Buying Local Podcast · September 4, 2026 · 35 min

Saratoga Showcase of Homes 2026: 30 Years of Giving Back | Buying Local #89

The 2026 Saratoga Showcase of Homes celebrates its 30th anniversary with 13 homes across Saratoga County, showcasing local builders, new construction, design trends and renovations while raising money for local charities. Lisa Licata and Barry Potoker join Buying Local to explain what visitors can expect, how the People's Choice and professional judging work, and why the event has become a Saratoga-area fall tradition. The 2026 Showcase takes place October 3–4 and October 10–11, with proceeds benefiting Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Tickets to the showcase are now available! Learn more about Saratoga Showcase of Homes and order your tickets at saratogashowcaseofhomes.com . 0:00 Welcome & 2026 Saratoga Showcase of Homes 1:10 Meet Lisa Licata & Barry Potoker 2:30 30 Years of the Showcase & Giving Back 3:15 What Is the Saratoga Showcase of Homes? 4:20 New Builds, Renovations & 10,000+ Sq. Ft. Homes 5:40 Why Visitors Come: Design Trends & Inspiration 6:40 People's Choice Awards & Professional Judging 8:20 The Showcase as a Saratoga Fall Tradition 9:20 How the Showcase Connects Buyers With Local Builders 10:35 Meet the 13 Homes & Participating Builders 12:00 Self-Guided Tours, Maps & QR Code Directions 13:00 What Visitors Need to Know Before Touring 17:40 75+ Sponsors & How to Get Tickets 21:45 Fall Atmosphere & the 30th Anniversary 23:00 Behind the Scenes: Getting Homes Ready 25:45 Professional Judges, Realtor Tours & New Features 32:30 2026 Dates, Charities & Final Details 34:50 Supporting Local & What's Next Want more Buying Local? Website: buyinglocal.us Facebook: facebook.com/buyinglocalny Instagram: instagram.com/buyinglocalny X/Twitter: x.com/buyinglocalny LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/buyinglocal/ #SaratogaShowcaseOfHomes #SaratogaCounty #SaratogaSprings #BuyingLocal #HomeBuilding