Inside the 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes | Buying Local S3E39

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson is joined by Barry Potoker and Lisa Licata to discuss the 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes. They explore the event’s 29-year history, its role in showcasing new homes and builders in Saratoga County, its significant contributions to local charities, and more!Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.Connect with the Saratoga Showcase of Homes at saratogashowcaseofhomes.com for more information and ticket details.0:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions0:28 Introduction to Barry Potoker and His Role1:04 Introduction to Lisa Licata and Her Role1:30 Overview of the Saratoga Showcase of Homes2:09 Lisa’s Brief Hiatus and Return to the Showcase2:51 Why the Showcase is Rewarding for Organizers3:18 What is the Saratoga Showcase of Homes?4:45 How Tickets Work and Where to Purchase5:53 Voting Process and Home Categories7:08 Increase in Home Locations This Year8:04 Builders’ Motivations and Community Impact9:59 Preparation and Pressure for Builders13:02 Objectives: Showcasing Builders and Raising Funds20:29 Charitable Beneficiaries and Their Involvement27:06 Dates and Builders for the 2025 Showcase29:25 Judging Process and Objectivity Measures32:31 Realtor Tour and Networking Opportunities34:03 Awards Night Celebration Details35:04 Past Showcase Events and Community Engagement36:11 Website, Ticket Information, and Closing Remarks38:36 Venue History and Podcast Wrap-Up