Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Miracle Method’s David Haas joins the show joins the show to discuss saving money on refinishing vs. the cost of complete replacement. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston brings a listener success story regarding condensation from a skylight. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer breaks down the ABC’s of heat loss in homes. To learn more about Perma-Seal’s services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

We started this week’s show by chatting with IRS tax attorney Steven Leahy of Opem Tax Advocates about best practices for independent contractors. Then, Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevator joins the show to teach listeners on how to avoid scams. David welcomes Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, for the first time as he breaks down a year-end checklist. And Sitting shotgun is Jeremy Hogel, Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros, as David takes calls from loyal listeners on this packed show!

Pat Hynes, candidate for Cook County Assessor, joins “Home Sweet Home Chicago” to answer questions from David Hochberg and give responses to comments his opponent Fritz Kaegi gave on “The Lisa Dent Show.” You can learn more about his campaign at www.assessorhynes.com

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss a year-end financial checklist including maximizing your retirement or HAS contribution while looking ahead to the New Year. Tim also discusses estate planning, health insurance plans, and possible tax exemptions! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators joins the show to inform listeners on how to avoid predatory sellers of stairlifts and bathrooms. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to talk about independent contractors and best practices and is also promoting his new book 1099 Reporting: A Professional Guide and his upcoming book Fight Back Now: Freedom Through Preparation. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the reasons homebuying is surging locally and if he thinks interest rates will be lowered in the new year. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

We started this week’s show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero on preventing frozen pipes. Next, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter discusses deeds and the costly mistakes to avoid. Then, Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators joins the show to explain how Medicare now covers professional home evaluations. Sitting shotgun is Jeremy Hogel, Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros, as David takes calls from loyal listeners on this packed show!