Last Wednesday, industry leaders from across the Midwest came together to share insights on two key drivers shaping the future of property management: resident retention and thoughtful investment. One of the biggest takeaways was how quickly resident expectations are evolving—renewals, communication preferences, lifestyle needs, and the importance of modern, responsive management. Bisnow's panel also highlighted broader…
Join us in celebrating Peak Properties founder Mike Zucker, newly inducted into the REjournals Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. Mike has always believed real estate is about people. He has built lasting relationships with residents, clients, and partners; and his work has created opportunities and communities across Chicago and beyond. Read Mike's full spotlight…
“Our office isn’t pet friendly.” Well, here at Peak, we can’t relate. We actually encourage pets… pet rocks, that is. The Pet Rocks Workshop made its grand return this week, and our team went all out. These fun, low-maintenance pals make the perfect desk accessory, whether you need a new office mascot, paperweight, or just…
On Thursday, the Cross Street and Peak teams came together for our quarterly town hall to dive into all-things-operations, celebrate milestones, and hear directly from leadership about upcoming changes, market trends, and what’s ahead for our business. Town halls are also a chance to welcome new employees and settle the age-old debate: ketchup or mustard?…
Members of the Peak team headed to Oak Brook last week for the Chicagoland Apartment Association Tradeshow! We heard from a lineup of incredible speakers covering everything from AI and social media 101 to “Why You Gotta Be So Mean?” — a standout session led by the always-insightful Lisa Trosien, who shared strategies for conflict…
The women of our MRHR team had a great night cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks with one of our vendor partners! We love opportunities like this to connect outside the office, celebrate our teamwork, and strengthen the relationships that keep Peak moving forward. Thank you, Building Services of America for having us!
Company culture is one of the pillars of our operations, and we love getting the team together whenever we can! Recently, we celebrated a “spooky summer” season on the Cross Street rooftop. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and the company was unbeatable. Events like these remind us how valuable it is to…
Say hello to our Systems Analyst extraordinaire, Sabriana Whitaker! A champion of structure, process, and teamwork, Sabriana helps keep Peak running like a well-oiled machine. From troubleshooting tech issues to improving workflows, she makes sure our systems stay sharp, our Helpdesk stays responsive, and Yardi runs at full speed. Her go-to motto? “If…
Back in 1998, Mike Zucker met Claudia at an Athletico. Two years later, she became Peak’s very first full-time employee—and the rest is history. Claudia laid the groundwork for what Peak is today. She built our Bookkeeping Department from scratch (now nearly a dozen strong!), became the queen of payroll, managed our corporate…
Take us out to the ball game, but back in time for Monday's meeting! On September 12, the Peak team went out of office and into Wrigleyville for the Cubs game! The team enjoyed the game, snacks, and quality time together in one of Chicago's most iconic spots. We're always grateful to spend time with…
