[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25127598/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties; https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-the-tri-counties Advent calendars have become a fixture of the holiday season. Once a religious tradition for children, these calendars are now big business. They are targeted at all ages and contain anything from luxury beauty products to […]
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BBB’s Scam Tracker Tool is Even Better!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25052865/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] BBB of the Tri-Counties podcast: The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) is partnering with Amazon and Capital One to help people learn about scams, report them, and avoid losing money and/or personal information by enhancing the capabilities of the BBB Scam Tracker […]
Finding the Best Loan Terms
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24993003/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 119 Village Properties Realtor and Host of the HOP, David Charles Allen After reviewing the interest rates and Santa Barbara Real Estate stats, David reminds listeners that different lenders can affect the terms of your loan. He says that […]
Higher Home Prices in Santa Barbara may Lead to More Renters & Less Buyers
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24992481/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] David Charles Allen, Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor: After reviewing the latest interest rates and real estate stats in Santa Barbara, David explains why high home prices and rising interest rates may inevitably lead to fewer home buyers and more renters […]
How to Spot Fake Gaming Apps–a Warning from the Better Business Bureau!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24969108/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties: Fake gaming app ads have become rampant in recent years. They may feature videos that have little (or nothing) to do with the actual gameplay. Or make misleading claims like, “If you score 400, you can go […]
Open House Etiquette & Choosing an Agent & Brokerage
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24896919/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 117: Hosted by David Charles , Village Properties Realtor in Santa Barbara. David reports on the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara real estate stats. He then discusses Open House Etiquette and the importance of choosing the right […]
Holiday Shopping Tips: Shop SAFE, Shop SMART
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24895944/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] BBB of the Tri-Counties Podcast, Your Moment of Trust: Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! The 2022 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. High inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods are already throwing a wrench […]
How to Celebrate Halloween on a Budget
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24825201/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties: Consumers are gearing up to celebrate Halloween. The National Retail Federation expects people will spend $10.6 billion, up from $10.1 billion in 2021. Among Halloween celebrants, 67 percent plan to buy candy, 51 percent plan […]
The Importance of Pricing a Home Correctly
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24782763/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 116: Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, David Charles Allen, reviews the lates interest rates and sales stats. Thirty-year jumbo loans are at 5.75 % and thirty-year confroming loans are at 6.75 %. This week, there […]
Insurance Problems may Arise after a Natural Disaster
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24781947/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 115: Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, gives the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara. Interest rates rose slightly; up to 6.75 % for 30-year conforming loans and 5.625% for 30-year jumbo loans. Regarding the […]