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Best Chicago Urban Beaches To Enjoy This Summer

Best Chicago Urban Beaches To Enjoy This Summer

by Ben Lalez | Jul 9, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating

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...
10 Must-Do Summer Things In Chicago (2025 Bucket List)

10 Must-Do Summer Things In Chicago (2025 Bucket List)

by Ben Lalez | Jul 2, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating

Hey there, Chicago lovers! School is out, and you know what that means! It’s time to make the most of our short summer months, and there’s honestly no city that does summer quite like we do. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand...
10 Reasons You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Move to Chicago

10 Reasons You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Move to Chicago

by Ben Lalez | May 21, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating

If you’re thinking about making a move to Chicago for the first time, you’ve probably already heard a ton of opinions from friends, family, and YouTube videos (and we hope you checked out Ben’s YouTube channel as well). We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and...
Top 10 Chicago Suburbs For Homebuyers 2025

Top 10 Chicago Suburbs For Homebuyers 2025

by Ben Lalez | May 14, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating

Let’s face it. Buying a home in Chicago can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. The process is scary and deadlines are stressful. Everyone feels overwhelmed by the financial commitment because it’s a lot of money to spend on one...
The Advantages Of Buying A Co-op in Chicago

The Advantages Of Buying A Co-op in Chicago

by Ben Lalez | May 7, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating

When most people think about buying a home in Chicago, it’s common to think about single-family bungalows and condos. But there’s another option known as the co-operative apartment, or co-op for short. If you don’t know the difference between a regular condo and...
Chicago Real Estate Market Snapshot April 2025

Chicago Real Estate Market Snapshot April 2025

by Ben Lalez | Apr 23, 2025 | Buying, Real Estate, Relocating, Selling

Sometimes it can feel like making sense of Chicago’s real estate market is like trying to predict the spring weather. One headline says the market is cooling, while another one says prices are on the rise. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to figure out if now is actually...
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