Open House with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran: Recent Episodes
Corey Moran
Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran of the Mark Siwiec Team at Keller Williams discuss all aspects of the Greater Rochester Real Estate market!
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 potential for a slower pace in the real estate market over the next couple of months. They'll delve into how these trends could impact both national and local markets, offering insights into what buyers and sellers might expect.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the recent national trends showing a significant increase in new listings, price reductions, and delistings in the real estate market. They examine what these shifts mean for the market dynamics, how they affect both buyers and sellers, and what might be driving these changes.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey analyze the slight recovery in the real estate market following Memorial Day. They discuss the current state of the market, what drove this modest uptick, and the critical factors that could influence its trajectory for the remainder of the year.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the recent unexpected slowdown in the real estate market. They analyze the factors contributing to this deceleration and discuss whether this could be a short-term anomaly or the onset of a longer-term trend. Join them as they unpack the data, provide expert insights, and forecast what this shift could mean for the market’s future.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dissect the implications of the recent favorable Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and its potential to steer us towards a rate cut. They explore how this economic indicator could affect mortgage rates and the overall real estate market, offering insights into what this means for buyers, sellers, and investors.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey explore a vital topic for prospective homeowners: How much money do you need to make to afford a median-priced home in Rochester? Despite the financial requirements, they highlight how Rochester remains one of the most affordable housing markets in the country.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the latest economic buzz, spotlighting the upbeat jobs report. As they unpack the data, they ponder the possibility of interest rates taking a plunge in 2024.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the intricacies of selecting a listing agent, advising sellers to proceed with caution during the interview process. They emphasize that the agent who provides the highest price estimate isn't necessarily the best choice.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discuss some signs that the real estate market is picking up, heralding a late but welcome start to the spring buying season.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey tackle the implications of the unexpectedly hot consumer price index report and what it signals for the real estate market. With the current trends suggesting more rate increases rather than cuts, we dive into how these economic conditions could affect both homebuyers and sellers.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey zero in on the Rochester real estate market, providing a comprehensive analysis of how it measures up against national trends. We dive into the latest data, dissecting Rochester's unique market dynamics, pricing trends, inventory levels, and buyer behaviors.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey explore the indispensable value of a proficient buyer's agent, especially in a new era where buyers might need to compensate their agents directly. As the industry adapts to the National Association of Realtors' recent settlement, we dissect what these changes mean for the buyer-agent relationship and how buyers can ensure they're getting the best advocacy and expertise for their investment.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey take a critical stance against the prevailing media reports surrounding the National Association of Realtors (NAR)'s recent settlement, a move poised to revolutionize who pays the buyer's agent commission. With the dust settling over a week post-announcement, we dissect the media's portrayal, identifying misrepresentations and gaps in coverage that have shaped public perception. Our discussion goes beyond the surface, examining the nuances of the settlement's impact on all real estate stakeholders and contemplating its future implications. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that not only questions but also clarifies, ensuring you're informed about what this settlement truly means for the real estate landscape.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive deep into the seismic shift rocking the real estate world: the National Association of Realtors (NAR)'s groundbreaking agreement to pay over $400 million and implement pivotal rule changes that redefine commission dynamics. We unpack the intricacies of this landmark settlement, exploring how it will impact not just realtors and sellers but the industry at large. The episode features expert analysis, reactions from the real estate community, and predictions for how buying and selling homes might change.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the latest jobs report, which has left many scratching their heads with its mixed signals. Despite the confusion, they analyze how the report has surprisingly favored interest rates, resulting in a drop below 7%.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the current state of the real estate market, which they describe as the toughest in recent years.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the shifting landscape of investment property buying, exploring how the model for buyers is undergoing significant changes. They also highlight the key difference for buyers this year compared to the past few, shedding light on important trends shaping the real estate market. Additionally, tune in to discover why Rochester is making waves nationwide, leading in two major categories within the real estate arena.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the latest economic update revealing a modest uptick in the consumer price index. While not overly dramatic, this slight increase suggests that inflation is persisting longer than anticipated. After signaling that they would be cutting the key interest rate in 2024, the Fed's timetable will undoubtedly be pushed back.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive into the latest real estate dynamics, starting with the unexpected rise in interest rates following a hotter than expected jobs report.
This week, Mark and Corey embark on a fascinating journey through time as they compare the real estate market of 1995 to the present day.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey explore the red-hot kickoff of the Rochester real estate market in 2024. With a laser focus on sellers, they reveal why there's an urgent call to action for homeowners to get their properties on the market immediately.
This week, join Mark and Corey as they unravel the mysteries of what's to come in the 2024 real estate market. From forecasting emerging trends to analyzing pivotal indicators, they delve into their predictions for the year ahead. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the potential shifts and strategies that could define the landscape, offering a glimpse into the exciting possibilities awaiting the real estate world in 2024.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey sift through the significant headlines that defined the 2023 real estate market. Get ready for a comprehensive overview and insightful analysis of the standout events and market dynamics that defined 2023 in the housing industry.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey reflect on recent interviews indicating that the Federal Reserve might not be as aggressive with interest rate cuts in 2024.
This week on the podcast, join Corey and Ed, who is filling in for Mark, as they discuss the potentially seismic shift triggered by a significant plunge in mortgage interest rates this week. With the Federal Reserve signaling potential rate cuts in 2024, they meticulously unpack the implications for the real estate market. Dive into this insightful conversation about the recent unprecedented drop in rates and its profound impact on the housing landscape.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey unravel the intriguing possibilities for 2024 in the real estate realm. Delving into the aftermath of the third-largest decrease in listings witnessed nationwide over the past four years, Mark and Corey engage in thought-provoking speculation. Together, they explore the potential factors, market indicators, and emerging trends that might culminate in a breakout year for listing activity.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey talk about the unprecedented buzz in the winter real estate market. They delve into the surprising trend of ongoing new listings and bustling activity during a typically slower season.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey celebrate the fact that mortgage interest rates have hit a two month low.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown all of the positive economic data that has them feeling optimistic heading into 2024.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey highlight the latest mortgage interest rate drop and breakdown the ramifications of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey gave the latest economic updates as well as discussed a new pricing strategy that sellers are going to want to consider.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss 8% mortgage interest rates, how slow this year has statistically been, and an interesting idea out of Massachusetts on how to help with housing affordability.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about the latest economic data, the impact of the Israel-Hamas War, and a bombshell lawsuit that could turn the real estate industry upside down.
This week on the podcast Mark, fresh from his vacation to Columbia, and Corey breakdown the latest jobs report and explain how it could help push mortgage interest rates over 8%.
This week on the podcast Corey had a special guest filling in for Mark who was on vacation. Real estate attorney David Dollinger gives his unique perspective on Rochester's real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey come to the stark realization that 7% interest rates could continue to be the norm through the majority of 2024.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey reviewed the latest CPI report and its impact on the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about what expectations should be for both buyers and sellers in this shifting market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were relieved to see a sharp drop in mortgage interest rates as we head into the home stretch for the 2023 real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey continue to monitor rising interest rates and their impact on the last few months of market in Rochester.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey gave the latest information regarding mortgage interest rates and highlighted what it would take to get housing affordability back to pre-pandemic levels.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey review the latest economic data that indicates interest rates should be coming down, but the exact opposite is happening.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about some pretty staggering stats that show Rochester is one of the hottest real estate markets in the entire country.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed how slow July has been and revealed more strong economic data that's driven mortgage rates back up over 7%.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey point to positive economic data and decreasing interest rates as a sign that we may be at the beginning of the end of a year long real estate recession.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about rising interest rates and respond to the Compass CEO's comments that 7% rates are "the new normal".
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about some new economic data that's driving interest rates back up.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the shift that appears to be happening with the market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey celebrate their 100th episode and talk about the confusing reaction to the Fed not raising interest rates this month.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the insane amount of cash buyers that are currently flooding the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the continued debt ceiling negotiations, the latest jobs report, and Mark's new million dollar listing!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown how debt ceiling negotiations in Washington are impacting the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss how housing inventory looks to be trending in a good direction.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey take a look at the latest when it comes to the battle against inflation.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown a turbulent week when it comes to the economy.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey reveal how quickly properties are selling in Rochester compared to other parts of the country.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about homeownership and how it relates to building wealth.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyzed the latest CPI numbers and what they mean for the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest economic updates and reveal the truth about list price.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey broke down the generational battle that's taking place in the real estate market.
There was plenty to breakdown this week coming off of the announcement to raise the Fed's key interest rate .25%.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown the collapse of SVB and what it means for the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the latest news regarding the economy and it's impact on the real estate market. They're also now shifting their projection for the second half of 2023 and it's not for the better.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the latest with the real estate market and Mark shared his unbelievable customer service experience from his trip to Disney World with his family.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest economic updates, talk about when it's time to dump your agent, and discuss the battle your gas furnace and the state of New York.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about the Fed's battle with inflation and what would happen to the real estate market if they weren't able to get it under control.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest updates on inflation and the economy and talk about how sellers have a golden opportunity right now.
Mark and Corey are back to talk about the even slower than expected start to this year's real estate market...
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyze the latest economic data to determine if a recession is actually going to happen or not and what that means for the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey kick off 2023 by taking a deep dive into inflation and how it will be impacting the real estate market this year.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest updates concerning the local real estate market as we prep to head into the holidays!
On this episode of the podcast Mark and Corey react to the latest increase from the fed and cover some home trends to look for in 2023.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey share their continued optimism for our local real estate market and the economy.
On this episode of the podcast Corey shares some big news from his "other life" and both Mark and Corey give thanks leading into Thanksgiving.
On this episode of the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by two of Mark's real estate mentors, Diana Boucher and Julie Holzbach, to talk about how real estate used to operate in the past.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey break down the latest CPI numbers and what they mean for the future of the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Tom Swanbeck and Tiffany Lawson from Keller Williams in Fort Myers Beach to share their story from Hurricane Ian and the aftermath from the storm.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about Halloween and gave some fall tips!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Chuck Hilbert, the Broker/Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey continue to dissect the ever changing market and come to the realization that things could be worse!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss how higher interest rates are affecting your buying power.
This week on the podcast Majuwa Kowai-Bell, a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Genesee Regional Bank, filled in for Mark and gave his perspective on the last couple of years, as well as the future of our local real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the short and long term impact of rising interest rates.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey shared some more indicators that point to the real estate market slowing down even more.
This week Mark and Corey talk about the fact that Rochester is one of the slowest cooling real estate markets in the entire country.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about a local news story that has Rochester back in the national headlines for all the wrong reasons and the fact that pending sales continue to drop.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest updates on the current real estate market and reveal the area in the Finger Lakes that's the hottest in the nation for new home buyers.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey continue to try to make sense of contradicting information.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown the incredibly unexpected thing that happened with mortgage interest rates last week.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss how buyer interest is currently at the lowest point that it has been in the past 2 years.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey point out some contradicting economic conditions and discuss the impact of slightly declining mortgage rates.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey continue to break down the impact of rising interest rates and what it means if you're looking to buy or sell.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the impact that rising mortgage interest rates is having on the local real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey continue to analyze the changing market, specifically when it comes to price drops from sellers.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey respond to some recent headlines that claim the real estate market is "imploding".
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey define the difference between a reduction in sales price vs. a correction and what it all means for the current real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss what the shifting market means for both buyers and sellers...
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey are back to discuss the latest slowdown that seems to be taking over the market...
PROPERTIES FROM THE EPISODE:
Tom Cruise’s Property Portfolio
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner asks $225M for palatial Malibu estate
Reese Witherspoon Sells Her Brentwood Estate for $21.5M
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey took a deep dive into the new real estate bubble we're experiencing.
PROPERTIES FROM THE EPISODE:
Rupert Murdoch's $62 million triplex penthouse at New York’s One Madison...
Mark Wahlberg's incredible $87.5 million home...
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss if the market has finally reached the status of "a bubble."
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discussed some upcoming government intervention that may help the disparity we're currently experiencing in the real estate market and more!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed in more detail how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact the real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey question if the spring market has officially started, the continuing impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a famous movie house that's now for sale and more!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the local impact of out of state and tri-state buyers who have been flooding the Rochester market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss four different factors that could end up derailing the seller's market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey spent some time talking about how the expectations for a buyer in 2022 need to be completely recalibrated.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed how the ever changing real estate market is making it increasingly difficult for millennials to buy homes.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the important role relationships play in the real estate industry.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss what's happening with the commercial real estate market and how it could end up impacting the residential side of things.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyze what the beginning of 2022 has been like so far for the local real estate market. See some of the properties highlighted on the podcast here and here!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about how FSBO deals are at an all time low and why they typically don't end well for the seller, some alternatives for housing that millennials are looking into, and the latest technology to stop renters from trashing your short term rental.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about some real estate agents who are in the news for all the wrong reasons, gave more projections for 2022, and discussed the potential impact of rising interest rates.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Real Estate Broker, Agent Consultant, and President of ZSG Analytics, Jay Teresi, to look back at 2021 and look ahead to 2022!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about the biggest celebrity real estate sales in 2021, potential scams to avoid, and some advice for first time home buyers who are looking to purchase in 2022.
This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discussed overrated holiday movies, some real estate news, and when to update your home.
With the start of the slow season underway, Mark and Corey turned their attention to the new year and what it could bring for the local real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed some of the do's and don'ts when it comes to staging your home!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the steps you can take if you've put your home on the market and it isn't selling.
"This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Nicole, Operations Manager for the last twelve years, to talk about the evolution of the Mark Siwiec Team."
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed how the introduction of some amazing new technology is changing the way that real estate business is done!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the cooling market and what that means for both buyers and sellers.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by another member of the team, Mark Crandall, to talk about the changes to the market that are making it increasingly more difficult to create and profit from bidding wars.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by real estate attorney Mark Gunther to talk about the importance of the attorney's role in a real estate transaction!
In this episode Mark and Corey conclude their mini-series on how to prepare your home for the market by taking a deep dive into remodeling.
As they continue their series on how to prepare your home for the market, Mark and Corey take a deep dive into how to make sure your curb appeal is on point.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Josh Bartolotta, another agent on the team, as they continue their series on how to prepare your home for the market.
In part one of their "How to Prepare Your Home for the Market" series, Mark and Corey were joined by Chris Sekula from Sekula's Precision Painting to talk about how a fresh paint job can wind up making you money!
This week Mark and Corey broke down some of the challenges and solutions for buying a home in an area where you don't currently live.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Yvonee, the Transaction Coordinator from their team, to talk about all of the things that can go wrong after an offer gets accepted and how to keep a deal together.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Majuwa Kowai-Bell, a mortgage loan officer from Genesee Regional Bank, to give his perspective and insight into the current real estate market.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the importance of interviewing multiple agents, as well as what you should be looking for in the agent you ultimately end up going with!
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about why going with a discount broker may seem great on the surface, but when you dive a little deeper you realize how it could end up costing you.
In this episode Mark and Corey breakdown some different strategies for buyers that could be the difference between winning or losing out on your dream house!
This week Mark and Corey talk about how flipping a house can be a whole lot more challenging than it seems on HGTV.
This week Mark and Corey talk about Mark's experience as a landlord and the three simple steps he says are the key to choosing the right tenants.
In this episode Mark and Corey discuss investing your money in rental properties and how it can set you up for retirement.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about off market deals and how they can be a win-win for both buyers and sellers!
In this episode Mark and Corey explain why working with a real estate team is such a huge benefit.
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss two of the alternatives to buying a home, that will also force you to pay a lot more than you used to.
Mark and Corey focus on how it's becoming increasingly difficult for first time home buyers as the divide continues to grow between the haves and have-nots, but also how important purchasing your first home is for your future.
Are we headed for another housing collapse like we saw back in the mid 2000s? Are the homes that are being sold right now going to hold their value when things cool down? What does all of this mean for assessments and property taxes? Mark and Corey address those questions and more!
Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran look through the lens of what it's like to be a buyer in the current real estate market and what you should expect if you're planning on buying a home!
Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran set some expectations for anyone who is considering selling their home on the real estate market!
Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran break down the current real estate market conditions and what they REALLY mean for potential sellers and buyers..