by Ben Lalez | Jul 8, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! We’re well into summer, and although we know you and the family are still enjoying the sun and good vibes, the next school season is just around the corner. Two years ago, we wrote an article on the top 10 school districts in Chicago, and we thought it...
by Ben Lalez | Jul 1, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
What’s going on Chicago! If you don’t play pickleball, we’re pretty sure you’ve heard about it by now. It’s a sport that started as a niche retirement activity and then exploded into the fastest-growing sport in the country for four consecutive years. The Sports &...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 24, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! We covered June’s events last month, and now we’re back with everything happening next month in July, and there’s quite a bit going on. We know you don’t want to hear this, because it feels like summer hasn’t been around long enough, but we...
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 | 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...