[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24129060/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] 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 […]
Author Archives: Hub for Podcasting
Seller’s Hesitancy Leads to Low Inventory
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24125679/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 108: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charlles Allen. Sellers in Santa Barbara don’t seem very motivated to sell right now. Last week, thee were only 25 new listings and 17 price drops. Because interest rates are up, […]
Interest Rates Stay Steady and Pending Sales Rise
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24048765/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 107, Hosted by David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor. Last week interest rates remained the same at 4.375% for 30 – year jumbo loans and 4.875% for 30 – year conforming loans. Regarding the sales stats, there were […]
How to Choosing the Right Electric Bike for you
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24035865/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] Electric bicycles— or e-bikes –allow riders to go farther and faster than a standard bicycle. Riding an e-bike instead of driving a car can help you lower your carbon footprint, save on gas money, and stay active. E-bikes come in many models and price […]
Choosing the Right Electric Bike for your Budget
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24035727/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] Electric bicycles — or e-bikes – allow riders to go farther and faster than a standard bicycle. Riding an e-bike instead of driving a car can help you lower your carbon footprint, save on gas money, and stay active. E-bikes come in many models […]
Considerations when Purchasing Investment Rental Properties
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23984955/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] he HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 106: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. In this episode, David reviews the interest rates and sales stats before discussing things to consider when purchasing investment properties as rental income. Interest rates were down a bit […]
Watch Out for Phony Airline Sites!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23966916/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] Airline travel is back in full swing, but scammers are taking advantage of increased flight cancellations with a new con. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers to charge travelers for rescheduling […]
The Market is Becoming More Balanced
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23937684/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 105: For the last couple of years, it has definitely been a Sellers Market but Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP (David Charles Allen), feels that the market is becoming a little more balanced. Houses are […]
Beware of the Pavement Scams!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23897145/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] If your driveway needs paving or repairs, don’t trust just anyone to do the job. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous contractors who trick homeowners with supposedly good deals. Homeowners end up with shoddy pavement — or nothing at all — to […]
BBB Shares Tips for Online Returns
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23823128/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] Online shopping is growing, which means online returns are increasing, too. However, policies and processes vary from store to store. Figuring out how to get your item back to the seller and your refund in the bank isn’t always easy. To make the process […]