In Episode 18 we visit with dance instructor and choreographer Harmony Varela who shares her story of triumph over odds to become a beloved member of the Santa Barbara dance community. Her studio, Seventh Dimension Dance, inspires, encourages and nourishes women to explore and become their truest and most powerful selves. Listen Now!
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The HOP (Homeownership Podcast) Episode 45: How the Average Buyer Can Compete with All-Cash Offers
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18792836/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 few new houses come on the market, many buyers are being outbid by all-cash offers. David Charles Allen shares a great tip, encouraging buyers (who will be getting a loan) to compete with the all-cash offers by going through the entire underwriting process, […]
Scam Artists are Coming Out in Full Force as the Economy Improves!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18700982/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 President, Richard Copelan, warns listeners that as the economy improves, scammers are out in full force! Don’t miss this informative episode and learn about the complaint process, customer reviews and their new advertising review program! Contact BBB of the Tri-Counties […]
The HOP (Homeownership Podcast) Episode 44: Buyers Must be Prepared in Order to Move Quickly!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18694022/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] This episode reports on the surf, the opportunity to be a volunteer dog walker for the humane society, and of course–the real estate market. Interest rates dropped slightly last week and new houses that come up for sale are receiving multiple offers, usually OVER […]
Springtime Brings out Roofing Scams
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18621197/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] While we all love spring time, it’s the season when roofer scams start showing up once again. Especially after a storm, you may receive unsolicited offers for a free roof inspection. The so called ‘roofer’ may even show you pictures of other damaged roofs, […]
The HOP (Homeownership Podcast) Episode 43: Why Today’s Hot Seller’s Market won’t Lead to a Crash in the Near Future
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18611021/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 reports on interest rates, which went up slightly to 3.375 for conforming 30-year fixed loans and to 3.125 for non-conforming jumbo loans. Last week in Santa Barbara, there were more listings than pendings and a number of sellers dropped their prices after being […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 42: With Special Guest, Jeff Smedstad–Elote Cafe’s Owner & Chef
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18505682/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 latest interest rates and real estate stats and then interviews special guest, Jeff Smedstad–chef at the world-famous Elote Cafe in Sedona. Jeff discovered long ago that cooking for people makes them happy and he’s made a lot of […]
Mobile Stock Trading Tips from the BBB
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18422210/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] The popularity of mobile stock trading apps is growing in popularity. Especially if online trading is new to you, be sure to listen to this episode of Your Moment of Trust from the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties. They invite you to call […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 41: Santa Barbara Sellers Receive Multiple Offers Over Asking Price
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18411563/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] With half as many homes available for sale this year as compared to last year, it’s definitely a seller’s market. Host, David Charles Allen, reports that a nice home in Goleta had twenty offers and closed for $200,00 over the asking price! Interest rates […]
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 40: Hopeful Buyers and Low Inventory
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18347132/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 reports on the Santa Barbara housing stats and with only a few new listings, encourages buyers to exercise patience. https://www.davidcharlesallen.com/ Check out this episode!