Saratoga Preservation Foundation's Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart sits down with Helen and Noel. She discusses the importance of saving Saratoga's historic homes, and how preservation impacts the whole community. The group also talks about the important steps to take when buying a historic home. Plus, Marylou Whitney's Cady Hill home is still for sale. The Preservation Foundation shares its rich history and Bosshart shares who she hopes purchases the property.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Website: https://www.saratogapreservation.org/

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Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments a person will ever make, so having the perfect partner as a guide is critical. Hosts Noel McLaren and Helen Mastrion welcome featured guest, and host of The American Dream TV, Heidi Rotter on this week's episode of Selling Saratoga. The group discusses how to pick the best Realtor for each buyer or seller in a sea of seasoned experts, and how personal that decision can be. Making the perfect agent match can make a huge difference in buying or selling a home.

Helen Mastrion's Website: https://helenmastrion.huntrealestate.com

Heidi Rotter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidi_rotter/

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Helen and Noel discuss the importance or staging for Saratoga rental homes with acclaimed local designer, Lisa Bates. Bates shares key changes a home owner can make their short-term rental stand out in the competitive market. She also discusses the need for regulations on short-term rentals, citing concerns about corporations buying properties and creating frayed communities.

Lisa Bates Website: https://lisabatesdesign.com/

Helen Mastrion's Website: https://helenmastrion.huntrealestate.com

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The short-term rental market in Saratoga is booming, with high demand and limited inventory. Hosts, Noel and Helen meet with Racing City Realty's Ariane Milligi-Fuller to discuss the importance of realistic pricing, effective communication with guests, and regulation. They also shared their experiences with managing short-term rentals, including an important list of "do's" and "don'ts" to be successful. The proposed rapid implementation of regulations in the city was also discussed, with some speakers expressing concerns about the fees and the need for more resident input. Overall, the conversation highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the short-term rental market in Saratoga Springs, NY and the surrounding areas.

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Saratoga Springs, NY is known for Health, History, Horses...and REAL ESTATE. Join our expert duo as they share all things buying and selling in one of the Northeast’s top housing markets. Episodes will include insights from leading experts and topics will range from passive income, rental properties, design, contracting and, of course, the stories behind Saratoga's historic homes. The podcast is hosted and produced by Emmy award-winning journalist, Noel McLaren and Associate Broker at Hunt Realty, Helen Mastrion. New episodes will be released every two weeks.

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