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As firefighters gain control over the latest wildfire raging in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara, David Charles Allen explains that after a natural disaster, home prices may drop for a period of time–until insurance companies will once again offer policies at a normal rate.  Interest rates remained very low this week and there were 46 new listings.  The weather and surf are beautiful with temperatures ranging from the low 60’s to the low 80’s.  David invites you to contact him with questions about the Santa Barbara real estate market by emailing david@davidcharlesallen.com, or by calling him at 805-617-9311.

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Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, talks about inexpensive, little things that a seller can do to make their property more attractive.  Interest rates on conforming 30 year loans remained the same at 3.125%  and jumbo 30 year loans fell below 3%, down to 2.875%.  The housing supply in Santa Barbara decreased slightly with 44 pending sales and 40 new listings.  In the Pooches at Home segment, David and co-host Patti Teel, discuss their beloved pets and their amazing abilities.  If you want advice on buying or selling a property in Santa Barbara, call David at 805-617-9311 or email david@davidcharlesallen.com

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Recently, Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties has been hearing a lot of complaints about Home Security Companies.  People are being contacted out of the blue and are told that their current home security company went out of business.  The person who contacted them goes on to say that they’re going to be taking it over.  In this episode, you’ll get tips for choosing a company that provides a reputable Home Security System.  Be sure to subscribe to Your Moment of Trust, the podcast that provides valuable information about marketplace trust.  Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their sponsorship.  

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David Charles Allen reports on the Santa Barbara surf and weather before giving the latest real estate stats which reveal that there was a little bump in the supply of homes for sale.  Regarding interest rates, the 30 – year fixed, non-confirming jumbo was at 3.125% this week and the non-conforming jumbo interest rate rose slightly to 3%.  David reminds potential buyers that location is of the upmost importance when buying a property.  During the Pooches at Home segment David and Patti compare notes about their fur-babies–David has added a cat to the mix in his household.  To contact David for real estate advice, email him at David@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311.  If you’re interested in keeping up on real estate in Santa Barbara, be sure to subscribe to the HOP.  

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Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the interest rates and sales stats.  As summer ends, the number of new listings has dropped 20%.  David discusses whether it’s wise to ‘fix up’ your house before listing it.  For Santa Barbara real estate questions, email david@davidcharlesallen.com, or call 805-617-9311

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