by Ben Lalez | Jun 17, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago garden lovers! If you’ve got a green thumb, but you have no garden space to plant anything, this week’s article is for you. Did you know that Chicago has somewhere between 800 and 900 active community gardens and urban farms across the city? Chicago Grows...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 10, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! We hope you’re excited that summer is only a few weeks away. And with that in mind, we thought it would be useful to come at you with the ultimate guide to Chicago’s pools. This year, the outdoor pool season opens on June 19th, so you’ve got some time to...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 3, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! Last week, we covered the Ultimate Guide To Parking In Chicago. This week, we wanted to talk about two things happening that may soon affect how you get around the city. First, Illinois is about to pass a new state law on electric bikes or scooters....
by Ben Lalez | May 27, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate, Relocating
Hey Chicago! A while back, someone posted to r/chicago with the title I got 2 tickets for the same thing from the same officer. It picked up more than 700+ upvotes, because that mix of confusion and frustration is something most of us can definitely relate to. The top...
by Ben Lalez | May 20, 2026 | Buying, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate, Relocating
Hey Chicago summer lovers! Most people who don’t live here assume Chicago is a city you experience from the inside: museums, restaurants, architecture, sports. What they might be surprised about is that Chicago has 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and about...
