Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
480 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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Tips for closing on a new home
August 12, 2023 18:22Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/12/23: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about closing on a home when buying, especially when you need the finances from your current home. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you go […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (08/05/23) – David Hochberg with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas and Sons, Inc. General Contractors, Pete Marrero of BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, and Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing
August 05, 2023 19:13We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas and Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete about industrial concrete repair. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Pete Marrero joined the show to talk about insurance coverage when it comes to water damage. Then, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping shares his […]
Why the price of water heaters may be going up
August 05, 2023 18:59Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/05/23: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to discuss new government regulations that could be coming in 2028, which would require water heaters to meet a 90% efficiency standard. Listen to learn what this means for the price of water heaters going forward, and […]
Does your insurance cover water damage?
August 05, 2023 18:38Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/05/23: BluSky Restoration Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss insurance coverage. Particularly, why it is so important to understand your coverage when it comes to water damage in your home. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration can do for you, go […]
Understanding industrial concrete repair
August 05, 2023 18:37Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/05/23: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the program to discuss how they go about repairing cracked concrete floors, especially when it comes to commercial and industrial settings. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/29/23) – Jon Hansen with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions, Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Amer Khan of Next Door & Window and MegaPros Jeremy
July 29, 2023 19:43Jon Hansen (filling in for David Hochberg) starts off this week’s show by chatting with Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Lady’ about stinging insects. Next, Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to talk about concrete repair. Then, Amer Khan of Next Door & Window shares his […]
Understanding window and door replacement costs
July 29, 2023 19:28Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/29/23: Amer Khan, a Design and Energy Expert with Next Door & Window, joins the program to talk about window and door solutions for your home. Particularly, understanding the cost of a window and door replacement. To learn more about what Next Door & Window can […]
In need of concrete repair? You are not alone
July 29, 2023 19:27Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/29/23: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Founder and President Roy Spencer joins Jon Hansen (filling in for David Hochberg) to discuss Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ emergency services, which are especially necessary after thunderstorms. Additionally, rainy weather often leads to concrete damage, and Roy talks about some of the concrete […]
The Bug Lady is back: Stinging insects
July 29, 2023 18:54Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/29/23: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Lady’, joins the program to talk about stinging insects and why they are just now deciding to come out. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/22/23) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Joshua Hermann of BMO Wealth Management, and Frank Wasilewski of Access Elevator
July 22, 2023 19:51We started off this week’s show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about sump pumps. Next, Joshua Hermann who is a Private Wealth Advisor with BMO Wealth Management joins the show to talk about Home Equity and Business LOC rates. Then, Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/22/23) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Josh Hermann of BMO Harris Bank, and Frank Wasilewski of Access Elevator
July 22, 2023 19:51We started off this week’s show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement System’s Roy Spencer about sump pumps. Next, Josh Hermann who is a Private Wealth Advisor with BMO Harris Bank joins the show to talk about Home Equity and Business LOC rates. Then, Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins […]
Empanada Mama
July 22, 2023 19:47Inez Melendez, owner of Empanada Mama located at 1703 West Chicago Avenue, joins David Hochberg to talk about her newly opened business and what inspired her to bring Empanadas to Chicago! To learn more you can visit chicagoempanada.com or call 775-244-6262.
Beware of non-professional lift companies
July 22, 2023 19:46Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/22/23: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show discuss the importance of going local when purchasing a lift. Additionally, listen to learn about potential jobs available in the ADA lift trade. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go […]
How do sump pumps relate to the value of your home?
July 22, 2023 19:43Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/22/23: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to talk all things sump pump related. Listen to learn how sump pumps affect the value of your home, the importance of having a backup sump pump, and how to know if your […]
The best way to purchase a second home
July 22, 2023 19:41Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/22/23: Private Wealth Advisor with BMO Wealth Management Joshua Hermann joins the program to discuss Home Equity and Business LOC rates. Joshua also answers a number of questions from listeners who are looking to purchase a second home. To learn more about what Joshua and BMO […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/15/23) – David Hochberg with Kari Kohler of The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors and MegaPros Jeremy
July 15, 2023 20:18We started off this week’s show by chatting with Real Estate Agent Kari Kohler of The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty about strategies for selling in today’s market. Next, Mr. Floor himself Igor Murokh joins the show to talk about what the summer weather can do to your hardwood floors. Then, Sara Andreas of […]
The Angry Octopus
July 15, 2023 19:48Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/15/23: Todd Colonna, owner of The Angry Octopus which is located right outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo, joins the show to talk about his restaurant. Listen to learn how they go their unique name, what kinds of food they serve, their hours of operation and […]
Everything you need to know about concrete repair
July 15, 2023 19:19Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/15/23: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to answer questions from WGN Radio listeners in regards to their concrete installation and repair needs. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors […]
Why are your hardwood floors softer during the summer?
July 15, 2023 19:16Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/15/2023: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to explain why hardwood floors tend to become softer during the summer. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.
Why you should get into real estate right now
July 15, 2023 18:41Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/15/2023: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to talk about the best strategies for selling in today’s market and the advantages of buying now! To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/08/23) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm, Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, and MegaPros Jeremy
July 08, 2023 18:54We started off this week’s show by chatting with Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding student loans. Next, Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer talks about the recent flooding in Chicago and how you can keep sewage out of your basement with […]
Affordable home exterior maintenance
July 08, 2023 18:44Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/08/23: Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros Home Improvement Jeremy Hogel joins the program to discuss MegaPros’ new home exterior maintenance service. To learn more about what MegaPros can do for your home, go to megapros.com or call 847-658-8989.
Exploring the Northbrook and Schaumburg housing markets
July 08, 2023 18:32Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/08/2023: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about what effects a sewage vault system has when selling your home. Additionally, she discusses the current Chicago housing market. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do […]
Keeping sewage out of your basement
July 08, 2023 18:17Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/08/2023: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss keeping sewage out of your basement and their new sewage vault system. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).
What the Supreme Court decision regarding student loans means for borrowers
July 08, 2023 17:11Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/08/2023: Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan, A.K.A. The Student Loan Assassin, joins the program talk about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding student loans, and what this means for borrowers. She also discusses the new repayment plan that could cut everyone’s payment in half. Additionally, listen […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/24/23) – David Hochberg with Rose Pest Solutions’ Janelle Iaccino, Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal and Dave Schlueter with the Law Office of David R. Schlueter
June 24, 2023 22:03We started off this week’s show by chatting with the Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer about maintaining air quality and a new product to protect your concrete in your home. Next, Dave Schlueter with the Law Office of David R. Schlueter joined the show to talk about the surprisingly common issue […]
Law Office of David R. Schlueter: The age old disputes of fence law
June 24, 2023 22:02Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/24/2023: Real Estate Attorney and Estate Planner Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. discusses fence law and many surprising things you may or may not know. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call […]
Perma-Seal: Air quality matters to your home’s concrete too
June 24, 2023 21:53Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/24/2023: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement System’s Roy Spencer talks about the best way to maintain your home’s air quality in order to preserve your concrete, plus a new product to give your concrete a fighting chance. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides […]
Rose Pest Control: Sleep tight without bedbugs every night
June 24, 2023 21:46Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/24/23: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Lady’, joins the program to talk about bedbugs including what they look like, common signs of them in your home, and everything in between. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/17/23) – David Hochberg with Cory Ambrose of BluSky Restoration Contractors, Josh Hermann of BMO Harris Bank, and Aimee Ferrarell of Access Elevator
June 17, 2023 19:37We started off this week’s show by chatting with Senior Restoration Manager of BluSky Restoration Cory Ambrose about their fire and water mitigation services. Next, Director and Private Wealth Advisor for BMO Harris Bank Josh Hermann joined the show to talk about the fed rate and what it means for WGN Radio listeners. Then Access […]
J.P. Graziano Grocery: The Porchetta
June 17, 2023 19:35Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/17/23: Jim Graziano from J.P. Graziano Grocery joins the show to talk about their Sandwich of the Week, the Porchetta.
The Chicago Abilities Expo
June 17, 2023 19:31Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/17/2023: Accessibility Sales Specialist Aimee Ferrarell of Access Elevator joins the show to talk about the upcoming Abilities Expo June 23-25 in Schaumburg. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249. abilities.com
The current state of the Fed rate
June 17, 2023 19:27Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/17/2023: Director and Private Wealth Advisor at BMO Harris Bank Joshua Hermann joins the program to discuss the Fed rate and what it means to clients as well as WGN Radio listeners. To learn more about what Joshua and BMO Harris Bank can do for you […]
Serving seniors
June 17, 2023 19:25Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/17/2023: BluSky Restoration’s Senior Restoration Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to discuss their newest client, Sunrise Senior Living. Cory also answers questions from a listener in Arlington Heights about mediating water and fire damage. Additionally, the team debates the correct pronunciation of “Chicago.” To learn […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/10/23) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Rob Lindemann of Lindemann Chimney, Heating, and Cooling and Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties
June 10, 2023 20:44We started off this week’s show by chatting with founder and president of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about the negative effects that a drought can have on your house. Next, CEO of Lindemann Chimney, Heating, and Cooling Rob Lindemann joined the show to discuss everything you need to know when it come to chimney […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/10/23) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Rob Lindemann of Lindemann Chimney, and Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties
June 10, 2023 20:44We started off this week’s show by chatting with founder and president of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about the negative effects that a drought can have on your house. Next, CEO of Lindemann Chimney Rob Lindemann joined the show to discuss everything you need to know when it come to chimney inspections. Then, Sarah […]
Sandwich of the week with J.P. Graziano Grocery
June 10, 2023 20:29Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/10/23: Jim Graziano from J.P. Graziano Grocery joins the show to talk about their Sandwich of the week, featuring the Muffuletta.
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company
June 10, 2023 20:18Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/10/23: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about switching to her own brokerage company. Additionally, she discusses the current trends of the housing market, and how the Covid-19 pandemic effected rates. To learn more about what Sarah and […]
Everything you need to know about chimney inspection
June 10, 2023 19:51Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/10/23: Rob Lindemann, CEO of Lindemann Chimney, Heating, and Cooling joins the program to discuss various aspects of chimney inspection including how often you should get one, what it might cost, and why new homeowners should have theirs inspected. He also shares some of the craziest […]
What effects does a drought have on your home?
June 10, 2023 19:37Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/10/23: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss backup sump pump systems, the negative effects that a drought can have on your home, and how they might affect the house’s value. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/03/23) – David Hochberg with Sara Andreas from Andreas and Sons, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, Tracy Conn formerly with Joe Cotton Ford, and Megapros Jeremy Hogel
June 03, 2023 19:57We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sara Andreas from Andreas and Sons about whether or not a homeowner is responsible for repairing the concrete on a public sidewalk, curb or driveway in front of their property. Then, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to share summer tips and more information […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/27/23) – David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of the Sarah Leonard Team, Perma-Seal’s Joel Spencer, Tracy Conn from Joe Cotton Ford
May 27, 2023 18:36We started off this week’s show by chatting with Owner of the Sarah Leonard Team, Sarah Leonard talks about the importance of good financing when buying or selling. Next, Perma-Seal‘s Joel Spencer joined the show to talk about what to do when you have uneven floors. Then, Vice President and General Manager of Joe Cotton […]
Joe Cotton Ford: What is the long-term cost of having an electric vehicle?
May 27, 2023 18:32Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/27/2023: Vice President and General Manager of the Carol Stream Joe Cotton Ford, Tracy Conn, joins the show to talk about the ongoing inventory shortages of electric vehicles and various issues coming out of the abundance of electric vehicles on the street today. To learn more […]
Perma-Seal Basement Systems: What are your first steps when your floors and foundation have problems?
May 27, 2023 18:31Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/27/2023: Perma-Seal Basement System’s Joel Spencer joins the show to talk about possible problems to be aware of if your floors are uneven and the best course of action. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).
Sarah Leonard Realty: Why does financing matter when buying or selling a home?
May 27, 2023 18:29Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 5/27/23: Sarah Leonard of the RE/MAX Suburban Sarah Leonard Team joins the show to talk about the key to making the process of buying or selling your home easier with financing. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you go to […]
What does it mean to be a 1099 independent contractor?
May 20, 2023 18:21IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy joins to share what it means to be a 10-99 independent contractor and shares the effects a 1099 has on many aspects of taxes.
The Chicago Abilities Expo coming up in June!
May 20, 2023 18:13Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins Home Sweet Home Chicago to stress to listeners that they need to make sure they don’t over pay for stairlifts and work with trusted companies. Then, Frank shares details on the Chicago Abilities Expo coming up on June 23rd through June 25th at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. […]
The need-to-know information surrounding equity lines of credit with a Private Wealth Advisor
May 20, 2023 18:11Private Wealth Advisor with BMO Private Bank Joshua Hermann joins Home Sweet Home Chicago to break down the need-to-know information surrounding equity lines of credit and retirement planning. Also, Joshua answers listeners questions and provides some guidance.
Pest Expert talks about what makes a yard attractive to mosquitos and how to prevent them
May 20, 2023 18:10Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Lady,’ joins in on Home Sweet Home Chicago to talk all things mosquitos. Listen in while Janelle talks about what makes a yard attractive to mosquitos and why people should be proactive. If you are interested in registering for Rose Pest Solutions’ career-focused program lined […]
Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/20/23) – David Hochberg with Janelle Iaccino AKA ‘The Bug Lady’ with Rose Pest, BMO Private Bank’s Joshua Hermann, Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski and IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy
May 20, 2023 18:09We started off this week’s show by chatting with Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski who is here to stress to listeners that they need to make sure they don’t over pay for stairlifts and work with trusted companies. Frank also shares details on the Chicago Abilities Expo coming up in June. Then, Private Wealth Advisor […]