Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen reports that new listings rose significanty after the holidays and most likely will cotinue to do so. Interest rates also crept up but are still quite low (3.375% for 30-year conforming loans and 3.125% for 30-year jumbo.) On the Fur Babies at Home Segment, David tells us about his long holiday trip to Idaho with the pooches and the newest member of the four-legged family has a name! Be sure to listen to find out what it is! If you’d like to speak to David about buying or selling a property, contact him at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.
Tips to Selling Used Items Online
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The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items, or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay and Poshmark, make it easy to sell without even leaving your home. That said, there are a few perils to selling used items online. In this episode of Your Moment of Trust, BBB of the Tri-Counties provides tips to help you avoid the dangers and to successfully make sales. A BIG thank you to Ayers Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast.
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 77–Holiday Show
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David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, talks about the cooler weather and disappointing surf before discussing the week’s real estate stats in Santa Barbara along with the latest interest rates. There was not any real build up of supply this week and interest rates remain low but David is looking forward to some movement in the New Year. Co-host, Patti Teel talks with David about his 20 hour (each way) road trip to Idaho for Christmas with his girlfriend and three of their fur-babies: Bailey, (the Chihuaahua mix), Jazz, (the German Shepherd), and the new large-breed puppy who has not yet been named. Be sure to tune in next week to hear all about their adventures!!
Don’t be Fooled by Phony Streaming Services Online!
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After purchasing a subscription to a streaming service, you need to activate it and log in. If you’re not careful, you might click on a phony website that looks similar to the legitimate site–set up by crooks to steal your personal information and login credentials. Here are tips to help you spot the phony website! A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring the BBB of the Tri-Counties podcast, Your Moment of Trust.
How to be Sure you’re Giving to a Legitimate Charity
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With the recent tornadoes in Kentucky and other states, many people are eager to help. Oftentimes, the best way to help is to give a cash donation so that the money goes where it’s needed the most. Instead of clicking on solicitations from texts or social media posts, consider making donations directly on a charity’s website. You can verify that a charity meets the BBB standards of accountability at Give.org. The information in this podcast is brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties. A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for their sponsorship.
Online Shopping Scams Skyrocket–How to Avoid them
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A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, a global supply chain crisis, and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season – one where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers. Online purchase scams have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and social media ads play a key role in the mushrooming problem, a new Better Business Bureau® (BBB ®) study finds. Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust, a podcast by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 76: When Buyers & Sellers use One Agent
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Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the Santa Barbara weather, surf, interest rates and real estate stats before answering a question from a listener on the pros and cons of buyers and sellers sharing the same agent. This week there were less pending sales than new listings and price changes were significant. David feels it’s too soon to tell if an adjustment is ocurring or whether it’s simply due to the holiday season. The show ends with the Fur Babies at Home segent as David and Patti discuss their respective pets, especially David’s new puppy. To contact David, send him an email at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.
Tips to Avoid Scams when Purchasing Sports Memorabilia
Collecting sports memorabilia has been an American pastime for nearly a century. Devoted fans seek out souvenir items such as jerseys, equipment, cards, or other items that have direct connections to famous players or historic games. Collectors’ enthusiasm and willingness to spend are higher than ever – and scammers have noticed. Legal cases in recent years have shed light on a widespread fraud problem threatening the sports memorabilia trade. Since many items are now sold online, it can be harder than ever to trust that a seller or product is genuine. If you’re a collector, or are considering purchasing sport’s memorabilia, don’t miss this important episode! Subscribe today to this podcast, brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties. A BiG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast.
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 75: David Discusses Stats, the Market & his New Pup!
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Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on Santa Barbara’s weather, surf, interest rates and sales. Interest rates, which have been shifting slightly, remained low with 30-year conforming loans at 3.125% and jumbo 30-year loans at 3%. There were 31 new listings and of those, only 15 didn’t sell. A listener asked why the newspapers are reporting that sales are down, even though they seem to be selling within two weeks. David’s take on it is that houses are still selling quickly, there are just less homes on the market for sale. Then David revealed the BIG news, he has a new puppy! Subscribe and tune in next week to learn more about him! Contact David at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.
Online Subscription Tips from BBB of the Tri-Counties
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BBB of the Tri-Counties provides online subsciption tips to help you manage your online subscriptions and avoid unauthorized charges. Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust today so you don’t miss a single episode. Sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.