Category Archives: The HOP: Home Ownership Podcast

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24129060/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] BBB of the Tri-Counties reminds us that owning a pet can bring your family much joy, but taking care of a dog, cat, or other animal comes with significantcosts too. Unfortunately, this year, many pet owners have found themselves in a heartbreaking situation, forced […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24125679/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 108: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charlles Allen. Sellers in Santa Barbara don’t seem very motivated to sell right now. Last week, thee were only 25 new listings and 17 price drops. Because interest rates are up, […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24048765/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 107, Hosted by David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor. Last week interest rates remained the same at 4.375% for 30 – year jumbo loans and 4.875% for 30 – year conforming loans. Regarding the sales stats, there were […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24035727/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] Electric bicycles — or e-bikes – allow riders to go farther and faster than a standard bicycle. Riding an e-bike instead of driving a car can help you lower your carbon footprint, save on gas money, and stay active.  E-bikes come in many models […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23984955/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] he HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 106: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. In this episode, David reviews the interest rates and sales stats before discussing things to consider when purchasing investment properties as rental income. Interest rates were down a bit […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23937684/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 105: For the last couple of years, it has definitely been a Sellers Market but Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP (David Charles Allen), feels that the market is becoming a little more balanced. Houses are […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23772296/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 104: It was a beautiful week in Santa Barbara with temperature in the 70’s. Surfers may be in for a treat as a South Swell may be coming. Interest rates have been up and down. Currently 30-year jumbo […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23698730/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 103:  Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, David Charles Allen, gives the latest Santa Barbara Real Estate Stats.  Last week. there were 40 new listings, 12 price changes, 36 coming soon, 24 pending and 10 expired […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23581484/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 102: Hosted by David Charles Allen of Village Properties. Santa Barbara has been a bit warmer than usual with temperatures in the 80’s and very little June gloom, which is often prevalent this time of year. Interest rates […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23475599/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 101: The BIG NEWS is that the FEDs have raised interest rates, up to 5% for 30-year jumbo loans and 5.625% for 30-year fixed conforming loans. This hike in interest rates is already affecting the real estate market. […]