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May 24, 2022

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 97: David Charles Allen gives the latest interest rates and Santa Barbara Real Estate Stats. This week, there were 44 new listings and 49 pending sales, reducing the number of homes available for sale. There were 14 price changes and many of them can be accounted for by price...


May 14, 2022

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 96 with David Charles Allen: David reports on interest rates and the latest Santa Barbara sales stats. This week, there are 54 new listings, more than there have been in months. Jumbo 30 - year loans are at 4.875% and Conforming 30 - year fixed loans are at 5.125% David...


May 6, 2022

David Charles Allen, Village Properties Realtor, and host of the HOP, shares the Santa Barbara sales stats and latest interest rates.  Thirty-year fixed jumbo loans are up to 4.5% and 30-year conforming loans rose to 5.125%.   Higher interest rates affect first-time homebuyers the most.  David reviews other towns...


May 3, 2022

The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 94: Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen, advises buyers to be prepared before they start shopping for their next home. Santa Barbara continues to have a low supply of inventory and a big demand. If you need a loan, it can be tough to compete. Sellers often prefer a...