by Ben Lalez | Nov 5, 2025 | Lifestyle, Real Estate
What’s up, Chicago! Okay, last week we published an article about things that people hate about Chicago according to Redditors. As it turned out, there was a lot to talk about, like traffic, politics, and of course, the winters. But it wouldn’t be fair for us not to...
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 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...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 9, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! Let’s talk about something that makes everyone nod knowingly during real estate conversations, even though half of us are secretly thinking, “What the heck is escrow anyway?” You know that moment. You’re talking to...
