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Credit: Get Your Best Score Quickly!
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…
Read MoreReal Estate Today: Four Things You Should Know
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…
Read MoreBiggest Winner: The Garage Door Group Has You Covered!
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!
Read MoreReverse Mortgage Loans and Retirement: What You Need to Know
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,…
Read MoreMy First Time: How to Know When You’re Ready to Buy a Home
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…
Read More2018 Chicago Pride Parade
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…
Read MoreYour HELOC is coming due… now what?
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…
Read MoreReverse Mortgage Loans: Why Now Might Be The Right Time
If you’ve ever heard of me, you’ve probably heard of the fact that I am one of the most consistent advocates of reverse mortgage loans in the marketplace today. I love these loans, and I hate that their reputation has been so maligned by scum bag lenders and by people who, respectfully, don’t have any…
Read MoreYou Saved Us: Let Us Help You
If you’ve served our country in the military, you have sacrificed more than 99% of the population and that sacrifice is too often ignored. Team Hochberg understands what you have given our country and we want to give back. That’s why we work with organizations like Veteran Roasters, the Patriot Education Fund, and more to…
Read MoreYou Helped Us: Let Us Help You
There are certain professions that are frankly a lot more important than selling mortgages. That’s why Team Hochberg loves helping out those who have helped society by working in jobs that not everyone would sign up for. If you are employed in any of the below professions, you could qualify for a $400 closing cost…
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