[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23740502/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] With the rising prices of gas and seemingly everything else, restaurants, travel companies, rideshares, and other businesses are tacking on new fees to the basic costs of their services. Businesses are feeling inflation impacts just as the rest of us are, and some are […]
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Interest Rates Take a Dip
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23698730/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 103: Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, David Charles Allen, gives the latest Santa Barbara Real Estate Stats. Last week. there were 40 new listings, 12 price changes, 36 coming soon, 24 pending and 10 expired […]
Tips to Choosing a Realtor from BBB of the Tri-Counties
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23670062/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] Buying and selling a home is a major decision, so be sure to choose a real estate agent who will guide you through the process. Look for an agent or broker who is experienced, knowledgeable about your housing market, and always acts in your […]
Inflation: How to Get By When Prices are High
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23596271/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] Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! Inflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s in both the United States and Canada. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what […]
Sell your House Now, or Wait a Year?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23581484/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 102: Hosted by David Charles Allen of Village Properties. Santa Barbara has been a bit warmer than usual with temperatures in the 80’s and very little June gloom, which is often prevalent this time of year. Interest rates […]
Deepfake Scams Make it Look like you’re Watching a Celebrity’s Video
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23520467/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 the BBB of the Tri-Counties: Scammers are taking advantage of new deepfake technology to create videos so convincing that people hand over their money. This latest con looks like business magnate Elon Musk endorsing an investment plan, but the video is fake, and […]
The Housing Market Already Responds to Higher Interest Rates
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23475599/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 101: The BIG NEWS is that the FEDs have raised interest rates, up to 5% for 30-year jumbo loans and 5.625% for 30-year fixed conforming loans. This hike in interest rates is already affecting the real estate market. […]
The Perils of Payday Loans
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23451437/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] Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust from BBB of the Tri-Counties: If you’ve ever needed extra cash to tide you over to your next paycheck, you understand the appeal of a payday loan. Now, video ads on places like TikTok […]
Interest Rates Creep up–Still a Limited Supply of Homes for Sale
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23449301/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 100: The early summer weather is beautiful, from the mid-70’s to the low 80’s and there is some fun surf to be had! Buyer demand may be waning a bit and this week, there were 40 New Listings, […]
Avoid Home Repair Scams
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23379608/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] June is National Homeownership Month, an opportunity for U.S. residents to reflect on the importance of the home and its role in their lives. With a median asking price of $225,500 for a home, becoming a homeowner takes dedication, patience and smart budgeting. For […]