Home Sweet Home Chicago

08/24/2026

I just spoke with a couple navigating retirement and home buying successfully, despite a job loss. Remember, setbacks don’t mean disaster when it comes to securing a mortgage!

With 26 years of experience, I’m here to guide you or anyone you know through mortgage questions with ease.

Reach out, don’t stress! You don't know what you don't know!

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08/22/2026

Tune into WGN on your radio if you are in Chicago, listen online at www.wgndavid.com, or tell your smart speaker to play WGN Radio.

Today’s show schedule

10:00 to 10:15 Listener’s Home Sweet Homie email questions for each of the show experts

10:15 to 10:30 Perma-Seal Basement Systems: We have been getting a lot of rain and storms this summer season, so tune in to learn what you can do to avoid basement flooding during prolonged power outages and how long you can expect a battery backup pump to run. Also, learn how our Basement Defender can help prevent basement flooding!

10:30 to 10:45 Center Guard Plumbing: Frank, a loyal Home Sweet Home Chicago listener from Mundelein, will be calling into the show to share a plumbing problem he had and how we were able to fix it! Also, tune in to learn general plumbing tips!

10:45 to 11:00 Peak Utility Brokers: Learn about our complete Home Battery Backup System!

11:00 to 12:00 Panel discussion…………answering listeners texts and calls

12:00 to 12:15 Mailbag Segment sponsored by Center Guard Plumbing

12:15 to 12:30 Special Guest: Willie Wilson

12:30 to 1:00 Panel discussion…………answering listeners texts and calls

Listen online, submit questions for the show’s experts, download podcasts of previous shows and learn more about the show’s experts at www.wgndavid.com

Call and text in your questions, comments, and photos on the phone, text, and photo line 312-981-7200.

If you have a question about a mortgage and you do not feel comfortable talking on air, please visit www.56david.com or call 855-56-DAVID.

08/22/2026

Tune into Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio today from 10am-1pm!

On with me today Roy Spencer with Perma-Seal Basement Systems , Mike Epping with Center Guard Plumbing , and with , and special guest cohost Tim Stearns with TJ Stearns Inc. .

You won't want to miss it! Listen online at WGNchicago.com or turn your radios to AM720 WGN.

08/21/2026

If you're a veteran grappling with Chapter 13, a VA loan could be your release.

I’m working with a client to transition from a heavy $1,500 monthly Chapter 13 payment to a more manageable VA loan. After making 12 on-time payments and getting trustee approval, we aim to lower his monthly load and help him thrive.

Reach out to explore this solution for yourself or loved ones. Like, share, and stay connected!

You don't know what you don't know!

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08/20/2026

Thank you Bob Sirott for having me on to discuss what happened in the bond market yesterday and a way for veterans to refinance out of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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 what happened in the bond market yes…

08/19/2026

In the ever-fluid housing market of Chicagoland and surrounding areas, job changes don't have to halt your home search! 🏠🔄

If you’re switching from one W-2 job to another, your dream home is still within reach.

Got questions about buying a house during a career shift? Reach out to me—I'm here to help keep your journey on track! Let’s find your perfect home, worry-free.

You don't know what you don't know!

📞855-56DAVID
📧 [email protected]

08/19/2026

In the ever-fluid housing market of Chicagoland and surrounding areas, job changes don't have to halt your home search! 🏠🔄

If you’re switching from one W-2 job to another, your dream home is still within reach.

Got questions about buying a house during a career shift? Reach out to me—I'm here to help keep your journey on track! Let’s find your perfect home, worry-free.

You don't know what you don't know!

📞855-56DAVID
📧 [email protected]

08/19/2026

Today, I connected with a resilient 81-year-old widow trying to stay afloat under a $300k mortgage. It's incredible how rising taxes can impact our elders.

I'm on a mission to help her and others with solutions through Consumers Credit Union.

If you or someone you know in their 80s needs financial guidance, reach out.

Your support allows me to continue paying for college while helping our community.

You don't know what you don't know!

📞855-56DAVID
📧 [email protected]

08/18/2026

It’s that time of year! College move in day 🚗📚✏️

Today makes me think about all the clients with student loans that Team Hochberg has helped, and we will continue to help. If you feel the heavy burden of student loan debt and high monthly payments, give me a call and let’s see how I can help!

You don’t know what you don’t know!

📞855-56DAVID
📧 [email protected]

08/17/2026

What do commercial loans and a Bloody Mary contest have in common? 🍅🏙️

Me … one I can help with and one I can’t.

Commercial loans aren’t something I handle, but good connections are—and I know who to call!

If you’re looking for a commercial or SBA loan, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to connect you with my contact at Republic Bank who can help.

You don’t know what you don’t know!

📞855-56DAVID
📧[email protected]