Ian Spula

The Bloomingdale Arts Building, a unique condo collective on the future "606" trail, was dogged for years by issues with its build-out. Those problems are in the past, and the community of artist-owners is model to learn from. Read more

The 5,000 square-footer has three bedrooms with the option for a fourth; most of the energy of the renovation went into the facade, genius common spaces, and an incredible roof deck. Read more

15 town homes and four condos are finishing up at River Walk, just about concluding that multi-stage, decade-long development. Read more

The three-bedroom home has vaulted ceilings, modern amenities, and a huge garage-top deck. It is newly on the market for $569,900. Read more

The fully restored three-bedroom house even has a garden unit you could rent out for some extra cash. Read more

List and sales prices at this Hyde Park lakefront classic have confused in recent years, but it's really just the case of another large vintage building working to right the ship post-recession. Read more

The home lacks landmark status, but it's as integral to Chicago's one-of-a-kind planned suburb as the village's more celebrated structures. Read more