[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22147382/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] Sometimes you need extra cash to tide you over to payday. Several apps are eager to provide that service, marketing themselves as an easy, no-interest way to get a small loan. However, not all cash advance apps were created equal. Before signing up for […]
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The Hop (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 83: Buyers & Sellers Seek Stability
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22129226/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] Village Properties realtor, David Charles Allen, reports that interest rates are continuing to inch their way up and the supply of properties for sale is low. Many property owners are tempted to put their homes on the market but if they do, they’ll face […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast Episode 82: Remodel your Home with Resale in Mind
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22127330/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] Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen reviews the interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara. He then gives tips on the types of remodeling projects that are likely to help you sell your property in the future. Check out this episode!
How to Avoid Identity Theft–Tips from BBB of the Tri-Counties
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22058915/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] Scams are designed to either steal your money, or steal your identity in order to steal your money later. Scammers have all kinds of techniques to collect personally identifiable information. Once they have it, they can effectively become you, using your identity to open […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 81: Self-Employed Tax Write-Offs Reduce Reportable Income & Loan Amount
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21986798/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] Village Properties realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the latest interest rates and stats. There was not much change in interest rates during the past week; as of January 24th, 30-year fixed loans were at 3.625% and 30-year jumbo loans were at 3.125%. The […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 80: Interest Rates Inch Up, No Build Up of Supply
Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports that interest rates continue to inch their way up. While it’s hard to predict, many experts believe that this trend will continue. This puts pressure on buyers to move quickly before higher interest rates make buying untenable. However, if rates do continue to rise, there may be a […]
2022 Real Estate Predictions in Santa Barbara
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21899618/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] Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen: Interest rates continue to inch their way up. Home prices remain high but seem to be leveling off. There is still a home shortage and new construction is limited. As we enter a new year, it’s […]
Diet Product Scams
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21849083/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] Better Business Bureau is ringing in 2022 with tips to help people avoid falling prey to overstated weight loss advertisements and scams. The desire to get in shape or lose weight fast creates a risk of being deceived by products that do not work […]
Merchandise Return Tips From the BBB
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21848699/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] Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds, unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from one store to another. Fortunately for shoppers, one positive outcome of the COVID-19 […]
Beware of Phony COVID-19 Antibody Tests!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21751469/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] BBB of the Tri-Counties warns us about potential fraud related to the COVID-19 antibody tests. Scammers are selling unapproved tests, which can give inaccurate results. In doing so, they are also collecting personal information, such as Social Security numbers and dates of birth. They […]