by Ben Lalez | Oct 22, 2024 | Buying, Real Estate
If there is one thing we can all collectively hate together, it’s paying taxes! Do you ever wonder why your property tax bill seems to keep growing every year? Property taxes can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’re a first time home owner or you’re...
by Ben Lalez | Oct 14, 2024 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
Moving to a new city is always an adventure. When that city happens to be as dynamic and diverse as Chicago, there’s even more reason to get super excited. But before you start dreaming about mounds of delicious deep dish pizza, here’s a bit of an introduction into...
by Ben Lalez | Oct 3, 2023 | Buying
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) come with both advantages and disadvantages, so this article will cover how living in an HOA community can help maintain property values, swimming pools, and tennis courts, as well as enforce HOA rules while living within an HOA...
by Ben Lalez | Sep 23, 2023 | Real Estate
If you’re considering making a move to one of the best cities (aka the Windy City), you probably have a ton of questions about what it’s actually like to live in Chicago like; which Chicago neighborhoods have the best farmers markets, which Chicago neighborhoods are...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 16, 2022 | Buying
You found your broker, got your pre-approval, and feel on top of the world starting out on your home buying journey. And now it’s time for one of the most fun parts of the home buying process — touring listings. But if you’re just starting out on the hunt for...
