by Ben Lalez | Jul 29, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Condos, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate, Real Estate Market Analysis, Relocating, Selling
Hey Chicago! If you’ve been following along on our weekly blog, you know we cover a lot of topics related to Chicago: the beaches, pickleball courts, Michelin restaurants, school districts, and the bungalow belt are just a few of the more recent ones. We try to...
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 | Mar 11, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago architecture fans! If you live in the city, you walk past world-famous buildings every single day, and most of us barely even take a moment to appreciate them. This week, we thought it was worth digging into the story behind Chicago’s unique architecture....
by Ben Lalez | Dec 23, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey Chicago! Over the past few weeks, there’s been growing news about how Zillow may handle Chicago listings in the future, and it’s raised questions for people who rely on it to search for homes. Today we want to share some insights into what’s happening and what you...
by Ben Lalez | Mar 3, 2026 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
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,...
