The Hop

Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the interest rates and sales stats. As summer ends, the number of new listings has dropped 20%. David discusses whether it's wise to 'fix up' your house before listing it. For Santa Barbara real estate questions, email [email protected], or call 805-617-9311

David Charles Allen, host of Village Properties, reports that due to high prices, many buyers are expanding their search to include Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc. He also reveals a spot where locals can view the city from above the marine layer. To learn more about real estate in Santa Barbara, email [email protected] or call him at 805-617-9311.

David Charles Allen describes Santa Barbara's surf, beautiful weather, low interest rates and a limited number of properties for sale. Still, there are homes to be found and programs that can help with a buyer's down payment. For more information, email [email protected], or call him at 805-617-9311.

David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor and host of The HOP, reports that there were 53 pending sales and 56 new listings in Santa Barbara so there is not a lot of new inventory. Interest rates remained the same; 3% for conforming thirty-year fixed and 2.75% for non-conforming jumbo loans. David reminds listeners that these rates vary as a buyer's credit history, down-payment, and other factors come in to play. He mentioned that there is a lender in Santa Barbara that is covering closing costs for buyers. As usual, David and his co-host, Patti Teel, close the show with their Pooches at Home segment as Patti expresses the joy and frustration of watching her 50 + pound grand dog, a golden retriever puppy named Riley. If you're interested in learning more about the housing market in Santa Barbara, contact David at 805-617-9311 or email [email protected]

Village Property Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on the Santa Barbara surf and gives the latest real estate stats. Interest rates remain low and the housing demand slows down slightly. In the Pooches at Home segment, co-host Patti Teel reports on life in her own Dog House, with her 9-month old Granddog, (a Golden Retriever named Riley.) For information about real estate in Santa Barbara, contact [email protected] or call 805-617-9311

Host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reports on Santa Barbara's secret swells and gives the latest real estate stats. While interest rates have gone up and down slightly, overall, they remain low. Currently, there are two to four hundred homes available for sale, which is much less than in previous years. In the 'Pooches at Home' segment, David and co-host Patti Teel, discuss how to help new dogs in your household to become friends. If you're interested in learning more about the real estate market in Santa Barbara, contact David at 805-617-9311 or email [email protected]

Host of the HOP, and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, gives the latest real estate stats. Interest rates went up a bit, and the number of new homes for sale rose significantly. For more information on the Santa Barbara real estate market, contact David at 805-617-9311 or email him at [email protected]

Host, David Charles Allen, reports the Santa Barbara real estate stats. While prices seems to have leveled out on track homes in Goleta and other neighborhoods, higher-priced houses frequently receive multiple all-cash offers over the asking price. Interest rates remain low and there is also a low supply of homes on the market. For questions about real estate in the Santa Barbara area, contact David at 805-617-9311 or email him at [email protected]

Show host and Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, reveals that in Santa Barbara and nationally, home prices are levelling out. The number of listings throughout the Santa Barbara area remains very low. Interest rates for conforming 30 year fixed loans went up from 2.875% to 3% while non-conforming jumbo loans stayed steady at 2.75%. To reach David for information about real estate in Santa Barbara, call him at 805-617-9311 or email [email protected]

Join host and realtor David Charles Allen to discuss the most recent updates in Santa Barbara Real estate.

If there are any inquiries, comments, questions, or stories you would like to share with The HOP, email [email protected] and follow David on his website, www.davidcharlesallen.com or call direct 805.617.9311