[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 […]
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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 […]
How to Find a Contractor when They’re in Short Supply
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24570456/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 Your Moment of Trust! Even before the pandemic, the United States had a shortage of qualified contractors. Canada also faced a similar situation. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues have […]
Watch Out for CBD Scams Online!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24434232/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 Warning from BBB of the Tri-Counties: Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient of cannabis, is now legal in many US states and Canadian provinces. If youwant to try it, watch out for scams. BBB Scam Tracker received dozens of reports from frustrated consumers who […]
How the Economy Downturn could Affect the Housing Market
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24433713/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 112, Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. In this episode, David reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats before discussing how an economy downturn could affect the housing market. While large investors could actually […]
Low Supply as Interest Rates Rise
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24340899/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 111: Hosted by David Charles Allen of Village Properties. As so often happens this time of the year, Santa Barbara has had a heat wave and one day last week it even made it up to the triple […]
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse: Physical, Financial, Emotional
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24335760/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] Older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by knowing the signs of current or impending fraud. Brought to you by BBB of the […]