by Ben Lalez | Jul 30, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle
Hey there, coffee lovers! If you’re spending time in Wicker Park and looking for the best place to grab a good cup of coffee, we got you! This is the neighborhood that launched Smashing Pumpkins and it has one of the most interesting coffee scenes in the city. You’ll...
by Ben Lalez | Jul 23, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago explorers! One thing we often mention is that living in a world-class city like Chicago doesn’t have to drain your bank account. Yes, we love our fancy dinners and premium concert tickets, but did you know that some of the best experiences in...
by Ben Lalez | Jul 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago trivia fans! When people think of Chicago, they usually picture deep dish pizza, tall skyscrapers, or maybe Al Capone. But this city has quietly shaped the way we live in ways you probably never realized. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after...
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...