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 | May 7, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
When most people think about buying a home in Chicago, it’s common to think about single-family bungalows and condos. But there’s another option known as the co-operative apartment, or co-op for short. If you don’t know the difference between a regular condo and...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 30, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago lovers! We don’t know about you, but after just enduring another legendary Chicago winter, we think everyone deserves to celebrate the sunshine with food, music, art, and culture! May is finally here, and that means it’s time for our beautiful city...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 23, 2025 | Buying, Real Estate, Relocating, Selling
Sometimes it can feel like making sense of Chicago’s real estate market is like trying to predict the spring weather. One headline says the market is cooling, while another one says prices are on the rise. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to figure out if now is actually...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 7, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating, Selling
Something really cool just happened in Chicago, in case you haven’t heard about it. Chicago just made a groundbreaking move that’s caught the attention of everyone who cares about the future of our city and, more importantly, sustainability. As of January 1st, all...
