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Chicago’s Best Margarita Patio Spots For Summer 2025
Hey there, Chicago margarita lovers! Summer’s finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time to grab your friends, find a perfect patio, and sip some killer margaritas while soaking up the sunshine. After enduring another legendary Chicago winter, we think we’ve all earned the right to celebrate with salt-rimmed glasses and good vibes. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and while we spend most of our time helping families find their perfect Chicago homes, we’ve also become experts at knowing where to grab the best drinks in every…
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…