Open House with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMark Siwiec and Corey James Moran of Elysian Homes by Mark Siwiec and Associates talk all aspects of the Greater Rochester Real Estate market!
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Episode 139 - Interest Rate Increases Now Seem More Likely Than Interest Rate Cuts
April 13, 2024 18:50 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis 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.
Episode 138 - Rochester Rises: A Comparative Look at the Local vs. National Real Estate Market
April 06, 2024 17:43 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBThis 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.
Episode 137 - Uncovering the Real Value of Exceptional Buyer's Agents
March 30, 2024 13:48 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis 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.
Episode 136 - Setting the Record Straight: Challenging Media Narratives on the National Association of Realtors Historic Settlement
March 23, 2024 18:13 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis 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 sett...
Episode 135 - The National Assosciation of Realtors $418M Settlement and the Future of Real Estate Commissions
March 16, 2024 17:37 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis 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 p...
Episode 134 - Deciphering Mixed Signals: The Latest Jobs Report's Impact on Interest Rates
March 10, 2024 14:10 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis 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%.
Episode 133 - The Most Challenging Real Estate Market Yet
March 02, 2024 20:45 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis 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.
Episode 132 - Rochester's Real Estate Investment Model is Changing
February 23, 2024 20:26 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 131 - Don't Expect the Fed to Lower the Key Interest Rate Anytime Soon
February 17, 2024 21:54 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis 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.
Episode 130 - Job Surges Push Interest Rates Higher
February 07, 2024 17:26 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis 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.
Episode 129 - Then and Now: Contrasting the 1995 Real Estate Market with Today
January 26, 2024 18:20 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week, Mark and Corey embark on a fascinating journey through time as they compare the real estate market of 1995 to the present day.
Episode 128 - If You're Planning on Selling You Should List Your Home Immediately
January 21, 2024 01:26 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis 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.
Episode 127 - Decoding 2024: Anticipating the Real Estate Market's Next Moves
January 10, 2024 19:37 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThis 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.
Episode 126 - The Year in Review: 2023's Real Estate Rollercoaster
December 30, 2023 18:14 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis 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.
Episode 125 - The Fed Pumps the Brakes on Multiple Rate Cuts in 2024
December 23, 2023 21:32 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 124 - Mortgage Interest Rates Plunge to Their Lowest Levels Since May
December 16, 2023 19:52 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 123 - Will 2024 be the Year of Listing Resurgence?
December 10, 2023 00:24 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis 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.
Episode 122 - Breaking Traditions - The Alive & Active Winter Real Estate Market
December 02, 2023 16:34 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 121 - Mortgage Interest Rates Hit a Two Month Low
November 25, 2023 15:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey celebrate the fact that mortgage interest rates have hit a two month low.
Episode 120 - Positive Economic Data Continues to Roll In
November 17, 2023 19:38 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown all of the positive economic data that has them feeling optimistic heading into 2024.
Episode 119 - Ramifications from the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict
November 09, 2023 02:35 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey highlight the latest mortgage interest rate drop and breakdown the ramifications of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict.
Episode 118 - It's Time for Sellers to Consider a New Pricing Strategy
October 28, 2023 13:50 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis 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.
Episode 117 - Mortgage Rates Finally Break the 8% Ceiling
October 21, 2023 17:43 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis 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.
Episode 116 - A Bombshell Lawsuit Could Turn the Real Estate Industry Upside Down
October 14, 2023 15:49 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis 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.
Episode 115 - The Latest Jobs Report Could Help Push Rates over 8%
October 07, 2023 11:57 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis 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%.
Episode 114 - Real Estate Attorney David Dollinger Joins the Podcast
September 30, 2023 17:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis 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.
Episode 113 - 7% Interest Rates Could Be Here to Stay Through Next Year
September 23, 2023 19:03 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis 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.
Episode 112 - The Consumer Price Index Saw the Biggest Monthly Gain of the Year
September 16, 2023 20:29 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey reviewed the latest CPI report and its impact on the real estate market.
Episode 111 - The Market Shift and Buyer/Seller Expectations
September 09, 2023 18:39 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about what expectations should be for both buyers and sellers in this shifting market.
Episode 110 - Interest Rates Drop As We Head Into the Final 2 Months of the Market
September 03, 2023 13:52 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThis 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.
Episode 109 - The End of Summer and Increasing Interest Rates
August 25, 2023 19:09 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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.
Episode 108 - What it Would Take to Get Housing Affordability Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels is Astonishing
August 19, 2023 14:38 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis 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.
Episode 107 - Despite Favorable Economic Data Interest Rates Remain High
August 13, 2023 19:47 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 106 - Rochester is the National Leader in Home Price Increases for 2023
August 04, 2023 11:05 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis 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.
Episode 105 - The July Slowdown
July 31, 2023 00:21 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis 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%.
Episode 104 - Is This the Beginning of the End of a Year Long Real Estate Recession?
July 19, 2023 18:45 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 103 - Are 7% Interest Rates "the New Normal"?
July 08, 2023 15:44 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis 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".
Episode 102 - The Resiliency of the US Economy Is Keeping Interest Rates High
July 01, 2023 19:54 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about some new economic data that's driving interest rates back up.
Episode 101 - It Feels Like There's a Shift in the Market
June 25, 2023 15:15 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the shift that appears to be happening with the market.
Episode 100 - The Perplexing Response to the Fed Not Raising Rates
June 17, 2023 18:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis 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.
Episode 99 - The Phrase "Cash is King" is an Understatement
June 10, 2023 11:06 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the insane amount of cash buyers that are currently flooding the real estate market.
Episode 98- The Impact of Debt Ceiling Negotiations and the Latest Jobs Report
June 03, 2023 20:51 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis 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!
Episode 97 - Mortgage Interest Rates Soar as Debt Ceiling Negotiations Drag On
May 27, 2023 12:37 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown how debt ceiling negotiations in Washington are impacting the real estate market.
Episode 96 - Inventory is Starting to Trend Up
May 22, 2023 00:41 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss how housing inventory looks to be trending in a good direction.
Episode 95 - The Latest with the Battle Against Inflation
May 13, 2023 18:27 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey take a look at the latest when it comes to the battle against inflation.
Episode 94 - The Economy is Giving Us Whiplash
May 07, 2023 12:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown a turbulent week when it comes to the economy.
Episode 93 - Properties Are Selling Faster in Rochester than Anywhere Else in the Country
April 28, 2023 19:12 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey reveal how quickly properties are selling in Rochester compared to other parts of the country.
Episode 92 - Homeownership is the Key to Building Wealth
April 21, 2023 19:22 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about homeownership and how it relates to building wealth.
Episode 91 - Inflation Continues to Trend in the Right Direction
April 16, 2023 01:08 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyzed the latest CPI numbers and what they mean for the real estate market.
Episode 90 - Positive Economic News and the Truth About List Price
April 08, 2023 18:27 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest economic updates and reveal the truth about list price.