2010 Articles
CHICAGO ARCHITECT
STAGGERING ACHIEVEMENTS – 2010 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The seemingly random pattern of the balconies on 235 Van Buren’s south side has a kinetic attitude that reflects the movement and energy of the highway it overlooks. November / December 2010
TODAY’S HOMES – SUN TIMES
DEALS ABOUND FOR FHA MORTGAGE MONEY
First-time home and condominium buyers are receiving a major boost up the homeownership ladder through help from Uncle Sam, housing experts say. November 5, 2010
TODAY’S HOMES – SUN TIMES
Valuable Vistas – Breathtaking Views Sell City Condos
Condominium appraisers say breathtaking, unobstructed Windy City views are worth their weight in gold at resale time, especially in today's slower real estate market. Premium views and a great location are a major lure for city condominium shoppers so much so that they're willing to pay a higher price for the vista, appraisers say. Friday, October 15, 2010
TODAY'S HOMES - SUN TIMES
SUCH A DEAL
Budget-minded first-time home shoppers hunting for affordably priced condominiums should take a tour of 235 Van Buren. Base prices start at $179,900 at this new 47-story high-rise condominium developed by Chicago-based CMK Companies in the heart of the Loop Financial District. May 27, 2010
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
GOT A MILLION? GET A PENTHOUSE
A 2,272-square-foot duplex penthouse sits atop this stylish modern building located at 235 Van Buren. The best part? This penthouse is priced at a mere $995,900, while most downtown penthouses start at several million dollars. The duplex spans the 46th and 47th floors and the architects maximized the impact of the space with a two-story living room atrium with a spiral staircase which leads up to a sitting room and master bedroom suite. May, 2010
TODAY'S HOMES - SUN TIMES
SWEET SUITES
Downtown high-rise master suites feature dramatic views from private balconies and spacious sleeping spaces highlighted by contemporary platform beds that seem to float above the carpet. The ultimate urban-cool master suite can be found at 235 Van Buren, a new 46-story high-rise in the Loop’s Financial District. February 25, 2010
TODAY’s HOMES – SUN-TIMES
FIRST-TIME BUYERS FLOCK TO 235 VAN BUREN
Those with a work history and good credit are easily obtaining financing with down payments as little as 5 percent, Kihnke said. And now that 235 Van Buren is FHA approved, buyers can purchase with as low as 3.5 percent down. The success at 235 Van Buren shows a housing market revival is under way among young, single first-time buyers in Chicago’s Financial District. February 4, 2010