by Ben Lalez | Jul 29, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Condos, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate, Real Estate Market Analysis, Relocating, Selling
Hey Chicago! If you’ve been following along on our weekly blog, you know we cover a lot of topics related to Chicago: the beaches, pickleball courts, Michelin restaurants, school districts, and the bungalow belt are just a few of the more recent ones. We try to...
by Ben Lalez | Mar 18, 2026 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
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...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 23, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey Chicago! Over the past few weeks, there’s been growing news about how Zillow may handle Chicago listings in the future, and it’s raised questions for people who rely on it to search for homes. Today we want to share some insights into what’s happening and what you...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 9, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! Let’s talk about something that makes everyone nod knowingly during real estate conversations, even though half of us are secretly thinking, “What the heck is escrow anyway?” You know that moment. You’re talking to...
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...
by Ben Lalez | Feb 4, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating, Selling
The best part about buying a home? Getting the keys! The worst part about buying a home? Moving. But as much as everyone hates the idea of moving, it requires more strategy and planning than you might think. We’re the Ben Lalez team, and we’ve helped so many families...
