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Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the Santa Barbara weather, surf, interest rates and real estate stats before answering a question from a listener on the pros and cons of buyers and sellers sharing the same agent. This week there were less pending sales than new listings and price changes were significant. David feels it's too soon to tell if an adjustment is ocurring or whether it's simply due to the holiday season. The show ends with the Fur Babies at Home segent as David and Patti discuss their respective pets, especially David's new puppy. To contact David, send him an email at [email protected] or call 805-617-9311.

Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on Santa Barbara's weather, surf, interest rates and sales. Interest rates, which have been shifting slightly, remained low with 30-year conforming loans at 3.125% and jumbo 30-year loans at 3%. There were 31 new listings and of those, only 15 didn't sell. A listener asked why the newspapers are reporting that sales are down, even though they seem to be selling within two weeks. David's take on it is that houses are still selling quickly, there are just less homes on the market for sale. Then David revealed the BIG news, he has a new puppy! Subscribe and tune in next week to learn more about him! Contact David at [email protected] or call 805-617-9311.

Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, gives the latest real estate stats in Santa Barbara and then he and co-host Patti Teel discuss 'forever homes' and why people often end up selling them. To contact David, email [email protected] or call 805-617-9311.

Interest rates and inventory remain low. Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, notes that the real estate market correlates with what's happening in our econonomy. Housing prices are up (as are the cost of goods due to inflation), and inventory is down (like product shortages created by supply chain issues.) David gives sellers a tip about clutter and tells listeners that a cluttered house could scare buyers away. To contact David, email [email protected] or call 805-617-9311.

Host, David Charles Allen, reports that new listings are down substantially in Santa Barbara and multiple offers over asking price continue as the status quo. While the holidays are a busy time, David encourages sellers to consider taking advantage of the 'buyers market' by listing their property now. To contact David, call 805-617-9311 or email [email protected]

Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the latest rain and surf swells in Santa Barbara before reporting the real estate stats. The biggest change was reflected in the pending sales, which fell from 49 last week to 32 this week. He noted that while fewer people list their homes during the holidays, it could help your home to stand out. Animal lovers will want to stay tuned to the end to hear about David's growing fur-baby family. To connect with David about real estate in Santa Barbara, email him at [email protected] or call 805-617-9311.

As firefighters gain control over the latest wildfire raging in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara, David Charles Allen explains that after a natural disaster, home prices may drop for a period of time--until insurance companies will once again offer policies at a normal rate. Interest rates remained very low this week and there were 46 new listings. The weather and surf are beautiful with temperatures ranging from the low 60's to the low 80's. David invites you to contact him with questions about the Santa Barbara real estate market by emailing [email protected], or by calling him at 805-617-9311.

Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, talks about inexpensive, little things that a seller can do to make their property more attractive. Interest rates on conforming 30 year loans remained the same at 3.125% and jumbo 30 year loans fell below 3%, down to 2.875%. The housing supply in Santa Barbara decreased slightly with 44 pending sales and 40 new listings. In the Pooches at Home segment, David and co-host Patti Teel, discuss their beloved pets and their amazing abilities. If you want advice on buying or selling a property in Santa Barbara, call David at 805-617-9311 or email [email protected]

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David Charles Allen reports on the Santa Barbara surf and weather before giving the latest real estate stats which reveal that there was a little bump in the supply of homes for sale. Regarding interest rates, the 30 - year fixed, non-confirming jumbo was at 3.125% this week and the non-conforming jumbo interest rate rose slightly to 3%. David reminds potential buyers that location is of the upmost importance when buying a property. During the Pooches at Home segment David and Patti compare notes about their fur-babies--David has added a cat to the mix in his household. To contact David for real estate advice, email him at [email protected] or call 805-617-9311. If you're interested in keeping up on real estate in Santa Barbara, be sure to subscribe to the HOP.