Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, is joined by Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, to highlight their “What’s Next For Mom and Dad” special hosted by Jon Hansen, then Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. talks about big savings, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers talks bulk item hauling, and […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 09/12/2026: Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins the show to teach listeners about their bulk item hauling and what spaces they can help clean out. To learn more about what Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865). Have a question you want […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/12/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, joins the show to share that you can find big savings when you combine multiple projects on your property. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” 09/12/26: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, joins the show to talk about their “What’s Next For Mom and Dad” special on Tuesday, Sept. 22 hosted by WGN’s own, Jon Hansen. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249. Have a question you want […]

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the 2.1% rise of the four-week average of U.S. home listings, the increase in inflation and interest rates, and much more!

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,’ talking bug plagues and how to prevent them, Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston talking about how your roof can save you money on insurance, David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar talks what your home needs […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/5/26: David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins the program to to talk about the advantages of solar with battery and what your home needs to qualify. David also talks about Sunrun’s referral bonus program. To learn more about Sunrun Solar, go to www.gosunrun.com/wgn or call 224-458-7868. Have a question you […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/5/26: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about how your next roof can keep rain out and potentially save you money on homeowners’ insurance. Mike also talks about how roofing technology has changed and discusses Class 3 and Class 4 hail-rated shingles. To learn more about what […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/5/26: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talks what homeowners should be doing NOW to prevent a bug plague from hitting their home this winter and into next spring. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Jim Brown of Legacy Properties to talk about their new “Your home sold guaranteed or we’ll buy it” program, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets encouraging listeners to plan for their holiday projects now and offering a special Labor Day sale, and Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/29/2026: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to encourage listeners with plans to have family over for the holidays to start kitchen projects now to have them ready in time to celebrate. Lewis also talks about their Labor Day sale with 75% off installation plus payments […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/29/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about their new “Your home sold guaranteed or we’ll buy it” program for sellers looking for a cash offer now! To learn more about what Rob, Sarah, and her team can do for […]

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 how more people are canceling their home purchases, how sellers can prevent cancelations, and more!

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal to talk about basement flooding, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show with helpful plumbing tips for everyday life, Mark Milstein of Peak Utility Brokers returns to the show to talk all about their complete Home Battery […]

Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman and entrepreneur, joins Home Sweet Home Chicago and David Hochberg to discuss running for Mayor of Chicago and the reasons why he should be our next leader. For more information, go to: https://williewilson2027.com/

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/22/26: Mark Milstein of Peak Utility Brokers returns to the show to talk all about their complete Home Battery Backup System! Mark answers questions from listeners about how Peak Utility Brokers can help them. To learn more, visit www.peakutilitybrokers.com, call 847-302-8310, or email [email protected] Have a question you […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/22/26: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to talk about everyday general plumbing tips and invites a WGN listener on the show to talk about their Center Guard experience! Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you. Have a […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/22/26: Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal, joins David Hochberg to talk about avoiding unnecessary basement flooding during prolonged power outages and how long battery backup pumps will run. Roy also highlights how Perma-Seal’s Basement Defender can help prevent basement flooding! To learn more about Perma-Seal’s […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Gil Wagner of Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning to talk about fall heating tips, Gary Armstrong of NEXT Door & Window talks drafty doors, and David welcomes Heph Bolaris for the first time to introduce listeners to Marble Emporium and the great work […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/15/26: Hephestion Bolaris of Marble Emporium joins the show for the first time to talk about countertops. How to consider budget, material options, durability, and working closely with installers before installing or changing your countertops. To learn more about what Marble Emporium can do for your home, […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/15/26: NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong talks all about drafty doors and how to alleviate them and answers texts from dedicated listeners. 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 08/15/26: Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, talks about their Cooling with a Cause campaign with funds supporting Project Fire Buddies and children battling serious illnesses. Gil also shares essential fall tips for comfort, safety, and home health including duct cleaning, furnace maintenance, […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Aimee Ferrarell, Accessibility Specialist at Access talking about overhead lift systems, Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits talking about portfolio risks, and Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston talking inspections. As always David takes calls and texts from passionate listeners on […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on August 8, 2026: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about the recent damaging weather and why some homeowners don’t necessarily need a brand new roof or replacement! Sometimes all it takes is an expert inspect from the folks at Lindholm Roofing. To learn more about what Lindholm […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on August 8, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss your portfolio, what’s at risk, any overexposure to AI or tech and ensuring your investments are as tax efficient as possible. Get a head start on your […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on August 8, 2026: Aimee Ferrarell, Accessibility Specialist at Access, joins the show to talk about overhead lift systems and how they can assist disabled users have more independence. Frank also talks about the toll caregivers take on when doing their best to help loved ones. To learn more about […]

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,’ talking wasp nests, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, talks about all the rules you want to know about when it comes […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/1/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins the show to talk about “seller’s remorse,” and what’s in play when a higher offer comes in on a home after it’s already in contract. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on August 1, 2026:  IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, talks about all the rules you want to know about when it comes to tax on tips, mandatory gratuities, overtime pay, and NIL income for student […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/1/26: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talks wasp nests and how they can make a deck unusable. Janelle also talks about the quarterly maintenance program that can help keep your property pest-free year-round. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to talk about the heavy rains blowing through Chicago and how they can help you. Then, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers informs listeners about batteries no longer being allowed in your trash. Next, Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 07/25/2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about hardwood floor owners making mistakes without even knowing it. Igor talks about how Mr. Floor is leading the charge for cleaners and what listeners can do to save a lot of money. For more […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 07/25/2026: Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins the show to inform Illinois residents that you can no longer throw batteries into the trash or recycling. Bob talks about a new statewide, manufacturer-funded drop off program. To learn more about what Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/25/26: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to talk about how they can help protect your home from the heavy rains plaguing Chicagoland. Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you. Use the word “Kevin” or “Cake” for a […]

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 […]