r-House Radio Show

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes back Robert (Bob) Shibley, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Rudy Bruner Chair of Urban Excellence, School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo. Together, Peter and Bob discuss a variety of topics, including Bob's involvement in the Queen City Hub Revisited, how the initiative changed and evolved in the wake of th...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Dr. Marie Cannon, President & CEO of Community Action Organization of Western New York, and co-chair of Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan's transition team. Together, Peter and Marie discuss a variety of topics, including the transition process, getting the right team in place, and the challenges ahead for the mayor-elect.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes back as his guest for the 8th time, Stephen Tucker, President & CEO of Northland Workforce Training Center! Together, Peter and Stephen discuss a variety of topics, including higher education in technology & manufacturing, job training & placement opportunities across NY State, "wrap around" services, the use of AI i...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Robert McDonnell, President of HUNT Commercial! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including commercial/office market trends, development trends nationally and locally, building renovation/conversion costs, the demographic cliff, and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest David Colligan, Attorney and The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Board of Trustees! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, grant submission/approval process, socio-economic development programs in WNY, venture capitalism, economic "roll-ups", the new Ralph C. Wilso...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Trina Burruss, President and CEO of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County! Together, Peter and Trina discuss a variety of topics, including ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — the benefits cliff, collaborating with community partners, effects of homelessness, donating to the United Way and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Karen M. Fuhrey, President of HUNT Mortgage!  Together, Peter and Karen discuss a variety of topics, including variables affecting mortgage rates, mortgage amortization, the pre-qualification process, real estate affordability, availability and appreciation, portable and adjustable rate mortgages, stagflation and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Jeni Young, President of Network Title Agency Of New York! Together, Peter and Jeni discuss a variety of topics, including title insurance, deed/title records, lender policies and owner policies, quick claim deeds and warranty deeds, title fraud and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes back as his guest for the 13th time, Jim Fink, Real Estate and Economic Development Reporter for WBEN! Together, Peter and Jim discuss a variety of topics, the history of development in the Buffalo Central Business District (CBD), hotel development in downtown Buffalo, post-pandemic changes in work/life spaces, and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Brian Posner, Geothermal Specialist at NOCO Energy Corp.! Together, Peter and Brian discuss a variety of topics, including energy generation and distribution in WNY, variable of sustainability, developments in renewable/sustainable energy systems, state and federal energy incentives and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcome attorney and candidate for Mayor of Buffalo, James Gardner. Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes back as his guest for the 16th time, Tom Kucharski, President & CEO of Invest Buffalo Niagara! Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, guest host Susan Ballard, welcomes Phil Nanula, President & CEO of Essex Homes of WNY, and President of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association! Together, Susan and Phil discuss a variety of topics, including the home building process, new home developments in WNY, challenges to new construction, changing regulations on natural gas/electric energy, hybrid energy sy...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Susan Ballard, Regional Vice President of Buffalo/Niagara & Rochester at HUNT Real Estate! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including real estate inventory and appreciation, mortgage rate trends and determining factors, new construction, labor/trade shortages, lifestyle changes, and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Collin Bishop, Chief Communications Officer for FeedMore WNY. Listen now to hear their discussion on food insecurity and hunger, improving food accessibility in WNY, the new foodbank warehouse facility, and more!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Rocco Termini, President of Signature Development. Listen now to hear their discussion on development projects in downtown Buffalo, post-pandemic demographics, and more!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes John Gavigan, Vice President of Corporate Connectivity at the 43North Foundation!  Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including how the 43North Foundation promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, building a business community, corporate connectivity, talent recruitment, development and retention in WNY, and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Catie Stephenson, Executive Director of the Buffalo Olmsted Park Conservancy! Together, Peter and Catie discuss a variety of topics, including a brief history of the Olmstead parks system, volunteering and community involvement, park maintenance and management, post-pandemic park use, the Ralph Wilson Park development, econom...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Brian Higgins, President & CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center!  Together, Peter and Brian discuss a variety of topics, including the Shea's expansion project, public & private infrastructure investment in downtown Buffalo, post-pandemic theater trends, the economic impact of theater and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Steve Stoute, President of Canisius University!  Together, Peter and Steve discuss a variety of topics, including the value of higher education, the demographic cliff, higher education in WNY, the campus/community relationship and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Nadine Marrero, Executive Director/Office of Strategic Planning for the City of Buffalo, and Brian A. Gould, Deputy Mayor/Chief of Staff for the City of Buffalo. Listen now to hear their discussion! 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Glenn W. Arthurs, Managing Director/Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services Inc.!  Together, Peter and Glenn discuss a variety of topics including equity investment and financial planning, stock market trends, stagflation and job creation, mortgage rate trends and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Dan Miner, Director of Storytelling at the 43 North Foundation!  Together, Peter and Dan discuss a variety of topics, including entrepreneurship and innovation in WNY, information and technology development opportunities, ACV Auctions, post-pandemic economic development, generative AI, current and future development projects at 43 North a...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes the Executive Director & Waterkeeper at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Jill Jedlicka!  Together, Peter and Jill discuss a variety of topics, including environmentalism in the Buffalo/Niagara Region, technology use in monitoring environmental concerns, water contamination, environmental regulations and protections, PFAS chemicals, indust...