Explore every episode of the podcast Rochester Living with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 223 - North Pole Exclusive: Santa Claus Sits Down with Rochester Living | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:36:15 | |
Santa Claus himself steps out of the North Pole and into our Rochester studio for a conversation filled with nostalgia, joy, and pure Christmas magic. | |||
| Episode 222 - Inside the DA’s Office: Crime, Culture, and Change in Monroe County | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:47:24 | |
Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green joins Mark and Corey for a rare, in-depth conversation about the future of justice in our community. From rebuilding culture inside the DA’s office to navigating discovery laws, bail reform, and public misconceptions, Green offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing prosecutors today. | |||
| Episode 213 - How Adam Bierton Turned Pumpkins Into a Career | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:49:22 | |
Fall vibes are in full swing on this week's episode of Rochester Living! Mark & Corey sit down with pumpkin carving legend Adam Burton — winner of Food Network’s Halloween Wars and the creative force behind Chick'n Out Chicken. 🍗 From carving 2,000+ pound pumpkins to landing collaborations with Disney, Marvel, and Dunkin’, Adam shares how he turned his passion into a thriving career. | |||
| Episode 120 - Positive Economic Data Continues to Roll In | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:34:42 | |
This 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 | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:30:54 | |
This 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 | 28 Oct 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 117 - Mortgage Rates Finally Break the 8% Ceiling | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:31:24 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 116 - A Bombshell Lawsuit Could Turn the Real Estate Industry Upside Down | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:33:28 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 115 - The Latest Jobs Report Could Help Push Rates over 8% | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:32:48 | |
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%. | |||
| Episode 114 - Real Estate Attorney David Dollinger Joins the Podcast | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:35:13 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 113 - 7% Interest Rates Could Be Here to Stay Through Next Year | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:38:54 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 112 - The Consumer Price Index Saw the Biggest Monthly Gain of the Year | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:29:42 | |
This 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 | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:27:57 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about what expectations should be for both buyers and sellers in this shifting market. | |||
| Episode 212 - Free Speech Under Fire? Rick Dollinger Weighs In | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:00:11 | |
Mark and Corey welcome longtime friend and former state senator and judge Rick Dollinger for a candid discussion about free speech and political rhetoric. From Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air controversy to how divisive language trickles down to our own community, Rick offers a veteran public servant’s perspective on why civility matters now more than ever. | |||
| Episode 110 - Interest Rates Drop As We Head Into the Final 2 Months of the Market | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:35:18 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 109 - The End of Summer and Increasing Interest Rates | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:31:45 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 108 - What it Would Take to Get Housing Affordability Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels is Astonishing | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:27:05 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 107 - Despite Favorable Economic Data Interest Rates Remain High | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:35:57 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 106 - Rochester is the National Leader in Home Price Increases for 2023 | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 105 - The July Slowdown | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:27:16 | |
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%. | |||
| Episode 104 - Is This the Beginning of the End of a Year Long Real Estate Recession? | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:30:27 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 103 - Are 7% Interest Rates "the New Normal"? | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:24:22 | |
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". | |||
| Episode 102 - The Resiliency of the US Economy Is Keeping Interest Rates High | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:25:52 | |
This 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 | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:32:57 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the shift that appears to be happening with the market. | |||
| Episode 211 - Explore Wickham Farms: Rochester’s Agri-tainment Hotspot | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:55:40 | |
Mark and Corey welcome Dale Wickham of Wickham Farms, who shares how his family’s 1980s pumpkin stand grew into a nationally recognized model for “agri-tainment” while they also break down the latest real-estate numbers and mortgage rates. | |||
| Episode 100 - The Perplexing Response to the Fed Not Raising Rates | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:23:53 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 99 - The Phrase "Cash is King" is an Understatement | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:29:37 | |
This 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 | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:28:57 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 97 - Mortgage Interest Rates Soar as Debt Ceiling Negotiations Drag On | 27 May 2023 | 00:26:34 | |
This 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 | 22 May 2023 | 00:27:29 | |
This 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 | 13 May 2023 | 00:30:24 | |
This 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 | 07 May 2023 | 00:27:00 | |
This 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 | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:27:53 | |
This 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 | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:25:53 | |
This 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 | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:23:18 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyzed the latest CPI numbers and what they mean for the real estate market. | |||
| Episode 210 - How the Memorial Art Gallery Is Shaping Rochester’s Cultural Legacy | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
From Monet’s water lilies to breaking down barriers in the arts, Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery is entering a bold new chapter. Mark and Corey sit down with Sarah Jesse, MAG’s Director, to hear how a life-changing moment in Detroit set her on the path to leading one of our city’s most iconic institutions. | |||
| Episode 90 - Positive Economic News and the Truth About List Price | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:27:31 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey give the latest economic updates and reveal the truth about list price. | |||
| Episode 89 - The Real Estate Hunger Games - Baby Boomers vs. Millennials vs. Gen Z | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:28:06 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey broke down the generational battle that's taking place in the real estate market. | |||
| Episode 88 - We Continue to Ride the Economic Rollercoaster | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:27:39 | |
There was plenty to breakdown this week coming off of the announcement to raise the Fed's key interest rate .25%. | |||
| Episode 87 - The Collapse of SVB and What it Means | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey breakdown the collapse of SVB and what it means for the real estate market. | |||
| Episode 86 - Our Projection for the Second Half of This Year Has Taken a Turn for the Worse | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:29:44 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 85 - The Power of Impeccable Customer Service | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:34:19 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 84 - When It's Time For a Buyer to Dump Their Agent | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:31:45 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 83 - Mortgage Rates are on the Rise as The Fed Continues to Battle Inflation | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:31:47 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 82 - Right Now Sellers Have the Opportunity to Have the Best of Both Worlds | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:28:53 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 81 - We Might Be Back from Vacation, But the Real Estate Market Isn't | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:29:17 | |
Mark and Corey are back to talk about the even slower than expected start to this year's real estate market... | |||
| Episode 209 - Secrets of the Rochester Fringe Festival with Founder Erica Fee | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:57:39 | |
This week, Mark and Corey share the latest trends in the Rochester housing market before sitting down with Erica Fee, Festival Producer & Executive Director of the Rochester Fringe Festival. Erica takes us inside the festival’s journey from its early roots to becoming one of the largest and most unique arts events in the country, where creativity shines through comedy, dance, theatre, music, film, and unforgettable outdoor spectacles. | |||
| Episode 80 - Is a Recession Actually Coming? | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 79 - Welcome to 2023 | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:31:29 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 78 - 2022 in Review | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
This week on the podcast Mark and Corey review 2022! | |||