The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast, Episode 3) It’s a Beautiful Life

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A lot of ground was covered in this episode.  Host and realtor, David Charles Allen, reported on mortgage rates along with the Santa Barbara Surf Report, qualifying for a home loan, how stay at home orders have stalled the real estate market in Los Angeles and other areas, retirement homes, vacation rentals and more.  The featured neighborhood in this episode is Santa Barbara’s beautiful Hope Ranch.  Lastly, David, Patti, and listeners shared stories about their pets.  As always, you’re invited to share stories about your own beautiful life and neighborhood, your pet stories, and questions or comments about real estate.  Email david@davidcharlesallen.com

A special thank you to Tyler Gray, from Wells Fargo Mortgage for information on the latest interest rates. 

 

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Rick Copelan Warns Us about Scams Taking Advantage of the Coronavirus Crisis

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Rick Copelan, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, warns listeners about scams offering phony pre-approved loans.  He reminds us that scam artists create a sense of urgency because they want you to act before you have a chance to check out their offer and come to your senses.  To report or investigate a scam, visit the BBB Scam Tracker site.   For more warnings related to the current Coronavirus crisis, don’t miss this episode!  

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

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Tips to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Scams

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With the current Coronavirus pandemic, scammers are constantly changing their tactics to catch people off guard.  These tips to avoid being scammed come from Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties.  Call them at 805-963-8657.  To report or investigate scams, go to Scam Tracker.  

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Recognizing Work from Home Scams

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Many companies are quickly making arrangements for employees to work from home and others are fast tracking policies to meet the requirements of shelter-in-place orders issued by state officials.  These actions are making it an even higher risk of people being targeted by scammers, especially through phishing emails or through an unsecured network connection.  To learn about scams, visit the BBB Scam Tracker Site.

Or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657.

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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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