Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

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 […]

Duration:01:42:26

Perma-Seal: How to protect your basement after recent rainfall

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).

Duration:00:08:54

TJ Stearns: The new rules of retirement

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.

Duration:00:05:35

Mr. Floor: Make your floors shine this spring

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 […]

Duration:00:15:12

David Hochberg: Coastal home sellers more likely to cut prices than in the Midwest

4/16/2026

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 […]

Duration:00:07:15

Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/11/26): David Hochberg with Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter, Kelly Mickley of Executive Green Carpet Cleaning, Michael Huston of Lindholm Roofing, and Jeremy Hogel of MegaPros Home Improvement

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 […]

Duration:01:46:19

Lindholm Roofing: Extend your roof’s life for less

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 […]

Duration:00:06:23

Executive Green Carpet Cleaning: How to refresh carpets without replacing and save big amid inflation

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 […]

Duration:00:07:07

Dave Schlueter explains real estate timing rules

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 […]

Duration:00:07:30

Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/04/26): David Hochberg with Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar, and Jeremy Hogel of MegaPros Home Improvement

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to talk all about big savings on their tankless water heater sale. Then, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons Concrete gives listeners a concrete hack and discount if they collaborate on projects with their neighbors at […]

Duration:01:43:17

Introducing Sunrun Solar: America’s #1 home solar & storage

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/04/26: David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins the program to educate listeners on Solar & Storage options that can help lower costs and keep utility rates down while having more predictability. To learn more about Sunrun Solar, go to www.sunrun.com or call 224-458-7868.

Duration:00:17:17

The concrete hack: Partner with neighbors for big savings with Andreas & Sons

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/04/26: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. joins the show to talk about a special discount for neighbors who collaborate on projects at the same time. Sara also reminds listeners how Andreas & Sons are your one stop shop for concrete. To see […]

Duration:00:08:10

Save hundreds with Center Guard’s tankless water heater sale

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/04/26: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to discuss their tankless water heater sale and how Center Guard can save customers hundreds on replacements and new installations through May. Mike also highlights the importance of calling Center Guard before excavating for sewer repair. Go […]

Duration:00:15:30

David Hochberg: Why mortgage interest rates are going up right now

4/1/2026

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates nearing 7%, what you should do if you are buying a home with defects, and that more than half of home listings are sitting unsold for 60+ days. David also answers all of your questions! David hosts “Home Sweet Home […]

Duration:00:20:12

Home Sweet Home Chicago (03/28/26): Wendy Snyder with Joel Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, David Haas of Miracle Method, Gary Armstrong of NEXT Door and Window, and Jeremy Hogel of MegaPros Home Improvement

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago Wendy Snyder, filling in for David Hochberg, is joined by Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer to talk all about concrete raising and leveling services. Then, Miracle Method’s David Haas talks about an important partnership with Access Elevator to provide a jetted-tub conversion to a soaker bathtub with a […]

Duration:01:44:26

NEXT Door & Window says spring is the time to check your doors and windows

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/28/26: NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to remind listeners that, since it’s now springtime, it’s time to check your doors and windows for post-winter wear and tear. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do […]

Duration:00:16:52

Make your bathroom safer and more stylish with Miracle Method

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/28/26: Miracle Method’s David Haas joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to talk not only about bathroom safety, but also how Miracle Method has partnered with Access Elevator for a jetted-tub conversion to a soaker bathtub and custom cut-out for easy entry! To learn more […]

Duration:00:14:50

Concrete raising and leveling with Perma-Seal Basement Systems