Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Roy Spencer, CEO of Perma-Seal Basement Systems to talk about the difference between their Basement Defender device and a high-water alarm system. Then, David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar talks about helping customers during these recent storms and power outages. Next, Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/18/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talks spiders and the underlying pest issues attracting them. Janelle highlights the Healthy Home Maintenance program for year-round protection. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/18/26: David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins the program to to talk about how Sunrun has been helping customers through all the recent severe storms. David also highlights their $1,000 referral bonus! To learn more about Sunrun Solar, go to www.gosunrun.com/wgn or call 224-458-7868.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/18/26: 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).

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 discuss why home prices are increasing despite the higher mortgage rates and the differences between an FHA and VA loans. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Jim Brown of Legacy Properties to talk about the biggest pricing mistakes sellers make in today’s market. Next, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers talks Facebook Marketplace scams and compassionate tips for summer moves. Then, Mark Milstein introduces Peak Utility Brokers and talks about a […]

Chris and Dawn Bartolini, of Bartolini’s Restaurant in Midlothian, IL surprise David Hochberg and his guests with delicious meatballs, cannoli, and cheesecake in honor of the Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Contest at the St. Augustine's Church 77th Annual Fiesta! David Hochberg himself will be the honorary MC. Amateur competitive eaters have until July 17 to qualify […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 07/11/2026: Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners on how to spot Facebook Marketplace junk removal scams, compassionate tips for handling summer moves, downsizing, and estate cleanouts, and explains how donating and recycling can help local families. To learn more about […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/11/26: Mark Milstein of Peak Utility Brokers introduces himself and his company to WGN listeners. Listen as Mark discusses their new Battery Program featuring a whole house backup battery for single family homes. Mark also highlights how Peak installs and provides batteries at NO COST to homeowners […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/11/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about the biggest pricing mistakes sellers are making in today's market. To learn more about what Rob, Sarah, and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. housing inventory growing, where mortgage interest rates are right now, consumers trying to fight inflation, and why you should be careful of lenders quoting rates in the 4's. David also answers all of your mortgage questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping to talk about Center Guard’s lack of gimmicks and how they beat their competitors. Next, Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, joins the show to inform listeners about high pressure bathroom sales that are robbing you of quality work and money. […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/27/2026: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk the benefits of cabinet refacing over full kitchen replacement. Lewis also shares Redo’s current promo for Independence Day: $1,776 OFF a cabinet project with a free backsplash and no payments for 12 months. To learn […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on June 27, 2026: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, joins the show to inform listeners about high pressure bathroom sales that are robbing you of quality work and money. Frank also announces the winner of the WG Grab Bar Raffle from the Abilities Expo! To learn more about what Access […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/27/26: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to highlight a satisfied customer who got a new water heater installed with no pressure, gimmicks, and a price that beat all other competitors by $630! Mike also talks about their current water heater sale and gas inspection […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Justin Bartley, President and owner of NEXT Door and Window, to talk about Illinois’ updated energy-efficiency codes. Next, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor Living, helps you extend the use of your patios, decks, and covered outdoor areas. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/20/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins the show to talk about Ryne Sandberg’s trust and estate arrangements dispute and last minute changes to documents and what that might mean for you and your planning. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/20/26: Kyle Erdmann from Erdmann Outdoor Living joins the show to help you create a more enjoyable outdoor living space. Kyle discusses ways to extend the use of patios, decks, and covered outdoor areas with features like ceiling fans, heaters, misting systems, bug screens, and strategic […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/20/26: Justin Bartley, President and Owner of NEXT Door & Window joins the program to tell a story about a loyal listener and educates the panel on how Illinois’ updated energy-efficiency codes apply to replacement windows and doors. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by HVAC Hall of Famer Rich Dykstra for Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning to talk the incoming heat wave. Next, Mike Huston of Lindholm Roofing talks leaky roofs. Then, Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' prepares you for a bite-free […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/13/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talks pesky mosquitoes and how Rose Pest Solutions helped a listener in Mokena have a bite free company picnic the day before the event. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on June 13, 2026: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about steps to curtail a leaky roof and the fact that, sometimes you don’t need a brand new roof, just adjustments! Mike discusses how he helped a WGN listener and how Lindholm can help you! To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/13/26: Rich Dykstra Sr., HVAC Hall of Famer for Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, talks beating the heatwave. Rich lets listeners in on common issues you may face like ice buildups, condensate leaks, dirty coils, clogged filters, and more! For more information on Doornbos, visit doornbos.com or call 708-831-2281.

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.