An Up and Coming Neighborhood in Santa Barbara

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26141844/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 127 david@davidcharlesallen.com 805-617-9311 Santa Barbara has had a cold snap, a surf swell and some wind this week. David reviewed the interest rates which went up slightly. The new listings were down slightly and there were 15 price […]

Santa Barbara’s Architectural Charm

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26141772/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, David Charles Allen from Village Properties: Email david@davidcharlesallen.com or call 805-617-9311 Website: https://www.davidcharlesallen.com The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 126 David reviews the latest interest rates for 30-year conventional and jumbo loans and also explains what differentiates them before reviewing Santa Barbara’s sales […]

Pros & Cons of Buying Furniture (and pets) with the House

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25893774/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 125: With Village Properties Realtor and Host, David Charles Allen David reviews the interest rates (which rose slightly this week), along with the Santa Barbara Real Estate Stats.  This week, there were 31 new listings and 27 pending […]

Santa Barbara Real Estate News & How Goats are Used to Clear the Land

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25893396/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 124: with Host, David Charles Allen David reviews the latest interest rates and the Santa Barbara Real Estate sales statistics. There were 32 listings the week of 2/4 with 25 pending sales. In a typical market the number […]

Mortgage Buy Downs on the Rise

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25738014/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast), Episode 124 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen Mortgage rate buydowns are on the rise as homebuyers cope with high interest rates. David discusses the recent beautiful cool weather (with highs in the 60’s) and the surf […]

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Santa Barbara

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25736088/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] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 123   Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen: https://www.davidcharlesallen.com/ David Charles Allen reviews the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara. He said it’s becoming a more balanced market with location, price, and a home’s […]

Looking Back at 2022 and Forward to 2023!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25598850/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] David Charles Allen (https://www.davidcharlesallen.com) reviews Santa Barbara’s real estate in 2022.  The first half of the year was a hot, hot market for sellers.  Inventory was very low; often there were only 150 – 200 properties for sale. There were multiple offers, often over […]

Even with the Holiday Slow-Down, the Market Remains Active

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25498899/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 121 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com David reports that there has been plenty of rain and waves over the holidays, making the surfers happy! Typically, real estate is slow over the holidays because people […]

The Pros & Cons of Purchasing a Condo or a Townhouse VS a House

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25257045/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 120 with Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. https://www.davidcharlesallen.com As usual, David reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara and then he and Patti discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a townhouse […]

Finding the Best Loan Terms

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24993003/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] HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 119 Village Properties Realtor and Host of the HOP, David Charles Allen After reviewing the interest rates and Santa Barbara Real Estate stats, David reminds listeners that different lenders can affect the terms of your loan. He says that […]