Rochester Living with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran
Rochester Living, hosted by Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran of Elysian Homes by Mark Siwiec and Associates, is your go-to podcast for everything happening in Rochester, NY, and beyond. From real estate trends and local news to Buffalo Bills updates, pop culture highlights, and the best of what the Flower City has to offer, we've got you covered.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 207
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 167 - The Election's Over: What's Next for Real Estate?
With Mark on vacation, Ed Kelm, Elysian Homes COO, fills in to talk with Corey about the potential impacts of the presidential election results on the real estate market. In this episode, they dive i…
Episode 166 - Voting Volatility: Navigating Market Chaos Amid Election Drama
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the current chaos in the real estate market caused by election uncertainty.
Episode 165 - Hauntings and High Rates: A Real Estate Halloween Special
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the Halloween spirit with some eerie tales from the real estate world. They share spooky stories about haunted houses and creepy occurrences that ag…
Episode 164 - The Evolution of the Starter Home Amid an Affordability Crisis
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 c…
Episode 163 - Market Shift: Rochester Enters a Cooling Phase
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 coo…
Episode 162 - Startling Jobs Report Spikes Mortgage Rates
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 est…
Episode 161 - Unexpected Turns: Rochester's Real Estate Response to the Fed Rate Cut
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.
Episode 160 - Unpacking the Fed's First Key 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 me…
Episode 159 - Why Fall is Prime Time for Home Buyers
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 …
Episode 158 - Market Shifts and Missteps: Fall Real Estate Forecasts and Industry Shakeups
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…
Episode 157 - A New Era: How Commission Changes Are Redefining Real Estate
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…
Episode 156 - Defying Odds: The Fed's Successful Taming Inflation with a Soft Landing
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 econo…
Episode 155 - Navigating New Commission Rules and Debunking Dangerous Seller Myths
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. T…
Episode 154 - Buying into the Idea of "The Big Shift"
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dissect the pivotal moments from the past week that marked a significant milestone in the ongoing narrative of 'the big shift' away from high mortgage rates. …
Episode 153 - Presidential Election: The Wild Card in Recent Market Optimism
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the recent uptick in real estate listings, exploring how this aligns with encouraging economic data to suggest a bright future for the market. They…
Episode 152 - Bubble Watch: Pinpointing the US Region at Risk
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into a crucial topic for today’s market: identifying which region of the US is most likely to experience a real estate bubble. They discuss the factors…
Episode 151 - Record-Low CPI: Paving the Way for Falling Mortgage Rates
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey analyze the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which registered at 3%, marking the lowest level in over three years. They discuss the significant impli…
Episode 150 - Rochester is Expected to See the Second Highest Home Price Increase Nationally Next Year
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the exciting news about Rochester's real estate market. With projections indicating that Rochester is set to experience the second highest home pri…
Episode 149 - Why Buyers Shouldn't Wait for Lower Rates Despite Rising Hope
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey tackle a pressing issue for potential homebuyers—whether to buy now or wait for the anticipated lower interest rates later in the year. They discuss the risks…
Episode 148 - Inflation Eases but Slower Months Ahead?
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discuss the recent positive developments in combating inflation and what this could mean for the economy. Despite the optimism, they also consider the potent…