David Waite's New Office is with Keller Williams

April 26, 2014
 

Looking for a Buyer’s agent? You should be….

September 18, 2013

After years of trepidation, homebuyers are finally hitting the housing market. But, as they do, many are making the surprising choice to hunt alone, rejecting the assistance of what's known in real estate as a buyer's agent.

 

Many experts say this is a bad move — worse, for example, than trying to sell a house without an agent. For one thing, in most cases, a buyer doesn't pay an agent; the buyer's agent splits the commission with the seller's agent, so the services are essentially free to t...


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Real Estate Market News thru August 2013 - David Waite has the facts

September 18, 2013

Portland Metro Real Estate Market Report thru August 2013

 Year-to-Date Summary

There have been 19,891 accepted offers and 18,231 closed sales in 2013, up 16.3% from 17,105 pending’s and 18.4% from 15,402 closed sales in the same period last year. The 26,850 new listings so far this year represent a 10.7% increase from the 24,262 entered the first eight months of last year.

Average and Median Sale Prices

The average sales price so far this year is $309,200, up 14.1% from the same period in 2012...


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Christmas for the Troops - Care Packages being put together

October 5, 2011
Once again we are working on sending out Care Packages to the Troops.  We are planning on putting the care packages together on November 11th so please donate or call us before then.

Would you be willing to donate any of the following items? 
• Instant coffee
• Tea bags
• Powdered Gatorade & hot chocolate
• Beef jerky
• Microwave popcorn
• Single serving snack foods/treats
• Granola/power bars
• Hard candy & gum
• Instant meals & soups
• Dried fruit

If you know of an a...

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Portland Oregon: HOME PRICES EDGING UP!

August 19, 2011
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Portland Oregon: HOME PRICES EDGING UP!

I just read this great article in our local newspaper.  It's a rarity to hav...


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Free Phone Call from Overseas Military Memorial Day Sunday May 29th all day!

May 28, 2011

Memorial Day Free Call from Military Overseas
Sunday, May 29 · 12:00am - 11:30pm

Iraq, Afghanistan & Kuwait

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW

Troops and hospitalized veterans in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait can call the U.S for free for a full 24 hours on Sunday, May 29, 2011 courtesy of Sport Clips Haircuts.

The "Free Call Day" will begin at 12:01AM on May 29, and end at 11:59PM May 29 (EST).

Free Call Days are offered at more than 800 MWR internet cafes ...


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Memorial Day Weekend Free Events for Vets plus more!

May 25, 2011

   Memorial Day Weekend Free Events for Vets

                                   Reservist, Active and legal dependents with ID

Free Admission Rose Festival City Fair

      FREE admission May 27 - 30 for Veterans, Reservist, and Active Military and their legal dependents with Valid Military ID

FREE admission June 9 - 12 for Active Military and one guest with valid Military ID

See more info at :  http://www.rosefestival.org/events/cityfair/ 

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Free Mothers Day Phone Calls from Iraq, Afghanistan & Kuwait

May 5, 2011
 
All troops and hospitalized veterans in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait can call the U.S for free for a full 24 hours this Mother's Day-May 8, courtesy of The VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

The "Free Call Day" will begin at 12:01AM on May 8, and end at 11:59PM May 8 (EST).

Take advantage of this Free Call Day and call your Mothers, Sisters, Wives, Aunts and loved ones in the United States!
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To place a call:
Use regular dia...

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Properties in Beaverton & Hillsboro OR under 165K

April 27, 2011
Here are a few great properties and really great deals and I just wanted to make sure you knew these were out there.
 
Interested in more information? Request Information
 
 Description
$164,900
3202 SW ALICIA PL  
Beaverton, OR 97006
Bedroom: 3 | Bathroom: 2.1
MLS# 11417058
www.johnlscott.com/28147
Super nice home in great family neighborhood. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, built-ins,culdsac, fenced yard, stone patio, RV parking, garden, dishwasher, range, refrigerator a...

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Active Military buys home while in Iraq

April 12, 2011

One of my greatest successes this year!  I got a call from Iraq earlier this year from a soldier stationed there who wanted to purchase a property to come home to.  His wife was then living in Kansas where he was prior to being sent to Iraq to fight for our freedom.  This soldier and his wife are expecting their first child in a few months and the only thing on his mind was providing a home for his young family here in Oregon.  After many, many conversations and emails were able to get this V...


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VA Specialist in Oregon


David Waite David Waite has lived in the Portland Metro Area for over 23 years with his wife, Mary and his 3 daughters (Colleen, Maggie & Katie). He was born and grew up in Southern Wisconsin, a huge Green Bay Packer fan and after graduating moved to Corpus Christi TX. David worked in the oil industry and started purchasing rental homes. David and Mary decided after starting their family that they wanted a better quality of life for their family and they moved to the Hillsboro, OR area. David then started his real estate career. He first started working for John L. Scott and he was named Rookie of the Year and has never ever looked back. David's daughters have all grown now, but their lives were filled with activities, swim teams, 4-H and athletics. David's current hobbies include growing hybrid roses, orchids, and a small orchard with various fruit trees, nut trees, grapes and berries. He is especially proud of rescuing animals thus raising many dogs, cats and parrots. David loves spending time with his family, playing golf and traveling. He is a huge sports fan and avid Trail Blazer follower, he especially loves football and follows both college and pro obsessively and loves to follow the golf tour. David has been blessed with a great family and countless friends and he is grateful every day for the richness of his life and tries to share his blessings with everyone he meets. Listing and Selling properties since 1989 * VA Specialist * 1st Time Buyer Specialist * Earth Advantage STAR Program * Residential and Acreage Properties * Platinum Member Million Dollars Club * John L. Scott Presidents Elite Awards * Over $100 Million SOLD!
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