The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 62: Interest Rates Remain Low & Housing Demand Slows Slightly

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20302412/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 Property Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the Santa Barbara surf and gives the latest real estate stats. Interest rates remain low and the housing demand slows down slightly. In the Pooches at Home segment, co-host Patti Teel reports on life in her […]

Don’t Fall for a Phony Pet Sitting Job!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20261330/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] Con-artists are reaching out to pet-sitters and after some friendly banter, offer a great paying pet-sitting job.  They send a check for over the amount, asking the unsuspecting pet-sitter to use the extra money to purchase supplies.  When the bogus check bounces, the pet-lover […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 61: Secret Swells, Stats & Pooches

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20255309/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 Santa Barbara’s secret swells and gives the latest real estate stats.  While interest rates have gone up and down slightly, overall, they remain low.  Currently, there are two to four hundred homes available for […]

Podcast Episode 21: Part 2, Mick dodge the Barefoot Sensei

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20186432/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1180253/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Join us for Part Two of our fascinating conversation with Mick Dodge, the Barefoot Sensei. Listen Now!

Con-Artists Take Advantage of People Behind on their Rent

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20160209/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 warns us that as the eviction moratorium comes to an end, con-artists are getting ready to take advantage of those who are in need of money by offering phony loans, expensive credit-repair services and fake government programs.  Don’t get fooled!  […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 60: Number of New Listings is Up!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20156459/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, gives the latest real estate stats.  Interest rates went up a bit,  and the number of new homes for sale rose significantly.  For more information on the Santa Barbara real estate market, contact […]

A Warning about QR Codes from BBB of the Tri-Counties

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20115488/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] QR codes are growing in popularity but con-artists are using them to hide malicious links.    Don’t miss this important warning from BBB of the Tri-Counties!   A special thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring this podcast.   Check out this episode!

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 59: Higher Priced Homes Still Receiving Multiple Offers

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20114819/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 the Santa Barbara real estate stats. While prices seems to have leveled out on track homes in Goleta and other neighborhoods, higher-priced houses frequently receive multiple all-cash offers over the asking price.  Interest rates remain low and there is […]

Tips for Choosing & Purchasing Camping Gear

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20019053/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 shares tips on how to choose the right equipment for your upcoming camping adventure.  Learn how to pick the right tent, sleeping bag, camp kitchen and more!  They also remind you to be cautious when purchasing online and to check […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 58: Home Prices Begin to Level Out

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20016413/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] Show host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reveals that in Santa Barbara and nationally, home prices are levelling out.  The number of listings throughout the Santa Barbara area remains very low.  Interest rates for conforming 30 year fixed loans went up from 2.875% […]