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 […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 72: With Listings Down & Multiple Offers Up–Consider Selling NOW!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21104234/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, David Charles Allen, reports that new listings are down substantially in Santa Barbara and multiple offers over asking price continue as the status quo. While the holidays are a busy time, David encourages sellers to consider taking advantage of the ‘buyers market’ by […]

What to do when Old Debt Comes Back to Haunt you..

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21002339/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 on researching old debt, or ‘Zombie’ debt that comes back to haunt  you.  A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara, for sponsoring this podcast.  Subscribe today so you don’t miss a […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 71: Stand out by Listing your Home During the Holidays

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20997320/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 rain and surf swells in Santa Barbara before reporting the real estate stats.  The biggest change was reflected in the pending sales, which fell from 49 last week to 32 this week.  He noted […]

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, Teaches the Lost Art of Cooking

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20945384/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1520960/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Nancy Martz, founder of the nonprofit organization, Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, has a mission based on three pillars:  cook together, eat together, and clean up together!  Realizing that there are two generations that haven’t learned how to cook, she started a fun after-school […]