Catherine Barden

"Real Estate Consultant"

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	Basic Brokerage Solutions
Location:	San Diego
Web sites:	Real Estate Resources
	Your Guide to Real Estate in San Diego County
Phone:	(760) 815-3866

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Catherine Barden is agent who knows the local San Diego Market. I have my website at http://www.coastalhomeinsandiego.com for advertising for sellers homes, plus my high presence on craigslist and the MLS. I can be reached at 760.815.3866

I have a great web site for all your real estate resources. http://www.coastalhomesinsandiego.com

Any comments and contributions I provide on Trulia, or any other electronic or print media, do not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate guidance are directed to the licensed professional of their choice for review of all details. An appointed and retained representative can provide specific guidance.

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"It is with great pleasure that I wish to commend your office for the excellent service our family received during our recent real estate transactions. Even more so, I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to Catherine Barden for her support and superior professionalism in handling both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. Catherine is an exceptional realtor; she is intelligent, detail oriented with great communication skills, and understands the real estate market even in the complicated transition period that we are currently passing through. Catherine was very efficient in handling the paperwork, organizing inspections and explaining to us the step by step the procedures involved in both selling and purchasing a home. Although this is a challenging time to market a house, Catherine’s advice and negotiation skills provided us the opportunity to sell within a short period of time for a fair price and to quickly find a replacement house that has great value for the price. Catherine was just a delight to work with. We highly recommend Catherine Barden as she is an excellent realtor for either selling or purchasing a home. Please feel free to use my name and this letter for reference purposes. Sincerely, Wayne A. Bryant 32 Meritage Common #106"
Wayne Bryant Wed Apr 16

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Hello, is this home for sale now? I'd like to buy it -- seriously. Please call Stella at (619) 297-2302. Tks

Asked Sun Nov 16 2008, 15:21 by Stella - San Diego - Home Buying - 3 answers

Catherine Barden answered:

Hi Stella,

Rhea is correct this amount is the default amount due to the bank and maybe taxes. It doesn't necessarily mean it will be foreclosed. The owner still has time to try and get there loan caught up. They could also try a short sale and help there credit.

A lot of websites pull from the county records and you get raw data.

hope this helps , there are some good deals,, but not this low - Sun Nov 16 2008, 17:02

Typically, how quickly will escrow close after the lender has wired the funding?

Asked Thu Nov 13 2008, 08:45 by Sj - San Diego - Home Buying - 5 answers

Catherine Barden answered:

Sj

It depends on the bank. Has the lender signed the final HUD. If they have then it will record shortly after funding and in San Diego county that can be done on the same day.

However getting the final HUD signed can take up to a week. I would ask your realtor whether the final HUD has been signed, and if has not don't fund until it does or you will be paying interest on a home you can't record on.

hope this helps - Thu Nov 13 2008, 12:39

Is now a good time for a Canadian investor to purchase real estate in San Diego?

Asked Sun Nov 9 2008, 16:05 by Dustin Tysick - San Diego - Home Buying - 7 answers

Catherine Barden answered:

Hi Dustin,

I think it is a great time to buy property in San Deigo. The interest rates are staying around 6% or under and the home prices in certain areas have dropped as much as 30%. I have a few REO in the North County of San Diego. When these going on the market they are usually sold within two to three days.

However even with being a great buyers market in San Diego, CA it depends on what you are tyring to do. I have some out of town clients buying home here to rent in the winter months and come and enjoy in the summer time.

Let me know if you need any help, I work full time in Real Esate. Or feel free to visit my website at http://www.coastalhomesinsandiego.com - Mon Nov 10 2008, 15:19

what do you need in order to get into a house in this market being a first time buyer?

Asked Wed Oct 29 2008, 13:54 by Amy Smith - San Diego - Home Buying - 6 answers

Catherine Barden answered:

Hey Amy,

I would recommend you first talk to a good lender with experience with first time home buyers. I have one I could recommend. After the meeting with the lender you will than better understand what you can afford and what it will cost on a monthly basis. Your payment you are going to have to make every month is very important. If more people read the fine print and understood what types of loans they were getting into we might not be in this mess.

I am a realtor who handles the San Diego Area. I have a great website with lots of information for buyers and sellers. Please feel free to visit my site or give me a call for any real estate needs.

Good Luck! Catherine Barden - Wed Oct 29 2008, 15:42

Has this property sold?

Asked Sat Oct 18 2008, 12:18 by Susan - 92009 - Home Buying - 4 answers

Catherine Barden answered:

Hi Susan,

Yes this home is still available kindof. The home is a short sale and according to the MLS it has an offer waiting lender approval. I am currently waiting for lender approval on a home not to far from there and it has been two weeks and I haven't got an answer. If you want to write on a short sale you have to be very patient.
Please feel free to visit my website I have more info on short sales and REO's. I am an agent who works in that area its a great place to live.

Catherine Barden - Sat Oct 18 2008, 13:44

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