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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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David Charles Allen, host of Village Properties, reports that due to high prices, many buyers are expanding their search to include Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc.  He also reveals a spot where locals can view the city from above the marine layer.  To learn more about real estate in Santa Barbara, email david@davidcharlesallen.com or call him at 805-617-9311.

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David Charles Allen describes Santa Barbara’s surf, beautiful weather, low interest rates and a limited number of properties for sale.  Still, there are homes to be found and programs that can help with a buyer’s down payment.  For more information, email david@davidcharlesallen.com, or call him at 805-617-9311.  

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David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor and host of The HOP, reports that there were 53 pending sales and 56 new listings in Santa Barbara so there is not a lot of new inventory.  Interest rates remained the same; 3% for conforming thirty-year fixed and 2.75% for non-conforming jumbo loans. David reminds listeners that these rates vary as a buyer’s credit history, down-payment, and other factors come in to play.  He mentioned that there is a lender in Santa Barbara that is covering closing costs for buyers.  As usual, David and his co-host, Patti Teel, close the show with their Pooches at Home segment as Patti expresses the joy and frustration of watching her 50 + pound grand dog, a golden retriever puppy named Riley.  If you’re interested in learning more about the housing market in Santa Barbara, contact David at 805-617-9311 or email david@davidcharlesallen.com

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