Whet Moser

Small, boxy Georgian homes break up the bungalow belt, but fit in nicely due to their material and modesty.

A look at the market in Riverside, Illinois

It's easy to find a place with pedigree in the city. (A Tuscan tower, not so much.)

With gabled roofs and lots of interior light, they're representative of the California landscape they arose in.

They're lovable, solidly built, reasonably sized, and above all, ubiquitous.

Not to be confused with the much-reviled McMansions.

You can crack the 50th floor for less than $300,000 — but be prepared to sacrifice some character for a view.

Some of the best housing stock in the city lies along a narrow swath of the South Side — namely the Prairie Avenue Historic District. The pocket of land between...

For the price of a comparably sized McMansion.