THE HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) April 5, 2020

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     David reports on mortgage rates and the surf in Santa Barbara.  Patti and David give a ‘shout out’ to Konni and Rob, who are selling a home in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Click here to view that listing.   They also discuss the beautiful Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara, its sales stats , and what makes it unique.  As always, David and Patti share stories about their dog’s antics.  Listeners are invited to share pictures about their listings for a ‘shout out,’ pics of their own beautiful life and cute or funny pics of their pets.   Please send pictures, comments or questions to david@davidcharlesallen.com

To visit David’s website, click here.

A special thanks to Tyler Gray, from Wells Fargo Mortgage for providing up to date mortgage rates.  

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Welcome to the HOP (Home Ownership Podcast)

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David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor, and co-host Patti Teel, discuss changes in the way houses are viewed along with tools to cope–and even enjoy spending more time close to home.  Visit David’s website to learn more.

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How you can Support your Local Small Businesses

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Small businesses are struggling due to the necessary social isolation policies put in place due to the Coronavirus.  But in this episode, you’ll learn that there are still ways you can support your favorite small business.  Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties welcomes your phone calls at 805-963-8657.

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Tips for Hiring a Home Inspector

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Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties shares tips for choosing and hiring a home inspector before purchasing a property.  

To Contact Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, call 805-963-8657.

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Avoid Scams that Prey on Coronavirus Fears!

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BBB of the Tri-Counties issues an urgent warning about emails and texts that appear to come from legitimate organizations but are really a ruse to sell phony cures or information, steal your identity or credit card info.  Be sure to listen to this important episode!  If you have questions, you’re invited to call Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657.  To learn about current scams or to report a scam, visit the BBB Scam Tracker site.  

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Scammers May Steal your Phone Number–How to Stop Them!!

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Did you know that with a few steps, your phone number and phone service can be stolen?!  Phone porting scams are on the rise.  Once scammers have your cell phone number, they can receive your texts and get security codes that are meant to provide you with an extra layer of security! In this episode, you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the phone porting scam.  To contact the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties , call 805-963-8657.  To report or investigate Scams, visit the BBB Scam Tracker site.  

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Avoiding Robo Call Scams

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Did you know that businesses are not allowed to call you via Robo Call without your written permission?  Don’t miss this episode of Your Moment of Trust, from the BBB of the Tri-Counties and find out how to be placed on a DO NOT CALL list.  To contact BBB of the Tri-Counties, call 805-963-8657.  To research or report scams, go to their Scam Tracker site.

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Is your Vacation Rental a Mirage? (Avoiding Phony Vacation Rentals)

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To scammers, Spring Break is just another opportunity to take advantage of people!  Avoid being taken in by crooks who advertise fictitious hotels, resorts and home rentals with these tips from the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties.  Be sure to research or report scams on the BBB Scam Tracker Site.  Or, call the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657.

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Use Cryptocurrency with Caution

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Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties warns consumers to use caution when purchasing or investing in cryptocurrency.  To contact the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, call 963-8657.  To research or report a scam, visit the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker Site.  

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