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Rochester housing market: Sparse inventory compounded by ‘lock-in effect’ of low interest rates
Rochester’s lack of residential real estate inventory, coupled with high demand, remains a critical challenge this spring.
Commercial tenants seek more flexibility, shorter leases post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way businesses are now negotiating commercial leases.
Proposed national lawsuit settlement could be detrimental to veterans, first-time homebuyers
Homebuyers that rely on the expertise of real estate agents could end up paying more for a house if terms of a proposed national lawsuit settlement are approved.
Listening goes a long way when developing long lasting relationships with donors
Teresa O’Loughlin hears this all the time: “Oh, I could never ask people for money all day.” “Well, that’s not what I’m doing,” O’Loughlin says in response to what often […]
Local nonprofits feel effects of inflation on charitable giving
Driven in part by the highest inflation rates in four decades, in 2022 Americans gave the smallest percentage of their disposable incomes to charity since 1995, according to a report […]
Local districts focus on tackling widespread teacher shortages
Across the board, the numbers regarding teacher shortages are concerning. In 2022 the U.S. Department of Education reported shortages of public-school teachers in every state with 27 percent of public […]
Rochester schools work to ensure students, staff’s mental health needs are met
The challenges local districts face when trying to care for students’ mental health have taken different forms as technology evolves, but administrators say their methods haven’t changed even though the […]
Gov. Hochul’s proposed housing compact may have both benefits, pitfalls for local residential developers
Under her plan, each community in the Rochester area — from Webster to Riga, from Rush to Irondequoit — would be required to add 1 percent to its housing stock every three years.
Rochester residential market shifts: ‘Inventory is worse than it’s ever been’
The residential real estate market continues to cope with persistent low inventory and rising mortgage rates and area professionals expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future.
Local developers move full steam ahead on downtown revitalization
With record high inflation and continued supply chain and labor challenges, you may be wondering if local developers are proceeding with caution or moving full steam ahead on large-scale construction projects.
Speakers to offer insight on prioritizing mental health, embracing change and more
Amber Lingenfelter, the community resource and volunteer engagement manager for the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, will lead a dynamic panel in a discussion on how to attract and retain employees through community engagement activities.
Summit to explore topics ranging from navigating multi-generational teams to managing side hustles
The first workshop session for the 2022 Women’s Leadership Summit will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Attendees can choose to attend one of the following workshops that range […]
