In this special episode of the Open House podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome our very first video podcast guest, Jim Yockel, CEO of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors (GRAR). Jim joins us to discuss the current state of the Rochester real estate market, the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers, and what trends are shaping the future. With his deep insight into the local market, Jim also shares his predictions for what we can expect in 2025. Whether you're a real estate professional or simply interested in the direction of the market, this conversation is packed with valuable information you won’t want to miss!

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 into how the newly elected policies and leadership could shape market dynamics, affect housing regulations, and influence buyer and seller confidence.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the current chaos in the real estate market caused by election uncertainty.

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 agents and homeowners have encountered. Adding to the fright, they also discuss the current terrifying state of interest rates and what that means for buyers and sellers in today's market.

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.