BLOG
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…
Why Work With A Chicago Realtor When You Don’t Need One
Let’s start with something we all know – you don’t need a realtor to buy a home in Chicago. With online listings, 3D virtual tours, and tons of free resources, it’s entirely possible to go through the buying process without a real estate agent. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping more than a thousand families find their perfect home in Chicago over the last decade, we believe in being direct. Yes, working with a realtor isn’t for everyone. But before you decide to go it alone, we’d like…
Mortgage Fraud In Chicago – What Every Homeowner Needs To Know
Hey there Chicago homeowners and future homebuyers! It’s the Ben Lalez team again, and this week we wanted to talk about something that’s been making headlines lately right here in Chicago. Mortgage fraud. While it might not be as exciting as discussing your dream kitchen renovation, it’s a topic that could save you or your loved ones from becoming victims of increasingly sophisticated scams. We think it’s crucial to shed light on this growing concern affecting our communities. Just this last week, we saw a sobering reminder of how real…