Valerie Nelson
Broker, CRS, ABR, SFR, CSP
- Direct: 541-330-8532
- Fax: 541-330-7032
- Cell: 503-260-8356
- nelsonv@hasson.com
- Bend Office:
541-330-8500 - 233 SW Wilson Ave Suite 102
Bend, OR 97702
Serving Your Real Estate Needs
Being a Realtor means more than selling homes. It's about people, families and their hopes and dreams. It's about a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise. People trust me with their single largest asset, and it's a responsibility I take very seriously.
I am committed to high standards and ethics, both professionally and personally. My goal is to serve you with an organized, well informed experience whether it's while your dream home is being built, assisting you in finding the perfect home or if you allow me the privilege of Listing your current home, so that you can relax in confidence.
Please feel free to call me anytime if I can assist in your real estate needs.
My News
The Time to Buy is NOW!
- •The Federal Reserve Board's purchase of Mortgage Backed Securities ends March 31st and mortgage interest rates may rise. •FHA upfront mortgage insurance premiums increase from 1.75% to 2.25% on April 5th. •The FHA minimum down payment is set to increase in April. •FHA allowed seller contributions for buyer's closing costs and prepaids will drop from 6% to 3% in April.
Distressed Properties
- Did you know that in February, over 65 percent of Real Estate transactions that Closed in Central Oregon involved distressed properties? This means that over 65 percent were either in Short Sale status or Foreclosure. This number has gone down slightly from last month's rate of 69%.
In these challenging times, it's hard to know which way to turn. Being SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource) certified, I am available to assist you as you navigate your options.
If there can be a "silver lining" in all this, it would be that it's a perfect time to buy! There are fantastic prices, good inventory and Interest Rates are low. You're probably noticing that Interest Rates are slowing creeping up, so if you're thinking about purchasing a home soon, please don't hesitate to call me and allow me to put my experience to work for you!
My Links
- Life in Central Oregon
- Hope Now
- Homebuyer Tax Credit
- Bend Chamber of Commerce
- City of Bend
- Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Economic Development for Central Oregon
- Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
- Central Oregon Schools
- St. Charles Medical Center
- Bend Parks & Recreation
- Central Oregon Visitors Association
- Redmond Chamber of Commerce
- Bend Bulletin