[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 […]
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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 […]
Beware Online Sporting Event Scams!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24284511/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] From BBB of the Tri-Counties: While Covid-19 attendance restrictions have been lifted, schools are still streaming games. Unfortunately, the scammers have followed. The scammers’ goal is to capture personal information, including credit card and Social Security numbers, as fans log in to watch their […]
The Pros & Cons of Pocket Listings
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24277392/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 110: The weather in Santa Barbara heats up while interest rates remain the same with 30 – year jumbo loans at 4.75% and 30 – year conforming at 5.375%. There were 33 new listings and 41 properties that […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 109
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24190041/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 109: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. David reviews the interest rates and Santa Barbara sales stats. Interest rates didn’t change too much this week; 30 – year jumbo loans are at 4.75% and 30 – […]
Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24187530/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] Tips to Keep Kids Safe from BBB of the Tri-Counties: As your children head back to school this year, buying new supplies and clothes is not enough. In this podcast the BBB gives tips on how to help them stay safe online and avoid […]
Costs to Consider When Getting a Pet
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24129339/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 reminds us that owning a pet can bring your family much joy, but taking care of a dog, cat, or other animal comes with significantcosts too. Unfortunately, this year, many pet owners have found themselves in a heartbreaking situation, forced […]