Trust & Transparency Key to a Good Client/Realtor Relationship

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26335341/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 131 Host, Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen The rain continues to fall in Santa Barbara with more on the horizon.  This is leading to a springtime that is more vibrant and alive than it has been in years.  […]

Santa Barbara’s West Side & the Latest Real Estate News

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26334306/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 130 Host:  Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen David discusses Santa Barbara’s West Side; it’s cute streets, large lots and propensity to have front and back homes.  He reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats before […]

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone & the Latest Real Estate Stats

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26333805/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 129 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com More rain is on the horizon for Santa Barbara. Interest rates for both 30 – year jumbo and 30 – year conforming loans went up slightly to 5.75 […]

Beware of BBB Imposters!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26331117/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast from BBB of the Tri-Counties:  Beware of BBB imposters!  BBB does sometimes reach out to consumers and businesses; however, BBB will never ask for passwords or information to access your personal device.  Also, watch out for phony invoices that look as if […]

BBB Warning: Scams are Popping up on your Smart TV!

A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Countiea https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-the-tri-counties A Big Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for supporting this podcast! https://www.ayersrepairs.com Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard […]

BBB’s Tips on Buying Tires

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26191320/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] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-… A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for supporting this podcast. https://www.ayersrepairs.com Tips for Buying New Tires: ● Assess your current set of tires. For starters, determine whether you need new tires. […]

Santa Barbara Enjoys Rare Snowfall & Another Neighborhood in Santa Barbara on the Rise

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26141898/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast), Episode 128 Host, David Charles Allen, reviews the interest rates and latest sales stats in Santa Barbara. Interest rates rose to 5.625% for 30 – year jumbo loans and 6.5 % for 30 – year conforming loans. Several homes […]

An Up and Coming Neighborhood in Santa Barbara

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26141844/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 127 david@davidcharlesallen.com 805-617-9311 Santa Barbara has had a cold snap, a surf swell and some wind this week. David reviewed the interest rates which went up slightly. The new listings were down slightly and there were 15 price […]

Santa Barbara’s Architectural Charm

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26141772/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 from Village Properties: Email david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311 Website: https://www.davidcharlesallen.com The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 126 David reviews the latest interest rates for 30-year conventional and jumbo loans and also explains what differentiates them before reviewing Santa Barbara’s sales […]

BBB Warns Social Security Recipients to Beware Cost of Living Adjustment Scams

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26118747/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This podcast is brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-the-tri-counties How to avoid this Scam: • Remember, the SSA’s Cost of Living Adjustment is automatic. You don’t need to do anything to receive the increase in benefits. If someone tells you otherwise, […]