[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. […]
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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 […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 74: Buying your Forever Home & then Selling it
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21315515/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, gives the latest real estate stats in Santa Barbara and then he and co-host Patti Teel discuss ‘forever homes’ and why people often end up selling them. To contact David, email David@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311. Check out this […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 74: Buying a Forever Home & then Selling it
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21315392/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2404694/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Village Property Realtor & show host, David Charles Allen gives the latest Santa Real estate stats and then he and co-host Patti Teel discuss ‘forever homes,’ and why people end up selling them. To contact David, email david@davidcharlesallen.com or cal 805-617-9311. Check out […]
Better Business Bureau has a Naughty List with the Top 12 Scams of Christmas
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21259193/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] Don’t let scams cut into your holiday cheer! Listen to this podcast with warnings about the top scams this holiday season and how to avoid them. Brought to you by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties and sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 73: Don’t Let Clutter Scare Buyers Away!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21255626/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] Interest rates and inventory remain low. Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, notes that the real estate market correlates with what’s happening in our econonomy. Housing prices are up (as are the cost of goods due to inflation), and inventory is down […]
BBB Urges Consumers to Use Caution with Vehicle Service Repair Contracts
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21253547/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 reports that complaints about the Vehicle Service Contract Industry are on the rise and urges consumers to proceed with caution. Marketing tactics have been called into question and have been reported to be misleading. Repairs which consumers thought would be […]
Watch Out for Fraudulent & Misleading Facebook & Instagram Ads
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21114764/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] Do your research before buying products based on social media ads! Before making an online purchase, BBB of the Tri-Counties recommends you google the website’s name followed by the words reviews, complaints, or scams. Here are some of the common problems and scams being […]