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In this episode of The HomeBuyer’s Hour, we look at the various aspects of the home-buying process to help you make informed decisions. We begin by discussing the role that real estate attorneys play, from reviewing contracts to handling the closing process, and how they protect your interests in one of the biggest investments of your life. Next, we dive into the importance of home inspections, outlining what to check in terms of structural integrity, potential repairs, and safety concerns before finalizing the deal. We also cover inspection pitfalls that can lead to costly surprises if not addressed early.

Additionally, we offer insights into the mortgage process, walking you through the different financing options, such as fixed-rate versus adjustable-rate mortgages, and how to evaluate which plan aligns with your financial goals. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade to your next home, this episode provides advice to guide you from the initial search to closing day, ensuring that your home-buying journey is successful.

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On today's show comedian, actor, producer and Emmy Award winner Dwayne Kennedy fills in for Patti; he's joined by Craig Johnson.

"Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home.

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

On today's show, North Central College Political Science Professor William Muck fills in for Joan; his guests are:

– Bill Adair, founder of PolitiFact, Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University, and author of the new book, Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy

– Philip Barker, professor of political science at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire

– North Central College Political Science Professor Suzanne Chod

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" now has its very own podcast. Two, in fact: "Joan Esposito Full Episodes" and "Joan Esposito Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for Joan Esposito wherever you get your podcasts, or get links to the podcasts by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive.

Chicago-based documentary film director Abbie Perrault joins Joan Esposito for a conversation about the new film she co-directed (with Maisie Crow), "Zurawski v. Texas." (Amanda Zurawski is pictured.) The film, which was executive produced by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence, is being shown twice at the Chicago International Film Festival: Saturday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m., both at the AMC New City. Learn more: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/zurawksi-v-texas.

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joins Patti Vasquez for a conversation about the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, which is on the 2024 ballot. Quinn called the nonbinding referendum "a good chance for people to send a message that we need fundamental tax reform and tax relief for people who live from paycheck to paycheck," adding that "It takes Illinois' upside tax system, where the millionaires get the breaks and everyday people get the bills -- we want to change that around, and we can do it at the ballot box."

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

Kate Doyle, candidate for Chicago School Board District 2, talks to Patti Vasquez, 10/17/24.

Visit Kate Doyle's campaign website: https://www.katedoyleforchicago.com.

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

Illinois State Sen Ram Villivalam joins Richard Chew for a conversation about his background and transportation issues in Illinois.

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).