tribune...

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Expanding Into New Markets

Draper and Kramer acquires Sonterra Blue apartment community in San Antonio, TX...

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A Talented Team

Draper and Kramer receives 5 different awards from 3 different award competitions in 2015...

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Outstanding Initiative

DK is partnering with the hotel operator-owner Olympia Companies in the development of a mixed–use residential hotel and retail development in Chicago’s Motor Row entertainment district...

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Incredible Amenities

Draper and Kramer’s Property Management and Asset Management teams deliver as 1130 S. Michigan is highlighted in CURBED Chicago...

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Services

Commercial Finance Services

Draper and Kramer has been arranging commercial mortgages and providing equity in the Chicago area since 1893. This means we have excellent contacts and resources to provide the best solutions to our clients, whether you are an entrepreneur with a small retail complex or run a major pension fund with billions in assets.

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Management and Leasing

Our Management and Leasing arm offers a diverse range of services for residential property owners, condominium associations, and people looking to rent apartments or buy or sell their homes. We do this by creating a comprehensive action plan, directing the services to keep it in good physical order, providing effective marketing strategy and tight financial controls.

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Acquisitions and Development

The expertise in our Acquisitions and Development department lies in the creation, enhancement, management, and disposition of real estate assets. We serve as the single source of real estate-related counsel to a diverse group of customers, including corporations, private and institutional owners and investors, government agencies, condominium associations and foundations.

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Residential Mortgage Services

DKMC (doing business as 1st Advantage Mortgage) is the residential mortgage division at Draper and Kramer. Our business, our expertise and our success is wholly dependent on customer satisfaction, which is why we are fully committed to providing you sound advice and great service. We help identify and structure mortgage financing programs for clients across the United States.

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