r-House Radio Show

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes former Congressmen and community leader Chris Jacobs. Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Christopher P. Scanlon the Mayor of the City of Buffalo! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including urban planning and developing the Central Business District (CBD), affordable housing opportunities in the City of Buffalo, public services and natural attractions in WNY.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Catherine Shick, PR manager at FeedMore WNY! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including the history of FeedMore WNY, resources and services provided by FeedMore WNY, donation and volunteer opportunities, public and private funding, the new headquarters and warehouse project and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes David Colligan, Attorney and member of The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Board of Trustees! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including rural land values and valuation process, buying timberland, working with a licensed forester, the history of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Michelle Winer! Together, Susan and Michelle discuss a variety of topics, including the value/service provided by a Licensed REALTOR®, building a client relationship, changes in buyer and seller demographics, real estate market trends in WNY, and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Will & Bill Severyn of Severyn Development, and Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, James hoffman! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including Severyn Development and new construction projects in WNY, the benefits of new construction, design trends in new construction, modular and pre-fabricated homes, pros and cons of bu...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Jim Fink, Real Estate and Economic Development Reporter for WBFO! Together, Peter and Jim discuss a variety of topics, the history of development in the Buffalo Central Business District (CBD), current development projects in the Buffalo CBD, post-pandemic changes in work/life spaces, the Queen City HUB development project, repurposing va...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes three special guests; Mary Peyton, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker & Branch Director, and Nicki & Bob Miller, Licensed Real Estate Salespersons!  Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including continuing education for Licensed Real Estate Agents, house "flipping" and renovations, renovation recommendations,...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Alex Vidal, President of ERA® Real Estate! Together, Peter and Alex discuss a variety of topics, including national real estate market trends, pricing recommendations for sellers, mortgage interest rate trends, the value/service provided by licensed real estate professionals, building a customer/client relationship and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Rebecca Gandour, Executive Vice President of the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation! Together, Peter and Rebecca discuss a variety of topics, including the Northland Corridor Development project, the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program, factors affecting urban development opportunities and challenges of development in WNY, the No...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and head of the House Hoffman Team, James hoffman! Together, Peter and Jim discuss a variety of topics, including Severyn Development and new construction projects in WNY, the benefits of new construction, navigating wetlands and flood zones, differences and similarities of townhouses and condominiums...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes David Weber, President of HUNT Insurance! Together, Peter and David discuss a variety of topics, including homeowners insurance and deductibles, bundling insurance policies, natural disasters and their effects on insurance rates, umbrella liability coverage and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Trina Burruss, President and CEO of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County! Together, Peter and Trina discuss a variety of topics, including connecting low-income populations with food, housing transportation and health resources, ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed  —  promoting financial stability and financial educ...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes President of HUNT Mortgage, Karen M. Fuhrey! Together, Susan and Karen discuss a variety of topics, including interest rate trends and factors, home financing and natural disasters, HUNT Mortgage special financing options, financing recommendations for first-time homebuyers, working with HUNT Insurance and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Kathleen DiMillo! Together, Susan and Kathleen discuss a variety of topics, including homebuying for first-time buyers, updates to the buyer/agent compensation agreement, mortgage interest rate changes, building a new home, new construction developments in Niagara County, recommended updates and prepar...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes two special guests; Robert McDonnell, the President of HUNT Commercial Real Estate, and Steve Fitzmaurice, Professor at the UB School of Architecture and Planning!  Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including changes in the post-pandemic workforce, promoting creativity, productivity and socialization in the workplace, developmen...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes back as his guest for the 14th time, Tom Kucharski, President & CEO of Invest Buffalo Niagara! Together, Peter and Tom discuss a variety of topics, including economic development in WNY, determining factors in drawing new populations to Buffalo, development pros and cons of the new Bills Stadium, bringing new tech-hub companies (and j...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Brian Posner, Geothermal Specialist at NOCO Energy Corp.! Together, Peter and Brian discuss a variety of topics, including energy generation and distribution in WNY, updating insulation and energy technology in older homes, heat recovery ventilation (HRV) systems and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems in newer homes, the Climate Le...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and head of the Enas Latif Sales Team, Enas Latif! Together, Susan and Enas discuss a variety of topics, including the NAR settlement and its effects in WNY, home financing options through HUNT Mortgage, tips for preparing your home for sale, establishing contingencies and additional terms during t...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes New York State Senator Robert Ortt. Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Robert McDonnell, the President of HUNT Commercial and HUNT Property Solutions! Together, Peter and Robert discuss a variety of topics, including post-Covid commercial real estate trends, changes in workforce populations, promoting connectivity in the Buffalo Central Business District, property mangement and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes John Gavigan, the CEO of CrediVault & Founder of WireVault! Together, Peter and John discuss a variety of topics, including information technology, cyber security, wire fraud and ransomware protection, transaction technology, title fraud protection and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes President of HUNT Mortgage, Karen M. Fuhrey! Together, Susan and Karen discuss a variety of topics, including interest rate trends and factors, home financing myths and specialty programs, financing recommendations for first-time homebuyers, how sellers can prepare for closing/reviewing offers, home refinancing, financing for condos/to...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes the CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS®, John Leonardi! Together, Peter and John discuss the recent class action lawsuit involving the National Association of REALTORS® and how it will affect the homebuying/selling process going forward, including changes in commissions, buyer's and seller's agreements, viewing h...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Susan Ballard, welcomes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Colleen Brunelle and Mortgage Consultant Brian Feldman! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including current mortgage interest rate trends, HUNT Mortgage programs and special financing opportunities, new home construction process and financing options, the Buffalo Bills, and tips for homeb...