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 […]

Support Small Businesses

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20560295/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 celebrates Small Business Week with the Small Business Administration.  It honors the perseverance, strength and perseverance of small businesses and encourages consumers to give them their loyalty.  #smallbusinessweek Check out this episode!

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 65: Buyers Expand Home Search to Include Surrounding Areas

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20547113/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, host of Village Properties, reports that due to high prices, many buyers are expanding their search to include Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc.  He also reveals a spot where locals can view the city from above the marine layer.  To learn […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 64: High Prices & Low Inventory Remain

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20547071/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 describes Santa Barbara’s surf, beautiful weather, low interest rates and a limited number of properties for sale.  Still, there are homes to be found and programs that can help with a buyer’s down payment.  For more information, email david@davidcharlesallen.com, or call him […]

Teach your Kids to Avoid Cyber Criminals Online

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20396162/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] Timely tips from Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties on how to keep your family safe from cyber criminals.  A HUGE THANK YOU to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this important podcast.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 63: Small Number of New Properties on the Market in Santa Barbara

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20394212/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, reports that there were 53 pending sales and 56 new listings in Santa Barbara so there is not a lot of new inventory.  Interest rates remained the same; 3% for conforming thirty-year fixed […]

How to Be Sure You’re Giving to a Legitimate Cause

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20328422/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] Scam artists are opportunistic and often pretend to be raising funds for legitimate causes and charities, while really keeping the money for themselves.  In this episode, BBB of the Tri-Counties gives tips on how to determine if a charity or cause is reputable.  A […]