Category Archives: The HOP: Home Ownership Podcast

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15327707/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Patti and David interview realtor and special guest Sheila Mabry. Sheila tells her personal journey of finding a home in Healdsburg, CA. Sheila reveals Healdsburg as an incredible place to live, and many people are moving to Healdsburg from San Francisco during the Corona […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15068129/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] According to a recent survey commissioned by LendingTree, 53% of potential home buyers are more likely to buy a home due to the Corona Virus Outbreak. There are a few reasons why people consider investing in Real Estate during this time. For one, people […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15007046/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Sunny weather in Santa Barbara means that it is a great time to get outside and enjoy summertime. Sales in the real-estate market begin to pick up. A special shout-out to Dave’s friend Kim, who is looking to buy and sell a home. If […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14921657/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this week’s episode of the HOP, Village Properties realtor David Charles Allen discusses the current fluctuating real-estate market conditions. The market is starting to pick back up, where pending sales and active sales are about equal. This means the new listings available are […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14831057/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This episode of the HOP features Julee Shea, director of sales at Maravilla Senior Living Community in Santa Barbara, CA. Maravilla is a beautiful senior and assisted living community with luxury accommodations that empower seniors to live the best life possible. Maravilla provides seniors […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14674604/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Village Properties realtor David Charles Allen is happy to announce that his offices are now open as of June 1st! As businesses begin to reopen after quarantine, special precautions are being mandated across the country to ensure the well-being of all customers. Open Houses […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14583908/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Realtor David Charles Allen and host Patti Teel speculate about the overall real estate market impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic. David talks about the buying and selling process during this challenging economic time. It is clear that home sales are much lower than […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14483183/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host and realtor, David Charles Allen, talks about the unprecedented market impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic. He explains different strategies to take when finding the perfect listing price for the home you want to sell. David talks about good views and good surf – […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14310989/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Realtor, David Charles Allen reviews the current mortgage rates, which are shifting daily.  On the day of this recording, they were at 3.375% for a conforming 30-year fixed mortgage (for a person with average credit, and 20% down.)  The rate for a non-conforming jumbo […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14162693/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, David Charles Allen talks about the pros and cons of loan forbearance.  As always, he gives the latest mortgage rates and surf report–and listeners’ stories are shared on the  ‘It’s a Beautiful Life’ segment.’ Patti talks about architect Julia Morgan and […]