by Ben Lalez | Aug 26, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Market Analysis, Selling
Hey Chicago! If you’ve bought or sold a home before, you might have wondered about the difference between a CMA (comparative market analysis) provided by a real estate agent and an appraisal prepared by an appraiser. They seem to be doing the same thing, but sometimes...
by Ben Lalez | Aug 5, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Condos, Real Estate, Selling
Hey Chicago homeowner! If you’re planning a renovation, or you’re buying a home where someone else already did one, we need to talk about permits. Unpermitted work can hold up a closing, tank an appraisal, void an insurance claim, or force a buyer to...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 28, 2025 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Relocating, Selling
Let’s start with something we all know – you don’t need a realtor to buy a home in Chicago. With online listings, 3D virtual tours, and tons of free resources, it’s entirely possible to go through the buying process without a real estate agent. We’re the Ben...
by Ben Lalez | Aug 12, 2023 | Real Estate
As in many other markets, the real estate market in Chicago currently has limited inventory, leading to a demand for homes that is outpacing supply. This is what we call a seller’s market, which has resulted in multiple offers being commonplace for those looking...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 29, 2022 | Buying
If you’re ready to pull the trigger on buying a home and are completely intimidated by the idea of it, we promise that you are not alone. What documents do you need? Who is responsible for what? And how are you supposed to make sense of it all in a sea of paperwork...
