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Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

480 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

The 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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Episodes

Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/06/24): David Hochberg with Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm, Noah System’s Michael Ramos, and Cook Country Treasurer Maria Pappas

July 06, 2024 18:30

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about the student loan SAVE Plan. Then, Noah System’s Michael Ramos shares how his company can help provide you with safe, lead free drinking water. After this, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the chow to highlight everything you […]

Maria Pappas: Everything you need to know about Cook County’s increasing real estate tax

July 06, 2024 18:07

Featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/06/24: Cook Country Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the show to discuss everything that you need to know about Cook County’s real estate tax and what you need to do as a homeowner. Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to learn more.

Maria Pappas: Everything you need to know about Cook County’s increasing property tax

July 06, 2024 18:07

Featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/06/24: Cook Country Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the show to discuss everything that you need to know about Cook County’s property tax and what you need to do as a homeowner. Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to learn more.

Introducing Noah System to the show!

July 06, 2024 18:00

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/06/24: Noah System’s Michael Ramos joins the show to introduce his company and explain how they can help provide you with safe, lead free water. To learn more about Noah System and their services, visit noahsystem.co or call 773-556-5266.

Rae Kaplan: How does the SAVE Plan work?

July 06, 2024 17:58

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/06/24: Student loan attorney Rae Kaplan, A.K.A. The Student Loan Assassin, joins the program to highlight the SAVE plan, who qualifies, and how to learn more about student loan forgiveness. Learn more about Kaplan Law Firm by going to financialrelief.com or calling Rae at 1-312-294-8989.

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/29/24): David Hochberg with BluSky’s Cory Ambrose, Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, Strategia Consulting’s Lissa Druss

June 29, 2024 18:21

We started off this week’s show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to talk about how BluSky Restoration can help you with water damage after the heavy rains. Next, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to discuss pantry bugs and how […]

BluSky is here for you when the heavy rain comes!

June 29, 2024 18:20

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/29/24: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to talk about how BluSky Restoration can help you with water damage after the heavy rains.

BlueSky is here for you when the heavy rain comes!

June 29, 2024 18:20

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/29/24: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to talk about how BluSky Restoration can help you with water damage after the heavy rains.

How to deal with Pantry Bugs

June 29, 2024 18:20

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/29/24: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to discuss pantry bugs and how to go about dealing with them.

Welcoming Strategia Consulting to the show!

June 29, 2024 18:20

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/29/24: Lissa Druss from Strategia Consulting joins the program to talk about how she helped David in the past and what services they offer!

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/22/24): David Hochberg with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer and Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas and Sons Inc.

June 22, 2024 18:40

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about the benefits of properly sealing and insulating your attic. Next, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joined the show to talk about stamped and colored concrete vs. exposed […]

Concrete: Stamped and colored vs. exposed aggregate

June 22, 2024 16:54

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/22/24: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to discuss the differences between stamped and colored and exposed aggregate concrete. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, and […]

Save on your utility bill by properly insulating your attic

June 22, 2024 16:51

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/22/24: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to highlight the benefits of properly sealing and insulating your attic. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/15/24): David Hochberg with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler, Mike Lee of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union, Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston, and MegaPros Jeremy

June 15, 2024 18:45

We started off this week’s show by chatting with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about the importance of finding a trustworthy realtor. Next, President and CEO of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Mike Lee joined the show to talk about why you need to talk about finances with your partner. […]

Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston: Beware of solicitors

June 15, 2024 17:28

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Michael Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike explains methods that storm chasers will use to try and scam you after experiencing storm damage to your roof. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or […]

What does being ‘financially intimate’ mean?

June 15, 2024 17:26

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: President and CEO of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Mike Lee joins the show to discuss the importance of budgeting and learning how to properly finance, especially when it comes to you and your partner. To learn more about the KCTCU and what they […]

Kari Kohler: Beware of long term agreements with a realtor

June 15, 2024 17:24

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss the importance of finding a trustworthy realtor and why you always need pay close attention to contracts that you are signing. Additionally, she highlights the housing market in Nevada. To learn […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/08/24): David Hochberg with Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski, Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s Chris Hoffmann, and Sarah Leonard in for MegaPros Jeremy

June 08, 2024 18:27

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski about the INCIL home modification grant. Next, Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joined the show to talk about how power of attorney can effect the buying and selling of a house. […]

Highlighting Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s HVAC services

June 08, 2024 18:20

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s Director Of Operations Chris Hoffmann joins the program to highlight their new HVAC division. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at 847-739-4199.

How does power of attorney affect home buying and selling?

June 08, 2024 18:18

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins the show to discuss everything that you need to know about power of attorney, especially when it comes to the housing market. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help […]

The INCIL home modification grant will aid middle income families

June 08, 2024 18:13

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the INCIL home modification grant that is helping residents across Illinois achieve greater independence in their homes. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/01/24): David Hochberg with Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, Gerardo Munoz Solis of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and MegaPros Jeremy

June 01, 2024 18:25

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’ about methods and practices you can use to repel mosquitos. After this, 1-800-GOT-JUNK’s Director of Training and Development Gerardo Munoz Solis shares information about his company’s commercial and residential decluttering services. And, throughout the show, listeners […]

1-800-GOT-JUNK declutters both residential and commercial properties

June 01, 2024 17:06

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/01/24: Gerardo Munoz Solis, Director of Training and Development for 1-800-GOT-JUNK, joins the show to discuss how his company can help cleanup businesses, expos, shows, homes, and more! To learn more about 1-800-GOT-JUNK and what they can do for you, call 1-800-468-5865 or visit 1800gotjunk.com.

Best practices for repelling mosquitos

June 01, 2024 16:15

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/01/24: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to discuss the best methods and practices for repelling mosquitos. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or call 1-800-GOT-PESTS.

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/25/24): David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, and Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets

May 25, 2024 18:27

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company about new commission and contract changes that you should be aware of. Next, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joined the show to talk about their water heater sale that is running until the end of June. Then, […]

Introducing Redo Cabinets to the show!

May 25, 2024 17:37

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/25/24: Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets joins the show to highlight their services and process for restoring and repairing cabinets! To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

How to save big on a new water heater

May 25, 2024 17:30

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/25/24: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to give an update on their water heater special and also give helpful tips to homeowners who are attempting to fix plumbing issues on their own. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for […]

Sarah Leonard: Preparing buyers for commission and contract changes

May 25, 2024 17:24

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/25/24: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about new contract and commission changes and give information about resale vs. new construction homes, as well as selling a house ‘as is.’ To learn more about what Sarah and her […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/18/24): David Hochberg with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Pete Marrero, and Fulton Grace Realty’s Adam Antonucci

May 18, 2024 18:40

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about the importance of making sure that your sump pump is in working order. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joined the show to talk about the recent storm damage that homeowners have been […]

Fulton Grace Realty is here to help you with property management

May 18, 2024 18:30

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: Licensed Real Estate Broker Adam Antonucci of Fulton Grace Realty joins the show to discuss everything that his company can do to assist you when it comes to property management. To Learn more about Fulton Grace Realty and how they can assist you, visit fultongrace.com […]

What to do if you experience hail and tornado damage

May 18, 2024 18:19

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss how his company helps homeowners deal with insurance after experiencing storm damage. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration can do for you, go to goblusky.com or call them at 1-800-266-5677.

Don’t chance it when it comes to your sump pump

May 18, 2024 18:11

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss how water should be drained from your house and why it is so important to ensure that you have a working sump pump. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/11/24): David Hochberg with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., and Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski

May 11, 2024 18:19

We started off this week’s show by chatting with The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about the benefits of buying into rental properties. Next, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joined the show to talk about how her company can make industrial facilities safer. […]

New state grant program to help those with disabilities afford accessibility renovations

May 11, 2024 18:14

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/11/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about a new state grant program to help those in the middle-income bracket with disabilities. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.

How to improve the safety of an industrial facility

May 11, 2024 18:13

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/11/24: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to highlight ways that her company helps industrial facility owners improve the safety of their worksite. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors […]

Why investing into a rental property might be better than paying for student housing

May 11, 2024 18:11

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/11/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss the many benefits of investing into rental properties. To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or give them a call at 1-630-587-4700.

Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/04/24): David Hochberg with LightQuest Outdoor Illumination’s Mike Long, Joseph Menolascino from Kane County Teachers Credit Union, and Perma-Seal Basement System’s Joel Spencer

May 04, 2024 18:37

We started off this week’s show by chatting with owner of Lightquest Outdoor Illumination Mike Long about how his company can help illuminate your yard. Next, Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer joined the show to discuss all things sump pump related. Then, EVP of Operations & Lending at Kane County Teachers Credit […]

How Kane County Teachers Credit Union is assisting people with consumer loans

May 04, 2024 18:00

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/04/24: Joseph Menolascino, EVP of Operations & Lending at Kane County Teachers Credit Union, joins the show to discuss consumer loans, and how they can help you in ways that To learn more about KCTCU and what they can do for you, visit kctcu.com or call […]

Is it time for a new sump pump?

May 04, 2024 17:58

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/04/24: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer joins the show to discuss all things sump pump related. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

How LightQuest can help illuminate your yard

May 04, 2024 16:38

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/04/24: Mike Long, Owner of LightQuest Outdoor Illumination, joins the show to highlight his company’s services and how they can help illuminate your yard! To learn more, you can visit calllightquest.com or call 262-358-9100.

Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/27/24): David Hochberg with Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s Rob Lindemann, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, and MegaPros Jeremy

April 27, 2024 19:11

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino about preparing for cicadas, termites, and mosquitos this summer. Next, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s CEO Rob Lindemann joined the show to talk about the importance of having your A/C unit checked before the season. Then, Center Guard […]

Center Guard Plumbing’s major water heater sale

April 27, 2024 19:07

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/27/24: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to highlight their major sale on water heaters and installation! To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, centerguardplumbing.com or call 847-406-8883.

The importance of having your A/C unit checked before the season

April 27, 2024 19:05

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/27/24: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s CEO Rob Lindemann joins the program to explain why you should get your A/C unit checked before the season. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give […]

Preparing for cicadas, termites, and mosquitos

April 27, 2024 19:02

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/27/24: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to talk about the upcoming cicada emergence, warn listeners about possible termite infestations, and discuss how to prepare your yard for mosquitos this summer. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions […]

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 18:22

We 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 18:14

Featured 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 18:07

Featured 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 17:50

Featured 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 18:47

We 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 18:46

Chicago 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.

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