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The Hop
by Patti Teel
Like so many other industries, the real estate market has been disrupted. But this is leading to some exciting changes such as video open houses and online purchases. During this time of transformation, one thing remains constant-- the dream and satisfaction of home ownership. The HOP will help buyers and sellers to navigate the changing real estate market in real-time. You’ll hear practical advice on purchasing real estate with updates on home buying opportunities, deposits, interest rates, refinancing, creative financing, appreciation, depreciation, and so much more!
Episodes
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Formula to Follow if you Need to Reduce your Home's Sale Price
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...
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Santa Barbara is Dog Friendly--Except when it comes to Renting a Property
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…
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Open Houe Etiquette
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…
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The HOP (Home Ownership Podast) Episode 143
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...
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An End to June Gloom in Site & Airbnb Regulations in Santa Barbara
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...
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June Gloom is not Putting a Damper on Real Estate and the Supply is Building
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...
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Is this the BEST TIME to purchase Property in Santa Barbara? Barbara Corcoran thinks so!
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…
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Real Estate Financing
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...
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Bidding Wars are Back in Santa Barbara!
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...
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Two Charming Santa Barbara Neighborhoods and the Latest Real Estate Stats
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…
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Santa Barbara Listings on the Rise
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…
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Santa Barbara's Spring Housing Market
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...
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The Delicate Dance Between Buyers & Sellers
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...
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The Latest Santa Barbara Real Estate News
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...
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The Pros & Cons of Tiny Homes in Santa Barbara
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 [email protected] or dall 905-617-9311....
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Trust & Transparency Key to a Good Client/Realtor Relationship
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...
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Santa Barbara's West Side & the Latest Real Estate News
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...
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Santa Barbara's Funk Zone & the Latest Real Estate Stats
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 %...
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Santa Barbara Enjoys Rare Snowfall & Another Neighborhood in Santa Barbara on the Rise
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....
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An Up and Coming Neighborhood in Santa Barbara
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 127 [email protected] 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...
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Santa Barbara's Architectural Charm
Host, David Charles Allen from Village Properties: Email [email protected] 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...
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Pros & Cons of Buying Furniture (and pets) with the House
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...
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Santa Barbara Real Estate News & How Goats are Used to Clear the Land
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…
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Mortgage Buy Downs on the Rise
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...
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Santa Barbara
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…
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Looking Back at 2022 and Forward to 2023!
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 the asking price…
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Even with the Holiday Slow-Down, the Market Remains Active
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...
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The Pros & Cons of Purchasing a Condo or a Townhouse VS a House
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 or...
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Finding the Best Loan Terms
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 while it's wise to…
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Higher Home Prices in Santa Barbara may Lead to More Renters & Less Buyers
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 118 David Charles Allen, Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor: After reviewing the latest interest rates and real estate stats in Santa Barbara, David explains why high home prices and rising interest rates may inevitably lead to fewer home…
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Open House Etiquette & Choosing an Agent & Brokerage
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 117: Hosted by David Charles , Village Properties Realtor in Santa Barbara. David reports on the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara real estate stats. He then discusses Open House Etiquette and the importance of choosing the right agent and brokerage....
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The Importance of Pricing a Home Correctly
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 116: Village Properties Realtor and host of the HOP, David Charles Allen, reviews the lates interest rates and sales stats. Thirty-year jumbo loans are at 5.75 % and thirty-year confroming loans are at 6.75 %. This week, there were very few new listings or...
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Insurance Problems may Arise after a Natural Disaster
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 115: Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, gives the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara. Interest rates rose slightly; up to 6.75 % for 30-year conforming loans and 5.625% for 30-year jumbo loans. Regarding the latest sales...
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Higher Interest Rates Affecting People's Ability to Purchase a Home
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 114: Hosted by David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor in Santa Barbara, CA.. Interest rates for 30-year jumbo loans are at 5.375% and 30-year conforming loans are now 6.375%. David noted that these higher rates are impacting affordability, and...
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Interst Rates Rise & New Listings are Down
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Epidosde 113 Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. Interest rates continue to rise and new listings are down. Here are last week's stats: 25 new listings, 24 price changes, 18 closed, 21 pending, 1 expired and 2 coming soon. Interest rates...
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How the Economy Downturn could Affect the Housing Market
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 112, Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. In this episode, David reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats before discussing how an economy downturn could affect the housing market. While large investors could actually...
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Low Supply as Interest Rates Rise
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 111: Hosted by David Charles Allen of Village Properties. As so often happens this time of the year, Santa Barbara has had a heat wave and one day last week it even made it up to the triple digits!! This has caused the ocean water to warm up and there's…
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The Pros & Cons of Pocket Listings
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 110: The weather in Santa Barbara heats up while interest rates remain the same with 30 - year jumbo loans at 4.75% and 30 - year conforming at 5.375%. There were 33 new listings and 41 properties that closed, so there was no buildup of supply. David...
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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 109
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 109: Hosted by Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. David reviews the interest rates and Santa Barbara sales stats. Interest rates didn't change too much this week; 30 - year jumbo loans are at 4.75% and 30 - year conforming loans are at…
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Seller's Hesitancy Leads to Low Inventory
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, someone who sells their home...
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Interest Rates Stay Steady and Pending Sales Rise
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 30 new listings, 15 price…
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Considerations when Purchasing Investment Rental Properties
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…
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The Market is Becoming More Balanced
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 sitting on the market a little longer...
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Interest Rates Up & Down on a Weekly Basis
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 loans are at 4.625% and 30-year conforming loans are at...
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Interest Rates Take a Dip
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 listings. Surprisingly, interest...
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Sell your House Now, or Wait a Year?
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 remained steady with 30 - year…
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The Housing Market Already Responds to Higher Interest Rates
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. As the interest rates continue to rise,...
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Interest Rates Creep up--Still a Limited Supply of Homes for Sale
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 100: The early summer weather is beautiful, from the mid-70's to the low 80's and there is some fun surf to be had! Buyer demand may be waning a bit and this week, there were 40 New Listings, 32 Pending Sales, and 9 Price Changes. At the end of the show,...
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Special Considerations when Building in Santa Barbara
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 99: Last week in Santa Barbara, there were 45 new listings and 36 pending sales--so while inventory is still low, there was some buildup in supply. While there are still multiple offers, they are now seen most often on the mose desireable listings. David...
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The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 98: Market Showing Signs of a Slow-Down
The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 98: Statistics reveal that the Santa Barbara market is cooling down a bit. This week there were 14 price drops and not many huge overbids. David also discusses the many industries that are affected, (from construction to service Industries) when the real...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Like so many other industries, the real estate market has been disrupted. But this is leading to some exciting changes such as video open houses and online purchases. During this time of transformation, one thing remains constant-- the dream and satisfaction of home ownership. The HOP will help buyers and sellers to navigate the changing real estate market in real-time. You’ll hear practical advice on purchasing real estate with updates on home buying opportunities, deposits, interest rates, refinancing, creative financing, appreciation, depreciation, and so much more!
HOSTED BY
Patti Teel
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Like so many other industries, the real estate market has been disrupted. But this is leading to some exciting changes such as video open houses and online purchases. During this time of transformation, one thing remains constant-- the dream and satisfaction of home ownership. The HOP will help...
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