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Why 1 in 6 Chicago Real Estate Deals Fall Through in 2026
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! This week, we wanted to talk about something that is increasingly important to discuss with your agent: what could potentially happen after your offer gets accepted. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and over the years, we’ve tracked the outcomes of hundreds of our own under-contract deals to understand exactly why some fall apart. We’re obsessed with understanding the data and what it means for our clients. According to a recent Redfin report, about 17% of residential transactions in Chicago fall through before reaching the closing table….
Chicago’s Most Iconic Architecture Styles
Hey Chicago architecture fans! If you live in the city, you walk past world-famous buildings every single day, and most of us barely even take a moment to appreciate them. This week, we thought it was worth digging into the story behind Chicago’s unique architecture. Before we get going, we’re the Ben Lalez Team, and we’ve spent over a decade helping people buy and sell homes all around Chicago. One thing we hear all the time from people moving here is that they’ve never been anywhere that feels quite like…
11 Places To Take The Kids In Chicago
Hey Chicago families! We’re back this week with a guide for parents. If you’ve got kids and you’re trying to figure out what to actually do with them in this city, we put together a list of the best family-friendly spots in Chicago, broken down by what kind of outing you’re looking for. We’re the Ben Lalez Team. We’ve been helping families buy and sell homes across Chicago for over a decade, and a big part of what we do is understanding what makes different parts of the city work…
Chicago In Movies And TV
What’s up, movie and TV fans! When people think about Chicago in movies and shows, a few scenes usually come to mind right away. But you’d be surprised at how often Chicago inspires many scenes we see on the screen. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after spending years helping people buy and sell homes across Chicago, you start to notice how often the same streets, stations, and buildings pop up in the background of things you have watched for years. For us, as soon as we see something that…