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The Value or Cost of Property Management Fees in Chicago
July 9, 2026
If you own rental property in Chicago or the northwest suburbs, you’ve probably noticed something confusing: You talk to three different property managers and get ...
Beginning our 25th Year of Drexel: Celebrating Karl Wikstrom
May 14, 2026
Drexel is built on one simple truth: great buildings don’t create great communities — great people do. And few people embody the Drexel spirit more ...
Less Manual, More Managed: How AI and Workflows Empowers Drexel to Focus on Performance
April 1, 2026
In the world of property management, the “to-do” list is a living, breathing and growing situation. Between the mountain of paperwork and the endless ping ...
Operate your Laundry Room Without Quarters
October 14, 2025
What is this and why is it important? If you own an apartment building with a shared coin-op laundry room, you already know the routine. ...
Managing Rentals Is Tough: These Landlord Services Make It Easier
August 27, 2025
Property Management in Chicago Is No Joke—Here’s What Actually Helps If you’ve ever managed a rental in Chicago, you know the grind. Repairs stack up, ...
Mid-Year Rental Property Management Report
August 22, 2025
📅 January – June 2025 The first half of 2025 has been a strong one for occupancy, lease renewals, and revenue growth. With impressive 97.4% ...
Is Self-Managing Property Maintenance Worth It? Here’s What to Consider
July 30, 2025
Owning rental property has the potential to be a solid investment and can provide steady cash flow, long-term appreciation and plenty of opportunity to build ...
5 Reasons to Hire a Chicago Property Management Company
July 23, 2025
Chicago isn’t just deep dish and architecture, it’s one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country. Whether you’ve got a few properties ...
Chasing Market Rents? The Startling Case for Retaining Loyal Tenants
April 18, 2025
Renewing leases to the top of the market every year causes high turnover – but do you make more money? After 10 years in the ...
Why Chicago is Still a Top Choice for Real Estate?
March 30, 2025
Chicago has its challenges, but it remains one of the best cities in the world for living and investing. If you own rental properties, you ...
What Are My Requirements as a Housing Provider Under the Chicago Heat Ordinance?
February 26, 2025
The Chicago Heat Ordinance ensures that housing providers supply adequate heat to tenants during Chicago’s defined “heat season,” which runs from September 15 to June 1. ...
2024 Wrapped: Growth with Excellence at Drexel Properties
February 11, 2025
In 2024, we proved that scale and service excellence aren’t enemies – they’re allies. While growing to manage 1000+ units across 70 buildings, we showed ...
