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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 reducin...

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 th...

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...

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...

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,...

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 affect...

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...

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...

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 pendi...

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...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 136 With Host, Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com New listings continue to rise in Santa Barbara--and the uptick that usually takes place in March, is happening now. Last week, there were 43 new listings and 36 properties went pending. The temperature has been comfortable, (in the mid-60's) and there have been...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 135 With Host, Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen .   David reviews the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara's real estate stats.  Last week, after a big spike, interest rates dropped down to 5.625% for 30-year jumbo loans and 6% for 30-year conforming loans.  The supply of homes for sale has almost reached 40 but because there are more buye...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 134 In this episode, Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen , reviews interest rates, Santa Barbara real estate stats and the emotional dance between buyers and sellers.  Interest rates took a big jump this week making it harder for those who are in the midst of purchasing a new home.  Regarding real estate stats, there were almost 40 new listings,...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 133 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen The weather in Santa Barbara has been in the 60s, with marine layer fog in various areas.  (If you live in Santa Barbara, you know that one neighborhood may be socked in with fog while a neighborhood only a few minutes away can be perfectly sunny!) David reviewed the latest interest rates and San...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 132 After reviewing interest rates and sales stats in SAnta Barbara, David and Patti discuss Tiny Homes. Lastly, David shares advice on ensuring your pets eat a healthy diet. To contact David, email david@davidcharlesallen.com or dall 905-617-9311. https://www.davidcharlesallen.com

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 131 Host, Village Properties Realtor,  David Charles Allen The rain continues to fall in Santa Barbara with more on the horizon.  This is leading to a springtime that is more vibrant and alive than it has been in years.  Lakes are filling up and plants are thriving.   House prices are not descending but as we all know, interest rates are up.  There were 30...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 130 Host:  Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen David discusses Santa Barbara's West Side; it's cute streets, large lots and propensity to have front and back homes.  He reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats before discussing the latest bank failures and how it could affect the real estate market.  Lastly, David and Patti talk abou...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 129 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen https://www.davidcharlesallen.com More rain is on the horizon for Santa Barbara. Interest rates for both 30 - year jumbo and 30 - year conforming loans went up slightly to 5.75 % and 6.5 % respectively. David discussed the Funk Zone and noted that as more breweries and restaurants opened, it has...

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast), Episode 128 Host, David Charles Allen, reviews the interest rates and latest sales stats in Santa Barbara. Interest rates rose to 5.625% for 30 - year jumbo loans and 6.5 % for 30 - year conforming loans. Several homes sold above their asking price last week. However, there were only 19 new listings, which is well below average. David discussed the Elwood Shores n...

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 changes, which is significant. David reviewed an area in Santa Barbara that has had a huge influx in popularity. Samarkand...

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 stats, The new listings rose to 36, which i...

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 sales.  In a typical market, there are 40 - 60 homes listed but even though the numbers are lower than normal, things are mo...

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 of new listings would be in the 40 to 60 range. Right now, houses are sitting on the market longer but the prices have remained steady. In...

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 swell before turning his attention to interest rates and Santa Barbara real estate stats.  Interest rates remained the same,...

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 condition dictating the price of a house. Then David discusses the construction progress on...