by Ben Lalez | Jun 3, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago! Last week, we covered the Ultimate Guide To Parking In Chicago. This week, we wanted to talk about two things happening that may soon affect how you get around the city. First, Illinois is about to pass a new state law on electric bikes or scooters....
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 | 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 | Mar 3, 2026 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
Hey Chicago! Last year, we wrote an article on the top 10 suburbs in Chicago, and this year we’re back with our updated list for 2026. Have things changed on the list? In case this is the first time you’re reading one of our articles, we’re the Ben Lalez Team,...
