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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.  

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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 74: Buying your Forever Home & then Selling it

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Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, gives the latest real estate stats in Santa Barbara and then he and co-host Patti Teel discuss ‘forever homes’ and why people often end up selling them.  To contact David, email David@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.

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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 74: Buying a Forever Home & then Selling it

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Village Property Realtor & show host, David Charles Allen gives the latest Santa Real estate stats and then he and co-host Patti Teel discuss ‘forever homes,’ and why people end up selling them.  To contact David, email david@davidcharlesallen.com or cal 805-617-9311.   

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Better Business Bureau has a Naughty List with the Top 12 Scams of Christmas

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Don’t let scams cut into your holiday cheer!  Listen to this podcast with warnings about the top scams this holiday season and how to avoid them.  Brought to you by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties and sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.  

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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 73: Don’t Let Clutter Scare Buyers Away!

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Interest rates and inventory remain low. Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, notes that the real estate market correlates with what’s happening in our econonomy. Housing prices are up (as are the cost of goods due to inflation), and inventory is down (like product shortages created by supply chain issues.)
David gives sellers a tip about clutter and tells listeners that a cluttered house could scare buyers away.  To contact David, email david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.  

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BBB Urges Consumers to Use Caution with Vehicle Service Repair Contracts

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BBB of the Tri-Counties reports that complaints about the Vehicle Service Contract Industry are on the rise and urges consumers to proceed with caution. Marketing tactics have been called into question and have been reported to be misleading. Repairs which consumers thought would be covered are frequently denied. Don’t miss the important tips about Vehicle Serivice Contracts in this episode. To file a complain, visit BBB.org or visit your local BBB office. 

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Watch Out for Fraudulent & Misleading Facebook & Instagram Ads

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Do your research before buying products based on social media ads!  Before making an online purchase, BBB of the Tri-Counties recommends you google the website’s name followed by the words reviews, complaints, or scams.  Here are some of the common problems and scams being reported to the BBB. 1.) Products that claim to support charities but really don’t.  (Sometimes it’s from a nonexistant business and your merchandise won’t be delivered.)  2.)  So-called free trial offers, often with celebrity endorsements–which charge your card a hefty fee every month.  3.) Counterfeit merchandiese and 4.) poor customer service with no way to contact the business.  To report a scam, visit BBB Scam Tracker.  

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