by Ben Lalez | Sep 24, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, animal lovers! Chicago’s got plenty of ways to spend your money, like deep dish pizza, rooftop bars, and of course, Cubs tickets. But did you know you can also pay to hang out with dogs, cats, and even bunnies? We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and...
by Ben Lalez | Sep 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago beer fans! It’s that time of year when Chicago’s breweries release their fall brews on tap around the city, and these aren’t the mass-market pumpkin spice beers you see everywhere else. Most of these beers started showing up in mid-September,...
by Ben Lalez | Sep 3, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago bar hoppers! When we’re showing clients around Chicago, we talk a lot about what gives different neighborhoods their character. And something that always comes up is the local watering hole. Where’s the best place to grab a drink? The answer often...
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...