by Ben Lalez | Jun 25, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, coffee lovers! If you find yourself in Lincoln Park and you’re looking for a great spot to grab a cup of coffee, we’ve got you covered. Sure, the neighborhood has plenty to offer, including one very famous zoo, but it’s also home to some of the best coffee...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago margarita lovers! Summer’s finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time to grab your friends, find a perfect patio, and sip some killer margaritas while soaking up the sunshine. After enduring another legendary Chicago winter,...
by Ben Lalez | May 21, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating
If you’re thinking about making a move to Chicago for the first time, you’ve probably already heard a ton of opinions from friends, family, and YouTube videos (and we hope you checked out Ben’s YouTube channel as well). We’re the Ben Lalez Team, 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...