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The Top 10 Elementary Schools In Chicago For 2025
Hey there, Chicago families! If you’re like many parents we work with, finding the right elementary school for your kids is one of the biggest factors in your home search. Over the last decade, we’ve helped over a thousand families find their perfect Chicago home, so we know education is top of mind. Today, we’re breaking down Chicago’s top 10 elementary schools for 2025, using the latest data from U.S. News & World Report. We’ll look beyond just the simple rankings to help you understand what makes each school unique…
Should you escrow taxes and insurance in Chicago?
If you’re buying a home for the first time, you can either pay your property taxes and insurance through escrow or self-manage your payments. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision. We’re the Ben Lalez team, and after helping countless Chicago families buy homes over the last decade, we’ve found that the escrow decision often throws buyers off. We know it’s not as exciting as picking your dream kitchen finishes, but making the right choice about escrowing your taxes and insurance…
Chicago Building Materials To Stay Away From
Let’s talk about something that might not be as exciting as picking out your dream kitchen finishes, but could save you some serious headaches and expenses down the road when you’re looking for your next home to buy. After helping more than 1,000 families find their perfect Chicago homes, we’ve learned a few important lessons about which building materials can turn your dream home into a money pit and which ones are a small project away from being fixed. We’re the Ben Lalez team, and today we’re going to break…
What Are The Best Days To Move? A Chicago Moving Guide
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 move across every corner of Chicago that we’ve learned exactly what works and what doesn’t when timing your move. We’re often asked, “What is the best day to move?” Let’s break down how to choose the perfect moving day to save…