Rising Rates, Locking Down Your Credit, and Today’s Market with Steve Cochran

By Team Hochberg | March 26, 2018

I had a recent conversation with Steve Cochran recently where we discussed the ever changing real estate market. Yes rates are up, but that doesn’t mean now still isn’t a great time to purchase a new home or refinance your existing mortgage. We also touched on what to absolutely NOT do while you secure a…

Today’s Market: Rising Rates and Relaxing Rules

By Team Hochberg | March 22, 2018

Inventory is low, rates are high, and many potential homeowners feel hopeless. Welcome to today’s real estate market! Rates are rising which makes borrowing more expensive. If you’re looking to refinance, it’s now less likely that a rate & term refinance will save you money every month, Having said that, it’s important to look a…

David Schlueter Knows What It Takes To Be Our Next Biggest Winner

By Team Hochberg | March 13, 2018

Make sure you’re subscribed to WGN Radio’s Biggest Winner Podcast where we talk to individuals that we trust, and individuals who we have helped. This week features a conversation with Real Estate Attorney David Schlueter about the dos and don’t when selling/buying a home, why the attorney review period is so important and much more! Check out…

Rising Interest Rates: Trouble for Some Borrowers and What You Can Do About It

By Team Hochberg | March 8, 2018

Interest rates are rising, which is good news for the economy and potentially creates challenges for you. There’s lots of headlines and financial experts talking about how rising interest rates disqualify borrowers, and how the business hast stalled because everyone isn’t moving, and how there is no end in sight. With all of that news,…

How To Secure Your First Mortgage Today: Tips, Tricks, and Potential Pitfalls

By Team Hochberg | March 8, 2018

I spoke today to a mom of a 23 year-old who she thinks is ready to buy his own place. He’s concerned he can’t afford it, even though he definitely is ready to get out of his mom’s house and start the next chapter of his adult life. Team Hochberg has these kind of conversations…

Higher Rates, Shrinking Inventory, and What to Do About Low Appraisals: Team Hochberg Can Help With Today’s Market!

By Team Hochberg | March 7, 2018

David Hochberg joined the Steve Cochran Show on WGN Radio on March 1st 2018. In this appearance, David discussed what borrowers need to know about the market today. With higher rates, and a shrinking inventory, the search for the right house can seem daunting. However, Team Hochberg can help! They also discussed what happens if…

Home Buying Process: How to Prepare For The Biggest Investment of Your Life

By Team Hochberg | March 2, 2018

If you’re like most Americans, the investments you make into real estate will be the largest investment of your life. Finding your dream home and saving enough to get the keys to that dream home can seem next to impossible, especially when there are so many ways to make a mistake along the way. Unfortunately,…