[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22719314/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] Do-it-yourself is an attractive way to save money on home improvement projects. Home centers stay busy each spring with people looking to improve their home and yard. Whether you are remodeling your home, making needed repairs, or sprucing things up to put your house […]
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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 90
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22637564/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] This week, Santa Barbara weather was in the mid-60’s and 70’s. Residents enjoyed some well-needed rain and good surf. Interest rates stayed the same, at 4.5% for 30-year conforming loans and 4% for 30-year non-conforming loans. Thirty-seven homes closed this week and six of […]
How to Spot Malicious Websites
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22630091/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] Scam websites often have very similar URLs and can look nearly identical to the real website. Watch out for red flags before entering your personal or payment information. Scammers are always creating new and improved lookalike websites to trick you out of your personal […]
Rewards & Risks of Flipping Property in Santa Barbara
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22603082/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 89: Warm weather and fun swells continue to draw people to beautiful Santa Barbara. Host, David Charles Allen, reports that there were 41 new listings this week and 25 % of them sold off-market. This makes it even […]
Getting the Most Value from your Old Cell Phone
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22555640/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] In this episode BBB of the Tri-Counties gives advice for evaluating trade in offers and finding the best deal for your old phone. If you are shopping for a new cell phone, trading it in with your carrier is an easy and enticing option. […]
Interest Rates Rise with No Gain in Supply
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22540355/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 88: Host of the HOP, Village Properties realtor, David Charles Allen, said that Santa Barbarans have been enjoying beautiful spring weather with temperatures in the 60’s and 70s. There have also been decent swells to make surfers happy. […]
Home Maintenance Tips from BBB of the Tri-Counties
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22471016/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] If you recently purchased a new home, you’ve no doubt found that all that extra space requires upkeep and maintenance. BBB recommends the following tips to help you care for your new home, hire contractors, and avoid getting scammed in the process. A BIG […]
BBB of the Tri-Counties Gives Tips to Cope with Supply Chain Issues
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22400096/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] Grocery aisles have gaping empty sections, and shoppers can never predict what’s going to be unavailable. New car dealerships struggle to fill their empty lots. People building homes report long waits for critical materials like windows and doors. Almost every industry has shortages and […]
Buying and Selling Properties Off-Market
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22396778/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 Episode 87: This week, interest rates remained basically the same with 30-year jumbo loans at 3.375% and 30-year fixed loans at 3.875%. There was still no real significant build up of inventory with 43 new listings and 45 homes that closed. David […]
Find Out About Properties ‘Coming Soon’
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22395806/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 Episode 86: David Charles Allen discusses the weather, waves, and real estate in Santa Barbara! Interest rates remain low; 3.75% for 30-year fixed and 3.375% for 30-year jumbo loans. There were 42 new listings this week and 40 went pending, with very […]