Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN. David is Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of the show. David’s extensive knowledge of the mortgage business and his attention to detail enable him to consistently deliver outstanding information and low rates to his clients. Specializing in Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Reverse Mortgages and Closing Cost Credits.
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Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/20/24): David Hochberg with Joel Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Next Door & Window’s Justin Bartley, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. and MegaPros Jeremy
April 20, 2024 18:22We started off this week’s show by chatting with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer about concrete repair vs. concrete replacement. Next, President and Owner of Next Door & Window Justin Bartley joined the show to talk about wood windows, and what can lead to rotting. Then, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas […]
Andreas & Sons values customer service above all else
April 20, 2024 18:14Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/20/24: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to answer a number of WGN Radio listener concrete questions and highlight why you should choose Andreas & Sons when it comes to your concrete needs. Additionally, Sara […]
Why are your wood windows rotting?
April 20, 2024 18:07Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/20/24: President and Owner of Next Door & Window Justin Bartley joins the program to discuss why some companies may choose not to give you an estimate and why some require multiple parties to be present during this process. Additionally, Justin discusses what may be causing […]
Concrete repair vs. concrete replacement
April 20, 2024 17:50Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/20/24: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses his company’s process for providing estimates and repairs and how they determine whether concrete can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced entirely. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, go to permaseal.net […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/13/24): David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company, Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm, Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., and MegaPros Jeremy
April 13, 2024 18:47We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company about home inspections. Next, Student Loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm joined the show to talk about student loan forgiveness and who usually qualifies for it. Then, Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the […]
Chicago Culinary Kitchen feeds the team!
April 13, 2024 18:46Chicago Culinary Kitchen’s Greg Gaardbo drops by to feed the team some of his delicious Paella! Check them out at chicagoculinarykitchen.com or call 847-701-8243.
Everything you need to know about title insurance
April 13, 2024 18:40Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/13/24: Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins the show to discuss what benefits and protections are received through title insurance. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call at 1-630-285-5300.
Rae Kaplan: Addressing misinformation surrounding student loan forgiveness
April 13, 2024 18:37Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/13/24: Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan, A.K.A. The Student Loan Assassin joins, the program to address misinformation surrounding student loan forgiveness, and who typically qualifies for it. Learn more about Kaplan Law Firm by going to financialrelief.com or calling Rae at 1-312-294-8989.
Sarah Leonard: What you need to know about home inspections
April 13, 2024 18:35Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/13/24: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to discuss everything you need to know when it comes to home inspections. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/06/24): David Hochberg with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Cory Ambrose, Access Elevator’s Aimee Ferrarell, and MegaPros Jeremy
April 06, 2024 18:57We started off this week’s show by chatting with Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about buying a home that best suits your current situation. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joined the show to discuss the steps you should take after experiencing wind and rainstorm damage this spring. Then, Accessibility Sales Specialist […]
Accessibility options for the home
April 06, 2024 18:45Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/06/24: Accessibility Sales Specialist Aimee Ferrarell of Access Elevator joins the show to talk about other accessibility options outside of stairlifts including grab bars, hand railings, ramps, and other vertical lifts. Aimee also talks about the necessity of accessing a permit for the installation of these accessibility […]
Preparing for the hazards of spring
April 06, 2024 18:43Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/06/24: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to highlight BluSky Restoration’s transition from freeze damage to wind and rainstorm repair. Cory also discusses the process BluSky goes through in testing for asbestos and lead in the materials they demo. To learn […]
Downsizing and purchasing homes for your lifestyle
April 06, 2024 18:41Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/06/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss how young adults considering purchasing the right size home for their current situation can do so after graduating from college. Kari also talks about the value of downsizing your home in […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/30/24): David Hochberg with Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston, and Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates
March 30, 2024 18:37We started off this week’s show by chatting with Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping about how to avoid plumbing damage this spring. Next, Lindholm Roofing’s assistant manager Michael Huston joined the show to talk about their free estimates, and how to look out for ‘storm chasers’. Then, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the […]
Discussing bankruptcy with IRS tax attorney Steven Leahy
March 30, 2024 18:36Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/30/24: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss filing for bankruptcy, when to do it, when not to do it, and more. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, […]
Lindholm Roofing provides free estimates
March 30, 2024 18:07Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/30/24: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike explains why his company provides free estimates, and how to look out for untrustworthy ‘storm chasing’ roofers. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or […]
How to avoid plumbing damage this spring
March 30, 2024 18:04Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/30/24: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to give tips and suggestions for avoiding plumbing issues this spring. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to centerguardplumbing.com or call 847-406-8883.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/23/24): David Hochberg with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, and Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski
March 23, 2024 18:21We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete about what all new driveway owners need to know when it comes to concrete and asphalt care. Next, Mr. Floor himself Igor Murokh joined the show to talk about the best cleaning […]
Access Elevator: Keeping people in their home
March 23, 2024 18:17Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/23/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about home care and modifications that can be done to keep people in their home, as opposed to being put in a nursing home. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do […]
Mr. Floor: Avoid products that promise to make your floor ‘shiny’
March 23, 2024 18:16Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/23/24: Vice President and Sales Manager Igor Murokh, AKA Mr. Floor, joins the show to highlight which cleaning products you should use, or not use, to ensure long lasting and healthy floors. To learn more about Mr. Floor Companies, their products, and what services they provide […]
Tips for new driveway owners
March 23, 2024 18:13Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/23/24: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to give tips for new driveway owners. Additionally, she highlights their “Share The Love” discount program which can help family members receive 10% off their next project! To […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/16/24): David Hochberg with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler, Mike Lee of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union, and MegaPros Jeremy
March 16, 2024 19:09We started off this week’s show by chatting with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about the recent NAR settlement, and what this means for homebuyers and sellers. Next, President and CEO of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Mike Lee joined the show to talk about what credit unions do. Then, […]
MegaPros’ preventative maintenance program
March 16, 2024 19:00Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/16/24: Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros Home Improvement Jeremy Hogel joins the program to give reasons why walkthroughs are so important, especially when it comes to mitigating water damage, and why you should leave inspections to the professionals. To learn more about what MegaPros can do […]
What is a credit union?
March 16, 2024 18:55Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/16/24: President and CEO of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Mike Lee joins the show to discuss what a credit union is, and highlights the differences between a credit union and a bank. To learn more about the KCTCU and what they can do for […]
What are the ramifications of the recent NAR settlement?
March 16, 2024 18:49Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/16/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss the recent NAR settlement surrounding commission practices and what this means for homebuyers and sellers. To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/09/24): David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company, Juli Gumina and Raiford Palmer of the STG Divorce Law Firm, Nelnet Renewable Energy’s Conner Allen, and MegaPros Jeremy
March 09, 2024 19:36We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company about strategies you should use to help win with your property bid. Then, Juli Gumina and Raiford Palmer of the STG Divorce Law Firm joined the show to discuss common questions when considering if a person should […]
Nelnet’s financing and saving options
March 09, 2024 19:33Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/09/24: Nelnet Renewable Energy’s Residential Sales Manager Connor Allen joins the program to discuss their financing and saving options! To learn more about Nelnet Renewable Energy and how they can assist you, visit nelnetenergy.com or call 1-844-SOLAR03.
Divorce: What to do with the house…
March 09, 2024 19:31Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/09/24: Juli Gumina and Raiford Palmer of the STG Divorce Law Firm join the program to discuss common questions when considering if a person should keep the marital home in a divorce situation. To learn more about what the STG Divorce Law Firm can do for […]
Advice for winning property bids with Sarah Leonard
March 09, 2024 19:29Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/09/24: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to give tips on how to win property bids. She also discusses overall housing affordability. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/02/24): David Hochberg with Next Door and Window’s Justin Bartley, Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Pete Marrero, and MegaPros Jeremy
March 02, 2024 19:29We started off this week’s show by chatting with President and Owner of Next Door & Window Justin Bartley about how cold air effects your windows. Next, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joined the show to talk about a new mandatory […]
Cold weather usually means water damage…
March 02, 2024 19:28Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/02/24: BluSky Restoration Contactors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss what kind of damage customers have been facing this season, and what their process is for dealing with water damage. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration can do for you, go […]
Business owners: you need to know this new IRS mandate
March 02, 2024 19:27Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/02/24: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to inform listeners about the new mandatory rule from the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network requiring business owners to file a Beneficial […]
Addressing common window problems caused by the cold
March 02, 2024 19:26Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/02/24: President and Owner of Next Door & Window Justin Bartley joins the program to address common window problems that the cold weather causes. To learn more about what Next Door & Window can do for your home, go to nextdoorandwindow.com or call 630-755-6681 OR 630-323-6398.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/24/24): 4th Annual CPD Vest-a-thon
February 24, 2024 20:38David Hochberg is joined in studio by 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea and Executive Director of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Maureen Biggane to host this year’s 4th annual Vest-a-thon! To kick things off, the crew is joined by CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling and Pro-Tech representative Gary Stryker to highlight what they do, and why […]
Chap. Kimberly Lewis Davis: Responding to the Death of Cmdr. Paul Bauer
February 24, 2024 20:35Chaplain Kimberly Lewis Davis joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to give a powerful account of what her experience was when responding to the death of CPD Commander Paul Bauer.
Erin Bauer: How The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation gave her family relief
February 24, 2024 20:27Erin Bauer, the widow of CPD Commander Paul Bauer who lost his life in the line of duty in 2018, joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to explain how the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation helped her and and her family gain relief.
Sgt. James Kurth: Bulletproof vests save lives
February 24, 2024 20:20Sergeant James Kurth joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss how his life was saved by a bulletproof vest.
Maria Marmolejo: Families of fallen officers are in need of aid
February 24, 2024 20:14Maria Marmolejo, the widow of 36-year-old CPD officer Eduardo Marmolejo who was killed while pursing a suspect on foot in 2018, joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss how the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation supports families in need, such as her own.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/17/24) – David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing’s David Haas, and Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston
February 17, 2024 19:47We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company about short sales, and what to do if you are behind on payments or facing foreclosure. Next, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing’s David Haas shares information about their jetted bathtub refinishing process. Then, Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Michael […]
Take advantage of the mild weather and schedule a roof inspection today!
February 17, 2024 19:43Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/17/24: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Michael Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike explains what causes the most damage to your roof and why you should schedule a roof inspection today. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call […]
Miracle Method can refinish your jetted bathtub
February 17, 2024 19:42Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/17/24: Miracle Method Surface Refinishing’s David Haas joins the program to highlight their process for refinishing jetted bathtubs. If you want to learn more about Miracle Method and what they can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.
What are the benefits of a short sale?
February 17, 2024 19:40Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/17/24: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to discuss the benefits of a short sale and what to do if you are behind on payments or facing foreclosure. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/10/24) – David Hochberg with Mr. Floor’s Igor Murokh, Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski, Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., and MegaPros Jeremy
February 10, 2024 19:46We started off this week’s show by chatting with Mr. Floor’s Vice President and Sales Manager Igor Murokh about the best way to clean your hardwood floors. Next, Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joined the show to highlight things to look for when evaluating whether or not to install a ramp. Then, Real […]
The proper way to handle home remodeling warranties
February 10, 2024 19:39Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/10/24: Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros Home Improvement, Jeremy Hogel, joins the program to discuss the proper way to handle warranties when you are getting your home remodeled. To learn more about what MegaPros can do for your home, go to megapros.com or call 847-658-8989.
Dave Schlueter: What to be aware of when selling your parents’ home
February 10, 2024 19:28Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/10/24: Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins the show to discuss the process of selling your parents’ home, and what to be aware of. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com […]
Ramp season is upon us
February 10, 2024 19:21Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/10/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the importance of installing a ramp, and whether a ramp or a handrail is a better option for you. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to […]
Can you use a steam mop on your wood floor?
February 10, 2024 19:13Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/10/24: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to discuss the proper ways to clean a wood floor. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/03/24) – David Hochberg with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler, Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, and MegaPros Jeremy
February 03, 2024 19:27We started off this week’s show by chatting with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about commercial real estate in Chicago. Next, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino joined the show to talk about Chicago’s rat infestation. Then, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping shares ways that you can save on your […]
Turning off your utilities will not prevent water damage
February 03, 2024 19:25Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/03/24: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to talk about why some homeowners are trying to save money by turning off their utilities, and why you should never do this. Additionally, he highlights how you can save on water heater replacements with Center Guard […]
What to do about the rat infestation in Chicago
February 03, 2024 19:16Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/03/24: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Lady’, joins the program to talk about the recent rat infestation in Chicago and what we can do to fight back. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go […]