Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen reports that new listings rose significanty after the holidays and most likely will cotinue to do so. Interest rates also crept up but are still quite low (3.375% for 30-year conforming loans and 3.125% for 30-year jumbo.) On the Fur Babies at Home Segment, David tells us about his long holiday trip to […]
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Tips to Selling Used Items Online
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21678170/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] The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items, or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 77–Holiday Show
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21620777/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] David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, talks about the cooler weather and disappointing surf before discussing the week’s real estate stats in Santa Barbara along with the latest interest rates. There was not any real build up of supply […]
Don’t be Fooled by Phony Streaming Services Online!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21620567/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] After purchasing a subscription to a streaming service, you need to activate it and log in. If you’re not careful, you might click on a phony website that looks similar to the legitimate site–set up by crooks to steal your personal information and login […]
How to be Sure you’re Giving to a Legitimate Charity
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21565067/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 recent tornadoes in Kentucky and other states, many people are eager to help. Oftentimes, the best way to help is to give a cash donation so that the money goes where it’s needed the most. Instead of clicking on solicitations from texts […]
Online Shopping Scams Skyrocket–How to Avoid them
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21489044/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 shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, a global supply chain crisis, and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season – one where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers. Online purchase scams have skyrocketed […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 76: When Buyers & Sellers use One Agent
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21482348/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] Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the Santa Barbara weather, surf, interest rates and real estate stats before answering a question from a listener on the pros and cons of buyers and sellers sharing the same agent. […]
Tips to Avoid Scams when Purchasing Sports Memorabilia
Collecting sports memorabilia has been an American pastime for nearly a century. Devoted fans seek out souvenir items such as jerseys, equipment, cards, or other items that have direct connections to famous players or historic games. Collectors’ enthusiasm and willingness to spend are higher than ever – and scammers have noticed. Legal cases in recent […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 75: David Discusses Stats, the Market & his New Pup!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21408827/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 Santa Barbara’s weather, surf, interest rates and sales. Interest rates, which have been shifting slightly, remained low with 30-year conforming loans at 3.125% and jumbo 30-year loans at 3%. There were 31 new listings and of […]
Online Subscription Tips from BBB of the Tri-Counties
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21319577/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 provides online subsciption tips to help you manage your online subscriptions and avoid unauthorized charges. Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust today so you don’t miss a single episode. Sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara. Check out this […]