The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 57: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mid-Summer 2021

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19919891/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] Join host and realtor David Charles Allen to discuss the most recent updates in Santa Barbara Real estate.  If there are any inquiries, comments, questions, or stories you would like to share with The HOP, email david@davidcharlesallen.com and follow David on his website, www.davidcharlesallen.com […]

Pyramid and Ponzi schemes

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19919846/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] Be aware of marketing claims related to pyramid and ponzi schemes. You may be invited to a party where someone is selling various products such as vitamins and kitchen materials. If you get involved in purchasing or selling products through marketing schemes, make sure […]

‘Curbstoning’ – Unauthorized Vehicle Sales

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19841024/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] ‘Curbstoning’ involves a commercial vehicle dealer pretending to be a private seller to avoid taxes and mandated consumer protection laws. This practice is called ‘Curbstoning’ because often the sale is conducted in a parking lot, or with the car parked curbside on the street. […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 56: Featuring Long-Time Radio Host Douglas J Whyman

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Episode 20: Joyous Every Day Living Interviews Mick Dodge, the Barefoot Sensei

Part One of a Two Part series with Mick Dodge, The Barefoot Sensei. Mick is co-founder of the Earth Gym and start of the National Geographic series The Legend of Mick Dodge. In this Episode he explains the origins of his barefoot philosophy and movement/fitness programs. Fascinating listening!  Listen Now!

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 55: Santa Barbara Real Estate Update July 2021

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19760699/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] Listen to this week’s latest updates to know what is happening in the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market during summer 2021! Looking for a home in the Santa Barbara area? Contact David Charles Allen and call 805.617.9311! If there are any inquiries, comments, questions, […]

Resolving Customer Service Issues

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19760597/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] Listen to tips in this week’s episode about the BBB’s code of advertising. Businesses are required to make honest advertisements and special offers. If you feel like you need to file a complaint with a business, usually you can handle the issue with the […]

Watch Out for Travel Scams!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19666358/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] Thinking about traveling soon? A recent survey found that about 23% of travelers are misled by special offers when booking services like airfare and hotels online. Approximately 55 million online hotel bookings are effected by fraudulent bookings and call centers. Listen to this week’s […]

Be Sure to Read Advertisements Carefully

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19614083/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] Be sure you read advertisements carefully! Make sure you understand product offers and promotions. Advertisers are required by law to be truthful in their advertising claims and special offers. Listen to this week’s episode for more tips provided by the BBB. Thank you to […]

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 54: Stock Market, Real Estate and Inflation

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19613945/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 interest rates were jumping around, making people nervous about their anticipated unpredictability, but ultimately mortgage rates have stabilized at fairly good rates. Changing economic and political affairs certainly influence the real estate market. David shares the connections between the stock market, inflation, and […]