r-House Radio Show

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Michael R. Cornell, President of Hilbert College! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including the history of Hilbert College, challenges for institutions of higher education, criminal justice programs at Hilbert College, the ethics of AI in academics, diversifying revenue streams and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Christina Buscarino, Curator/Director of the HUNT Art Gallery & HUNT Residencies, and Alexandria Ciel, Programming and Operations Coordinator for the HUNT Art Gallery & HUNT Residencies!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including HUNT Residencies, the business of art, upcoming events at the HUNT Art Gallery, community art events in Buffalo and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Sarah Tanbakuchi-Ripa, CEO of the 43North Foundation!Together, Peter and Sarah discuss a variety of topics, including talent recruitment & development, the tech community in WNY, the future of AI in tech & STEM, Series B & the Venture Studio, creating meaningful connections in the post-pandemic workforce and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Domenic Cortese, President of Cortese Construction Service Corp.!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including variables affecting building & renovation costs, real estate affordability/availability, building home equity, liability insurance and more. 

On this episode of r-House, guest host Karen Fuhrey, President of HUNT Mortgage, welcomes Jim Johnson, Vice President/Regional Sales Manager, and Stephanie Hull, Senior Mortgage Consultant, both also of HUNT Mortgage!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including current conditions in the economy and the impact on mortgage financing, dispelling myths about homebuying and mortgage financing, and available programs offered through HUNT Mortgage for homebuyers. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Karen Fuhrey, President of HUNT Mortgage, and Eric Vaughn, HUNT Mortgage Senior Mortgage Consultant!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including the current mortgage and real estate landscape, interest rates, and how the current unique circumstances in the market are affecting affordability. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Peter Petrella, President of TalentRise!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including leadership & executive development, community involvement & civic responsibility, the Common Ground leadership program, live/work/play and more.

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 types of commercial real estate, retail & office market trends, shopping malls vs retail "lifestyle" centers, live-work-play, and more.

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 types of commercial real estate, retail & office market trends, shopping malls vs retail "lifestyle" centers, live-work-play, 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 and title searches, lender policies and owner policies, quick claim deeds and warranty deeds, easements and rights of way, fraud prevention and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Christina Buscarino, Curator of the HUNT Art Gallery, and Jessica Melisz, General Manager of Beebe's on the Square!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including the business of art, HUNT Residencies, Beebe's on the Square, Art Meets Jazz, Brisbane building history and updates, art curation and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest 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, the use of technology and AI and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Jim Dettinger, Director of the Golisano Institute & Jill Augustine, Admission/Finance Assistance Director of the Golisano Institute! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including business development, admission standards and the admission process, financial support, corporate partnership, the use of AI in business development and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Karen Fuhrey, President of HUNT Mortgage!Together, they discuss the state of the mortgage industry, including mortgage rates, the various options first-time and seasoned homebuyers have when it comes to home financing, and how the mortgage industry has changed and evolved over the years. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest 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, developing the Buffalo urban core, corporate connectivity, ambassadorship and talent development and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes W. Morgan Smith, Interim Executive Director of Buffalo Place. Listen now to hear their discussion!

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes former New York State Senator and community leader Chris Jacobs! Together, Peter and Chris discuss a variety of topics, including affordable housing trends, the demographic cliff, the Jacobs Institute, Buffalo Place & Queen City HUB, live/work/play and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Sean Oliver, President of HUNT Property Solutions!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including WNY commercial development projects, commercial office/retail market trends, building conversion & maintenance costs, creating an alluring work environment, and more.

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 the pandemic, and how planning and urban design can facilitate open conversations based on the initial concept and ultimately shape the final result. 

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 in technology and manufacturing and more. 

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. Wilson park and more. 

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 systems and more. 

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, economic and social benefits or public parks and more.

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 and more. 

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, industrial agriculture and its impact on the environment, the impact of environmental assessments on regional development projects and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Christina Buscarino, Director of the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery! Together, Peter and Christina discuss a variety of topics including changes in the post-pandemic art community, the upcoming HUNT Gallery Community Day, HUNT gallery residency opportunities, art education, curation and collecting, and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Robert McDonnell, President of HUNT Commercial, and Sean Oliver, President of HUNT Property Solutions!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including WNY commercial development projects, local office market trends, urban development trends nationally and locally, commercial financing/refinancing, and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Dan Elzer, President of AGI Inc. & The Training Academy. Together, Peter and Dan discuss a variety of topics including real estate training opportunities, lifestyle/social factors affecting real estate, experience centered real estate marketing, mortgage rate trends, and more.

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Mary Croglio, Director of HUNT Relocation!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including corporate relocation, the relocation process, social aspects of relocating, natural and architectural attractions in WNY, working with a certified relocation specialist and more. 

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest David Rust, CEO of Say Yes Buffalo. Together, Peter and David discuss a variety of topics including the economic and social benefits of higher education, virtual and post-pandemic learning, social services and career exploration in WNY, Say Yes NIagara Falls, demographic changes and its effect on higher education, and more.

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

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Enas Latif and Attorney, Eric Vallone!Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including WNY Real Estate trends, the appraisal process, contract negotiations, the value/service provided by a licensed real estate professional, and more.