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Best coffee shops in Wicker Park

Top Rated Coffee Shops In Wicker Park

Hey there, coffee lovers! If you’re spending time in Wicker Park and looking for the best place to grab a good cup of coffee, we got you! This is the neighborhood that launched Smashing Pumpkins and it has one of the most interesting coffee scenes in the city. You’ll find laid-back spots, interesting interiors, and some of the best espresso you’ll ever sip. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and we’ve spent a ton of time walking the streets of Wicker Park, meeting clients, hanging out between showings, and of course,…

Best Free Things To Do In Chicago

The Best Free Things To Do In Chicago

Hey there, Chicago explorers! One thing we often mention is that living in a world-class city like Chicago doesn’t have to drain your bank account. Yes, we love our fancy dinners and premium concert tickets, but did you know that some of the best experiences in Chicago are actually free? We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families find their perfect Chicago homes over the last decade, we’ve discovered that the neighborhoods with the best free activities tend to be the ones people fall in love…

15 Chicago Inventions

The Truth About 15 Chicago Inventions

Hey there, Chicago trivia fans! When people think of Chicago, they usually picture deep dish pizza, tall skyscrapers, or maybe Al Capone. But this city has quietly shaped the way we live in ways you probably never realized. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after spending over a decade helping families find their perfect Chicago homes, we’ve gotten passionate about what makes this city special. So when we started digging into all those “invented in Chicago” claims you see online, we figured we’d better separate the truth from urban legends….

Best beaches in Chicago

Best Chicago Urban Beaches To Enjoy This Summer

Hey there, beach lovers! It’s finally summer, and that means we have a small window of time to enjoy the lakefront before winter crashes the party at the end of the year.  Chicago has 26 miles of shoreline and dozens of beaches along Lake Michigan, so there are lots of options whether you want to play volleyball, go paddling, or just sit in the sand and people watch while you work on your tan. We’re The Ben Lalez Team, and we’ve travelled through pretty much every neighborhood in the city….

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