Whether it is a Miesian property on the lakefront, a Frank Lloyd Wright home on the South Side, a Queen Anne in Old Irving, a penthouse loft with commanding views in the South Loop, or even a modest yet historic bungalow in Portage Park, I find uncommon homes for uncommon people. It is what I like to do. It is what I do best.

So what makes a home uncommon? The answer is manifold. Sometimes it is not the home itself. Maybe it's a home with an uncommon view. Or maybe it's a home located on an uncommon block in an uncommon neighborhood. Perhaps it was previously owned by someone uncommon. Or perhaps it was designed by an architect or built by a builder with an uncommon reputation.

It could be something added
Sometimes a home is uncommon because of something added to the home. It could be the landscape architecture. It could be the paint job. It could a renovation that jolts--like a brash, contemporary interior design that whimsically contradicts a vintage Victorian facade. Or it could be very rich interior design that belies a modest, unpretentious exterior.

It could be something orginal
And lastly, it may be something indigenous, something specific to the original structure, that makes a home uncommon. It could be an uncommonly coherent piece of architecture. It could be an uncommon floor-plan that has stood the test of time. It could be uncommon detailing, materials and workmanship in the home's construction. It could be a home's heritage of non-residential use and subsequent conversion to a single family home. Or it could be a home that is so visually stunning, so unique in its setting, it simply cannot be ignored.

Regardless of what makes a home uncommon, I find them. And once I find one for you, I know the men and women who can help you purchase them, preserve or renovate them, embellish them, and personalize them to your own tastes and needs. These are people dedicated to doing one thing and one thing well, and they are listed within these pages. They have built their reputations working on the rare and uncommon. Together, we work as a team, working to craft uncommon solutions to your unique real estate needs.

What should be uncommon (special?) about your new home?