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 deliv…

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on June 6th, 2026: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, talks about homeowners and AI-powered enforcement. Plus, what to do if you’re facing collection pressure.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/06/26: Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal, joins David Hochberg to talk about sunken and broken concrete. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on June 6th, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss financial planning for small business owners. Get a head start on your retirement and learn the best steps for success. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

We started this week's show by talking with Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, who discusses financial planning for small business owners. Next, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates to discuss IRS automation and AI-powered enforcement. Then Roy Spencer, […]

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report and what that could mean for workers. He later shares his thoughts and advice on reverse mortgages.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about FHFA Chair Bill Pulte being named acting director of national intelligence replacing Tulsi Gabbard, what’s going on with mortgage interest rates right now, total U.S. credit card debt nearing an all-time high, and the VA finalizing a new program to help veterans […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping to talk all about gas leak repairs. Next, Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties reassures listeners that the housing market is stabilizing. Then, Rob Lindemann, CEO of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling, joins […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/30/26: Rob Lindemann, CEO of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling, joins the show to talk about launching their June SWEEP STEAKS Sweepstakes. For every Sox or Cubs series sweep in June, Lindemann and Happy to Meat You are giving away free A/C cleaning and checks, […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/30/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about their slogan, “Your Home Sold, Guaranteed,” how the housing market is stabilizing, and staging tips that don't require buying new furniture. To learn more about what Rob, Sarah, and […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/30/26: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to inform listeners that plumbers actually do gas leak repairs. Mike talks about gas system safety, bringing it up to code, and how to diagnose plumbing issues in your home. Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to […]

Anas Masoud, owner of Windy City Burger Social Club, joins David Hochberg to talk about being a small business owner, making burgers out of South Loop Market, the various types of food that they offer, and gets rave reviews from the panel! To learn more, you can follow Anas and his journey @windycityburgersocialclub on Instagram.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago David Hochberg is joined by Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' to talk about how Rose Pest Solutions is there for you all year long. Then, Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning preps your for summer with the benefits of AC maintenance. […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/23/26: Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, introduces himself to listeners and talks about the benefits of AC maintenance as well as choosing the right contractor as it gets warmer out this summer. Gil also breaks down their unmatched warranties and guarantees and […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/23/26: Eric Klein, Owner, Senior Care Advisor & Patient Advocate at CarePatrol invites listeners to learn about CarePatrol, how they help families, and the difference between various types of senior care options. Eric also outlines the common mistakes and assumptions adult children make when trying to […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/23/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talks about the hantavirus and its connections to rodents. Janelle explains the importance of reporting rodent sightings to the city and also talks a bit about the return of mosquitoes. To learn more about Rose […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, is joined by Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators to talk about pushy sales tactics. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, tells listeners how Mr. Floor is leading the charge with eco-friendly cleaning products. Next, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 05/16/2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about how homeowners are moving away from harsh chemicals into smarter, more eco-friendly options that are safer for families, pets, and the environment. Igor talks about how Mr. Floor is leading the charge for cleaners. […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/16/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to discuss a story from a listener about inspections from town officials with demands that can make house sales much more difficult and expensive. To learn more about what Dave […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on May 16, 2026: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators, joins the show to inform listeners on what to do when contractors pressure you into deals you don’t want. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.

We started this week's show with Jessica Genovese, General Manager of Aloha Restoration, on how to be prepared for heavy rains and basement floods and what the restoration process can do to help. Then, David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins the program to explain to listeners how Sunrun handles roofs for solar installation and breaks down batteries […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/09/26: Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal joins David Hochberg, to talk about how listeners can end basement seepage and flooding worries forever. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/09/26: David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins the program to explain to listeners how Sunrun handles roofs for solar installation and breaks down batteries for storage and backup. David also provides specials for this month that listeners won’t want to miss! To learn more about Sunrun Solar, go […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/09/2026: Jessica Genovese, General Manager of Aloha Restoration, joins the show to talk about the recent heavy rains which is good for grass, but means more basement floods! Jessica talks to listeners on how to be prepared during a basement flood and what to expect during […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about consumers racking up credit card debt because of high food and gas prices, and what you should know about bridge and construction loans. David answers all of your questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

We started this week's show with Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talking all about mosquitoes. NEXT Door & Window's Gary Armstrong follows and reminds listeners that winter is over and it’s time to get those home improvement projects going. Then, David introduces a new guest, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Kyle Erdmann from Erdmann Outdoor Living joins the show for the first time to talk about sun control and educate listeners on StruXure, louvered pergolas and cabanas. Kyle talks about the different applications and problems that StruXure can be a solution for. To learn more […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: NEXT Door & Window's Gary Armstrong reminds listeners that winter is over and it’s the perfect time to take action on home improvement projects. Especially windows and doors. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, visit nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talks all about mosquito-repelling plants and if they actually work. Janelle breaks down the best ways to use them and keep mosquitos away from your sunny graduation parties. Plus, Rose Pest Solutions is offering […]

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Reserve not changing interest rates, higher mortgage rates, and how it affects listeners.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Sarah Leonard of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties, who joins the show to talk about which repairs to make to your home before it goes on the market. Then, Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets joins, along with WGN’s Dave Eanet, who calls in […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/25/26: Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets joins the show, and WGN’s Dave Eanet calls in to share his experience with the company. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/25/2026: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' to discuss termites and risk factors for homeowners. Moisture and foundation cracks can attract termites to your home, and Janelle talks about how they can even grow wings and find a habitable location.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/25/26: Sarah Leonard of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about preparing your home for sale. Many homeowners want to invest in home repairs right before listing their home, and Sarah shares which repairs actually make a difference. To learn […]

We started this week's show by talking with Roy Spencer, CEO and founder of Perma-Seal to talk all about any post-rainfall damage to basements or crawlspaces. Next, Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, discusses the new rules of retirement. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the show to discuss getting your floors and […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 4/18/26: Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal joins David Hochberg, to talk about recent rainfall and how to take action if you have damage or concerns in your basements or crawlspaces. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on April 18, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss how today’s retirement has never been more complicated. Get a head start on your retirement and learn the best steps for success. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 04/18/2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk spring cleaning… for your floors! With foot traffic on the way for graduations, spring gatherings, and more, Igor provides listeners with practical tips to make floors look better and last longer without overdoing it. Igor […]

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why home sellers in the Midwest aren’t following the trend of cutting prices and who is most likely to miss “buy now, pay later” loan payments. He hosts […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter to discuss buyers not formally applying for mortgage loans and how that affects sellers. Then, Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley talks about the difference between cleaning and replacing carpet. Next, Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing, lets […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on April 11, 2026: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about how some roofs don’t need full replacement and how Lindholm can fix leaks or repair sections of a roof to get 2-4 more years of serviceable life without the big price tag! To learn more […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/11/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss cleaning vs. replacing carpet and how to keep a clean, healthy home at the fraction of the cost with the rise of gas prices and inflation costs. Hochberg listeners also get a […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/11/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins David Hochberg to discuss the common concern of sellers facing delays when buyers haven’t formally applied for mortgage loans. Dave outlines how timing requirements and contract ground rules can help prevent closing delays, especially when sellers […]