Tips on Identifying Identity Theft Early

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20881064/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 gives tips on ways to recognize the signs of identity theft early!  Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust today, so you don’t miss out on their valuable tips and advice!  This podcast is sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs, a proud […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 70: How Long are Real Estate Prices Affected by Natural Disasters

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20880167/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] As firefighters gain control over the latest wildfire raging in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara, David Charles Allen explains that after a natural disaster, home prices may drop for a period of time–until insurance companies will once again offer policies at a […]

Tips for Hiring a Tutor for your Child or Teen

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20799089/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 gives great advice on things to consider when hiring a tutor for your child or teen.  Thank you to our sponsor, Ayers Automotive Repairs, for sponsoring Your Moment of Trust.  Subscribe today so you don’t miss a single episode! Check […]

The Importance of Curb Appeal when Selling your House

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20797949/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, talks about inexpensive, little things that a seller can do to make their property more attractive.  Interest rates on conforming 30 year loans remained the same at 3.125%  and jumbo 30 year loans fell below 3%, down to […]

How to Choose a Reputable Home Security Company

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20741741/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] Recently, Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties has been hearing a lot of complaints about Home Security Companies.  People are being contacted out of the blue and are told that their current home security company went out of business.  The person who contacted them […]

How to Choose a Reputable Home Security Company

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20741708/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] Recently, Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties has been hearing a lot of complaints about Home Security Companies.  People are being contacted out of the blue and are told that their current home security company went out of business.  The person who contacted them […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 67: Location, Location, Location!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20732768/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 reports on the Santa Barbara surf and weather before giving the latest real estate stats which reveal that there was a little bump in the supply of homes for sale.  Regarding interest rates, the 30 – year fixed, non-confirming jumbo was […]

Scammers Pretend to Be your Friends on Facebook–Don’t Fall for it!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20657519/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 fall for scammers who pretend to be your friends on Facebook.  Generally, they try to get you to click on a link for a great offer or product, try to get you to donate to a phony charity or send you a friend […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 66: Should you Fix up your House before Listing it?

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20634185/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 and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the interest rates and sales stats.  As summer ends, the number of new listings has dropped 20%.  David discusses whether it’s wise to ‘fix up’ your house before listing it.  For Santa Barbara real […]