by Ben Lalez | Jul 9, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
Hey there, beach lovers! It’s finally summer, and that means we have a small window of time to enjoy the lakefront before winter crashes the party at the end of the year. Chicago has 26 miles of shoreline and dozens of beaches along Lake Michigan, so there are lots...
by Ben Lalez | Jul 2, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
Hey there, Chicago lovers! School is out, and you know what that means! It’s time to make the most of our short summer months, and there’s honestly no city that does summer quite like we do. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 9, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
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...
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,...
by Ben Lalez | May 21, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
If you’re thinking about making a move to Chicago for the first time, you’ve probably already heard a ton of opinions from friends, family, and YouTube videos (and we hope you checked out Ben’s YouTube channel as well). We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and...
