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. 

Your Moment of Trust is sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.

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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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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 72: With Listings Down & Multiple Offers Up–Consider Selling NOW!

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Host, David Charles Allen, reports that new listings are down substantially in Santa Barbara and multiple offers over asking price continue as the status quo. While the holidays are a busy time, David encourages sellers to consider taking advantage of the ‘buyers market’ by listing their property now. To contact David, call 805-617-9311 or email david@davidcharlesallen.com

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What to do when Old Debt Comes Back to Haunt you..

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In this episode, BBB of the Tri-Counties gives advice on researching old debt, or ‘Zombie’ debt that comes back to haunt  you.  A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara, for sponsoring this podcast.  Subscribe today so you don’t miss a single episode!

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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 71: Stand out by Listing your Home During the Holidays

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Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the latest rain and surf swells in Santa Barbara before reporting the real estate stats.  The biggest change was reflected in the pending sales, which fell from 49 last week to 32 this week.  He noted that while fewer people list their homes during the holidays, it could help your home to stand out.  Animal lovers will want to stay tuned to the end to hear about David’s growing fur-baby family.  To connect with David about real estate in Santa Barbara, email him at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.

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Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, Teaches the Lost Art of Cooking

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Nancy Martz, founder of the nonprofit organization, Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, has a mission based on three pillars:  cook together, eat together, and clean up together!  Realizing that there are two generations that haven’t learned how to cook, she started a fun after-school ‘hands on’ program in Santa Barbara where kids learn to cook, using healthy, local produce.  They’ll be adding adult classes soon so be sure to visit their website so that you and your kids don’t miss out!  

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