[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 […]
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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 […]
BBB’s Online Scam Report
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24743403/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] This episode by BBB of the Tri-Counties reports about various scam types perpetrated online So far in 2022, scams perpetrated online are more prevalent (55%) than other delivery methods, with a higher percentage of people losing money when targeted (75%). When breaking out scams […]
Higher Interest Rates Affecting People’s Ability to Purchase a Home
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24664887/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 114: Hosted by David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor in Santa Barbara, CA.. Interest rates for 30-year jumbo loans are at 5.375% and 30-year conforming loans are now 6.375%. David noted that these higher rates are impacting affordability, […]
Don’t Believe your Eyes & Ears! Deepfake Videos are on the Rise!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24662808/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 New technology makes it nearly impossible to tell fake video or audio clips from real ones. Now, as the software used to create these “deepfakes” becomes more widespread, scammers are using it to steal money and sensitive […]
Interst Rates Rise & New Listings are Down
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24580314/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) Epidosde 113 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. Interest rates continue to rise and new listings are down. Here are last week’s stats: 25 new listings, 24 price changes, 18 closed, 21 pending, 1 expired and 2 […]
Beware of Solar Panel Scams!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24578754/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] Brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties: Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust. If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and outright lies to trick homeowners out of […]