Rochester Living with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey tackle the evolving concept of the 'starter home' in the face of rising affordability challenges. They delve into how economic pressures and changing market conditions are reshaping what first-time homebuyers can realistically expect.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the significant shift happening in the Rochester real estate market as it begins to experience a 'cool down.' They explore what has led to this cooling, the effects it's having on both buyers and sellers, and what future trends might look like if this trend continues.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the recent bombshell jobs report that has sent mortgage interest rates to a two-month high and injected a new level of uncertainty into the real estate market.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discuss the unexpected reactions within the Rochester real estate market following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut key interest rates, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. They explore what this rate cut means for the real estate market in both the short term and the long term.  

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey explore why fall is considered one of the best times for buyers to purchase a home. They discuss the unique benefits that the autumn market offers, from less competition and motivated sellers to potentially better deals.

This week on the Podcast, Josh Bartolotta subs in for Corey as he spends time with his newborn son! Josh and Mark discuss expectations for the fall market, real estate villain Josh Sitzer and his new startup company, and the alarming trend of national brokerages losing agents.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive deep into the real estate industry's reaction to the recent NAR commission lawsuit changes. They explore the immediate responses from agents, buyers, and sellers, assessing the impact on the market dynamics and professional practices.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the Federal Reserve's recent achievements, which seem to have accomplished what many thought impossible—taming inflation without crashing the economy. They explore how this 'soft landing' was managed, the strategies employed by the Fed, and what this means for the real estate market and broader economy going forward.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey tackle the important changes set to reshape the real estate landscape starting August 17th, focusing on buyer agent commissions and buyer agency agreements. They break down what these changes mean for both buyers and agents, and how they can prepare for the transition. Additionally, they take on misleading advice from a consumer watchdog group aimed at sellers, providing clarifications and reliable guidance to navigate these claims.