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...
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...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 15, 2026 | Lifestyle, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! We write about this city every single week (we’re the only real estate team that is committed to weekly articles), and honestly, it’s easy because there is always something new or interesting to cover about Chicago. This week, we put together some of our...
by Ben Lalez | Mar 18, 2026 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! This week, we wanted to talk about something that is increasingly important to discuss with your agent: what could potentially happen after your offer gets accepted. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and over the years, we’ve tracked...
