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A Beginner’s Guide To Escrow In Chicago
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 someone about real estate and they mention escrow and you’re like, “Oh yeah, totally!” Meanwhile, you’re wondering to yourself if it’s some kind of fancy savings account or maybe a type of insurance. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families buy…
The Buyer Agency Agreement In Plain English
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! If you’ve started looking for a home recently, you might have noticed that the process seems a little bit different. You may remember being able to call up your realtor and just casually checking out some properties. But things have changed, and before your agent can even unlock a front door for you now, you’ll need to sign a buyer agency agreement. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families buy and sell Chicago real estate over the last decade, we know…
How To Spend Your First Weekend In Chicago
Hey there, future Chicago visitor! So you’re thinking about spending a summer weekend in our city? Good call! Chicago in the summer is the kind of place that gets under your skin in the best way possible, and we know you’ll leave here already planning your next trip back. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families make Chicago their home over the past decade, we’ve gotten pretty good at showing people what makes this city special. Summer here really is something else. The lakefront comes…
Top 10 Chicago Suburbs For Buyers In 2026
Hey Chicago! Last year, we wrote an article on the top 10 suburbs in Chicago, and this year we’re back with our updated list for 2026. Have things changed on the list? In case this is the first time you’re reading one of our articles, we’re the Ben Lalez Team, and we’ve helped over a thousand families find homes in and around Chicago over the past decade. Every year around this time, our team looks ahead to see where buyers should be looking. The biggest change from a year ago…