Navigating the Real Estate and Mortgage Landscape: Insights from Home Sweet Home Chicago

By Team Hochberg | July 2, 2026

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate and mortgages, staying informed and making strategic decisions is crucial. As a mortgage broker and host of the WGN radio show “Home Sweet Home Chicago,” I am passionate about sharing insights and advice to help you navigate this complex market. Market Overview: The Current Housing Scenario The current…

Navigating Home Improvements and Financial Planning with Confidence: Insights from Home Sweet Home Chicago

By Team Hochberg | June 23, 2026

As a mortgage broker and host of WGN’s Home Sweet Home Chicago, it’s crucial to not only discuss the dynamic world of real estate but also delve into related topics like home improvements, financial planning, and savvy decision-making. Our recent radio show covered a plethora of topics designed to educate and inform homeowners and those…

Reverse Mortgages Explained

By Team Hochberg | June 18, 2026

By Terry Savage on June 12, 2026 As Americans live longer and costs continue to rise, a growing number of seniors have decided to tap into the equity they’ve built up in their home, by using a Reverse Mortgage. A RM allows you to withdraw cash tax-free from your home equity – money that does…

Navigating the Chicago Real Estate Maze: Insights from Home Sweet Home Chicago

By Team Hochberg | June 16, 2026

Welcome to the latest installment of the Home Sweet Home Chicago blog. As a mortgage broker and host of a popular real estate radio show on WGN, I’m always eager to share insights and practical advice from our weekly broadcasts. Today’s blog post delves into the complex world of real estate, homeownership tips, and financial…

Navigating Home Ownership and Financial Guidance: Insights from WGN’s Home Sweet Home Chicago

By Team Hochberg | June 12, 2026

Welcome to another installment of insights from Home Sweet Home Chicago, your go-to radio show on WGN for all things related to home ownership, financial guidance, and real estate. As a mortgage broker and host, I aim to provide you with valuable advice and solutions to enhance your journey as a homeowner or potential buyer.…

Credit Score to buy a house: Everything you need to know

By Team Hochberg | December 12, 2022

I just read a great article by Jonathan Russell that details everything borrowers looking to purchase a new home or refinance their existing homes should read. There are many factors that go into determining a borrowers credit scores.  These factors include but are not limited to; credit mix, payment history, credit utilization along with collections…

72% of Buyers Who Failed to Find a Home in 2022 Will Resume Their Searches in 2023. Should You?

By Team Hochberg | December 5, 2022

This was the headline of a recent article published on 11/25/22 by Maurie Backman and I would like to share some of the highlights of his article. This year’s housing market has been tough for buyers. If you dropped out of the market this year, you may be thinking about picking back up next year.…