by Ben Lalez | Aug 27, 2025 | Lifestyle
It’s midnight on a Tuesday, and you can’t go to sleep because your stomach won’t stop complaining. You’re hungry. There’s nothing to snack on in the fridge, and you’re too lazy to cook something in the kitchen, so now it’s getting serious. This is when you...
by Ben Lalez | Aug 20, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago food lovers! We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after helping over a thousand families find their perfect Chicago homes over the last decade, we’ve learned it’s not all about real estate. The neighborhoods people actually want to live in...
by Ben Lalez | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate
Hey there, Chicago explorers! We spend most of our days showing people around Chicago’s neighborhoods, helping them find their perfect homes. And after a decade of this, we’ve discovered something pretty cool. The best parts of Chicago aren’t always...
by Ben Lalez | Aug 6, 2025 | Lifestyle, Real Estate
We know you don’t want to hear this, but as we head into the last month of summer in Chicago, the fall season is right around the corner. But don’t worry, because there are still a ton of festivals, markets, and cultural events to enjoy! From food fairs and music...
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...
