by Ben Lalez | Jul 15, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! This week we’re back with something more real estate-related since we often get questions about the different bungalow neighborhoods around the city. In total, Chicago has more than 80,000 bungalows, roughly one-third of all single-family homes in the...
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 | 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...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 23, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey Chicago! Over the past few weeks, there’s been growing news about how Zillow may handle Chicago listings in the future, and it’s raised questions for people who rely on it to search for homes. Today we want to share some insights into what’s happening and what you...
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...
