by Ben Lalez | Jul 15, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! This week we’re back with something more real estate-related since we often get questions about the different bungalow neighborhoods around the city. In total, Chicago has more than 80,000 bungalows, roughly one-third of all single-family homes in the...
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 | Jan 28, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago wine lovers! We’re back this week to talk about some of the very best wine bars in Chicago. The city’s wine scene is pretty diverse, and this means this list is going to include some upscale lounges as well as some laid-back places where you don’t have to...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 14, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hello once again, coffee fans in Chicago! Last week, we wrote about the best coffee shops in Lakeview. This week, we’re moving a few blocks north into Andersonville to find out which coffee shops are the highest-rated and most reviewed by customers. We’re the Ben...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 7, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey, coffee lovers! In the past, we’ve written about the best places to get coffee in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. Today, we’re going to be covering Lakeview. Lakeview has no shortage of coffee options, which is great, but it also makes it hard to know...
