Americans love debt. We always have and therefore our expectations for what is “normal” debt have continued to grow. As a result, more and more people are looking at massive debts with incredibly high interest rates, and if that’s you, keep reading! Credit card companies and those who profit from others’ debt have intentionally made…
Every so often it’s important to take a look at the real estate market to look for the best tips and practices. Today’s market is constantly changing, but there’s a few key points that you can keep in mind if you are looking for your first home, your fiftieth home, or looking to refinance your…
Check out the latest installment of my WGN Radio Podcast, where I talk to Will from the Garage Door Group. His organization wants to help you solve any garage door problem, and you can hear more about them here!
If you’ve ever heard me talk about reverse mortgage loans, you’ve heard me advocate for this misunderstood and misrepresented loan product. To reiterate, these loans were used by scam artists to take advantage of experienced homeowners, but that doesn’t make them bad loans. A reverse mortgage loan can be a great option for many people,…
They say you never forget your first time, and I agree. You never forget the first time you buy a home. What did you think I was talking about? Today’s real estate market is constantly changing, and to enter into this market can seem immediately overwhelming. Having said that, half of millennials attend to enter…
Team Hochberg was honored to take part in the Chicago Pride Parade! Thanks to our partners at WCPT Radio and to our co-workers at Homeside Financial, LLC.! To close out my WLS Radio Show, Home Sweet Home Chicago, I responded to a caller who questioned why my team would participate in the Pride Parade and…
Millions of Americans took out home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) ten years ago, right around the time that the real estate market was crashing. I love HELOCs and think they are great options for lots of different scenarios but many of them were set up with balloon payments after 10 years, so many people…
