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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 147

David Charels Allen reports on the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara sales stats.  This week, rates remained about the same.  There were only 31 new listings and 36 homes went pending.  With such a low inventory of properties, many homes are still selling quickly.  However, if your property is not selling, David has a suggested formula for reducing its sale's price.  If a couple of weeks go back and you haven't gotten any nibbles, David suggest you reduce the sales price by 10%.  If the house has gotten some showings but not a single offer, David advises you reduce the price by 5%. 

Then, David and his co-host Patti, discuss their fur babies at home.  David has developed a healthy dog treat and topper, called Chowdees.  It's 100% organic, is made from liver and has no added ingredients.  Best of all, it's freeze dried, so you don't have to worry about it getting stale or going bad.  Treat your dog to chowdees.  Visit https://www.chowdees.com

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 146

Week of Aug 5, 2023

David reviews the latest interest rates and real estate sales stats.  While interest rates are up slightly, inventory is low--with only 35 new listings.  There were 16 price changes which indicates that homes are taking longer to sell.  The good news is that people who are looking for a new home can take a little longer to make up their mind and put in an offer.

In the second part of the show, David discusses his new business.  He and his business partner are selling healthy, organic dog treats with a long shelf life.  To learn about it, visit https://www.chowdees.com

To contact David, email him at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call him at 805-617-9311.

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast)  Episode 144

David gives the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara sales stats. He and his co-host Patti, discuss Open House etiquette. While David stresses that you should feel free to ask the Open House Realtor questions about the house you're viewing, he advises that it's a good idea to let the realtor know if you're already working with another realtor.

Then David and Patti shift their attention to The Fur Babies at Home segment. David discusses the benefits of feeding your dog a raw food diet and then discusses his new organic dog treats, Chowdees. To purchase chowdees dog treats, go to https://www.chowdees.com

Week of 7-6 to 7-15-23

Host and Village Properties realtor, David Charles Allen, reviews the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara.  Interest rates dropped almost  a half-percent.  Regarding sales stats, Santa Barbara had 46 new listings, 31, sales closed, and 22 went pending.  Sales seem to be slowing down slightly as summer is in full swing.  If you'd like to talk to David about buying or selling a home, you can email him at https://www.chowdees.com or call him at 805-617-9311.

In the second half of the show, David tells us about his new business, Chowdees.  David has created new, healthy dog treats which are freeze dried and made without additives.  Be sure to check it out at https://www.chowdees.com

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 142

Week of 6/17/2023

Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen

June Gloom continues but sunny skies are predicted for Father's Day and the week that follows.  After reviewing interest rates and the week's sale's stats, David discusses the unique regulations for owners renting out Airbnb's in Santa Barbara.  

To contact David Charles Allen, email David@davidcharlesallen.com, or call 805-617-9311. 

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 141

Week of 6-10-23

There has been little sunshine in Santa Barbara this June so far and temperatures have been in the mid-60's.  Interest rates remain the same at 6 percent.

Regarding this week's sales stats in Santa Barbara, there were:

• 44 New Listings
• 15 Price Changes
• 21 Closings
• 25 Pending Sales
• 4 Coming Soon

David and Patti discuss AI and how it affects the real estate business.  David reminds listeners that relationships are the most important factor when buying and selling real estate and that the main change with AI is some added conveniences for real estate professionals.  

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 140

Week of 6-3-23

Village Property Realtor and host of the HOP, David Charles Allen, reports on interest rates and the latest Santa Barbara sales stats.  Thirty-year jumbo loans are at 6% this week and thirty-year conforming loans are at 6.5%.  

Santa Barbara sales stats are as follows:

• 27 New Listings
• 14 Price Changes
• 24 Pending
• 5 Back on on the Market
• 4 Coming Soon

Patti and David discussed real estate mogul, Barbara Corcoran and her recent prediction that the Best Time to Purchase a Property is RIGHT NOW!  She believes that if people wait until rates go down, more more buyers will be competing--and the bidding wars will be back!  Plus, she reminds us that when interest rates drop, people can always refinance their loans.  

If you'd like to get in touch with David, you can email him at david@davidcharlesallen.com or call him at 805-617-9311.

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 139

With Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com

This week brought cloudy skies and sweater weather in the 60's. Interest rates stayed about the same but new listings dropped to 37, (Last week, new listings were in the 50's.)

David and Patti discuss financing and the different options before the final segment, 'Fur Babies at Home.'

To get in touch with David, dall 805-617-9311 or call 805-617-9311.

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 138 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com

Santa Barbara has had beautiful weather in the 60's and 70's and there have been a couple of South Swells, making surfers happy. This week, there were 50 new listings in Santa Barbara, which is higher than it has been in a long time. 45 listings went into a pending status so there was still not large build-up of supply. Bidding wars, expecially for the most desireable properties, have returned. Santa Barbara is a bit protected from the price reductions that other areas have experienced because there is always a limited supply with no available land to build on, and it's such a desireable area.

At the end of the episode, you'll hear how David's dogs and cat are getting along.

To contact David, call him at 805-617-9311 or email him at david@davidcharlesallen.com

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 137

With Host, Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen:  https://www.davidcharlesallen.com

Again, the number of new listings in Santa Barbara was in the 40's.  Interest rates remained practically the same with 30 - year jumbo loans at 6 % and 30 - year conventional loans at 6.25 %.  Patti and David warned about a number of real estate scams to watch out for before David reviewed two neighborhoods in Santa Barbara: Mission Canyon, and the Santa Barbara Riviera.

The Santa Barbara Riviera properties are more expensive and many of them have amazing views.  Mission Canyon in contrast is set a little further back and is known for its quiet serenity.  In the past, due to fires, insurance rates could be quite high.  

At then end of the episode, David and Patti discusssed their fur babies and had a discussion on dog's eyesight and how it varies from ours.

To get in touch with David, call 805-617-9311 or email him at david@davidcharlesallen.com