The streets Broadway are empty and all of the shops and restaurants are closed. If I were to say that Saratoga Springs would be fully closed for business in Spring 2020 – it would sound like a bad dream. Then the Covid19 pandemic hit our country and NY state like a pound of bricks to bring business and life as we know it to a screeching halt. There are whispers around town about if the Saratoga Race Track will even be open in 2020!? This has never crossed our minds before and as a Saratogian, the thought of it is scary and dismal.

What does this mean for the Saratoga Springs real estate market? Are people still buying and selling houses? The NY realtor association has declared that the only way to see a home is by virtual tour. More than 75% of homes for sale in Saratoga do not have this feature set up. Even with it set up, does anyone picture themselves buying a house, something with a very high price tag, with sight unseen? The thought seems unrealistic even through this is becoming the new norm.

Another current aspect of Saratoga Real Estate, is the fact that residents from the Covid19 stricken NYC are actually moving out of the city to avoid the virus and moving to upstate NY, with Saratoga Springs being a prime destination for many. Saratoga offers many of the amenities the big city offers with the ability to live a comfortable life from home with yard and streets to play. NYC dwellers have found solitude in Saratoga and embrace the open space and safe way to wait out the pandemic. Track Realty real estate agents are here to help with those that are ready to commit to living in this small upstate NY gem. Track Realty understands what makes Saratoga Real Estate special and we want to help those that want to make this part of their future now, and after the Covid19 pandemic.