David Waite - Realtor

David Waite - Realtor What's your home worth? https://hmbt.co/CLZqUJ

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I’m a real estate agent with Premiere Property Group, LLC in Beaverton, OR and the nearby area, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you.

I've been helping Oregon families buy and sell homes since 1991.I've worked through five recessions, a housing collapse,...
06/15/2026

I've been helping Oregon families buy and sell homes since 1991.

I've worked through five recessions, a housing collapse, a pandemic, and one of the fastest rate cycles in modern history.

The market changes constantly.

But you know what never does?

The demand for a place to call home and the fundamentals.

Buy what you can afford. Sell when it makes sense for your life.

Work with someone who tells you the truth even when it's not what you want to hear.

The clients who've done the best over 35 years aren't the ones who timed the market perfectly.

They're the ones who made good decisions with solid information.

If you've got a real estate question, anything at all, I'm always here to give you a straight answer.

No pitch. No pressure. Just experience.

Drop any questions you’ve got below.

Or give me a call: 503-887-5323

This hard truth is gonna upset some people, but it’s what you need to hear.Every month you pay rent, you're building som...
06/14/2026

This hard truth is gonna upset some people, but it’s what you need to hear.

Every month you pay rent, you're building someone else's wealth.

Missing out on equity you could’ve been building for you and your family.

That vacation?

That college tuition fund?

All of these can be funded via real estate… if you know what you’re doing.

That's not a knock to renters.

I totally get it.

Sometimes renting makes sense.

But if you're a veteran who qualifies for a VA loan, and you've been renting for 3, 5, 10 years because you assumed homeownership was out of reach or too complicated…

The numbers are worth looking at.

In the Portland metro, the average homeowner has gained over $100,000 in equity in the last decade.

The average renter?

Only made their landlord that much more wealthy.

The VA loan exists specifically to remove the down payment barrier.

You’ve already earned that by serving our country.

I'm not here to pressure anyone.

But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a story about a veteran who:

Qualifies for VA

The VA loan is by far the best loan for their current situation (sometimes conventional IS better, sometimes it’s not)

By all means, should be using their

But a lender or realtor simply wasn't comfortable navigating the nuances of a VA loan.

I’m here to make sure the decision you're making is based on data.

This ensures you can make an educated decision that’s best for you and your family.

…not some generalized assumption.

Drop a comment below if you’re interested in running the numbers together and seeing what makes sense.

We’ll let the data guide us and build out a custom plan for you and your family.

The veteran foreclosure catastrophe affected over 10,000 people in the last year. If you've been following the news abo...
06/13/2026

The veteran foreclosure catastrophe affected over 10,000 people in the last year.

If you've been following the news about veteran foreclosures — I understand why you're scared.

Over 10,000 veterans lost homes in the past 12 months after the VASP program was cut.

Veterans are talking about it in Facebook groups. The fear is real, and it's spreading.

What I want you to know:

The VA home loan program is separate from the servicing issues driving those foreclosures.

It's still one of the most stable loan products available.

What matters is who you're working with, what your terms look like, and that someone actually explains your options before you sign.

If you have questions about what happened, or what to watch out for, I'm happy to walk through it with you.

There is a bit of nuance to it, but it’s actually not as complicated as many make it out to be.

Comment “VASP” and I’ll give you the insight you need to stay up to date.

Wondering about anything else?

Reply below or reach out at: 503-887-5323

Is there a hidden cost to buying a home you aren’t being told about?The price you offered and the amount you bring to cl...
06/12/2026

Is there a hidden cost to buying a home you aren’t being told about?

The price you offered and the amount you bring to closing are two different numbers.

I've seen buyers shocked at the closing table — not by the mortgage payment, but by closing costs they didn't fully model.

In Oregon, buyers typically pay 2–3% of the purchase price in closing costs.

On a $450,000 home, that's $9,000–$13,500 on top of your down payment.

Title insurance. Escrow fees. Prepaid property taxes. HOA prorations.

Lender fees.
None of this is hidden — but nobody explains it clearly upfront.

The “hidden” cost basically comes from a lack of transparency in order to make a sale that doesn’t fit you and your family’s best interest.

Before you fall in love with a number, let's make sure you have the full picture so you’re comfortable come closing.

Wanna learn more about how it works?

Drop a comment below and I’lll walk you through a real closing process so you can get a look at an actual estimate for any home.

We’ll do a live demo if you want!

Feel free to reach out at: 503-887-5323 if you’ve got any questions in the meantime.

“There’s something seriously messed up with this house.”“What’s wrong with this?”“This house has been on the market fore...
06/11/2026

“There’s something seriously messed up with this house.”

“What’s wrong with this?”

“This house has been on the market forever – something must be wrong with it. We’ll pass.”

The longer a home sits, the more buyers wonder what's wrong with it.

It's not fair. But it's real.

A home that lists at $525,000 and drops to $495,000 after 40 days rarely gets the same offer as a home that is listed at $495,000 on day one.

The price reduction signals the market. And buyers — who are watching closely — start negotiating from the reduced price, not the original ask.

The sellers who net the most aren't always the ones who list highest.

They're the ones who price strategically on day one, generate real competition early, and close before the market has time to go cold on them.

I've been doing this for 35 years.

I'll tell you what your home is actually worth — even if it's not the number you were hoping to hear.

That's the conversation that saves sellers real money.

Here’s the most heartbreaking thing about veteran homebuying in 2026.Some veterans have just... given up on the VA loan....
06/10/2026

Here’s the most heartbreaking thing about veteran homebuying in 2026.

Some veterans have just... given up on the VA loan.

Too many rejected offers. A bad lender experience. An agent who didn't know how to present the offer.

And then 1% down conventional loans started looking easier.

I get it.

But here's what I keep seeing: the veterans who walked away from their benefit, and then came back to it with the right team, almost always say the same thing.

"I wish I hadn't waited."

The benefit is real. The fight is with the people around it, not the loan itself.

If benefit fatigue is where you're at…

I'd love one conversation to show you what it actually looks like done right.

Comment VA below, or drop any questions you’ve got.

I review and respond to each one personally.

Reach out at: 503-887-5323 if you’ve got any burning questions and I’d love to help you out.

The craziest thing I’ve seen after 35+ years in real estate?People waiving their inspection contingency.The inspection c...
06/09/2026

The craziest thing I’ve seen after 35+ years in real estate?

People waiving their inspection contingency.

The inspection contingency isn't just protection.

It's your last clear look at what you're actually buying.

In 2021, a lot of buyers waved them to win.

Some of those buyers found out later — deferred maintenance, foundation issues, aging electrical — what they bought at full price wasn't worth full price.

I’ve heard horror stories of people neglecting to move forward with an inspection and it costing them thousands of dollars that could’ve easily been avoided.

The market has changed quite a bit since then.

You don't have to choose between winning a home and protecting yourself.

Keep the inspection contingency.

Use a good inspector.

And remember:

a well-written offer can still be competitive without handing over your leverage on day one.

If you're trying to balance being competitive with being protected — that's exactly what I help buyers think through.

Drop a comment if you’re curious what I’m seeing that’s helping buyers win without making wild sacrifices.

Just proper market analysis, good positioning, and well-written offer.

Gimme a call: 503-887-5323

Real numbers. Beaverton, Oregon. Right now.Median home price is hovering around $470,000–$490,000 — more accessible than...
06/08/2026

Real numbers. Beaverton, Oregon. Right now.

Median home price is hovering around $470,000–$490,000 — more accessible than most of Portland proper, and still in one of the most in-demand corridors in the metro.

Inventory is tight. Homes priced right are still moving in under 2 weeks in desirable pockets.

What that means for buyers: you need to be ready to move.

Pre-approval in hand, agent relationship established, wishlist narrowed.

What that means for sellers: the window is open… but pricing it right on day one is absolutely crucial.

If not, you could be sitting and losing out on quite literally thousands.

If you're watching the Beaverton market and trying to decide when to make a move?

Let's actually look at your numbers together.

I’d love to provide you with a detailed analysis of what’s actually happening.

This lets you make the best decision possible that’s backed by data – not “what ifs.”

Send me a message and I'll put together a free market snapshot for your specific situation.

Always here for a call or text if you’ve got any burning questions: 503-887-5323

I’ll be completely honest with you...In 2026 – veterans SHOULD be skeptical about buying a home.But it may not be for th...
06/07/2026

I’ll be completely honest with you...

In 2026 – veterans SHOULD be skeptical about buying a home.

But it may not be for the reasons you're told.

Buyer broker fee changes. VASP program cut mid-process.

Lenders quoting terms that weren't accurate.

Realtors pointing buyers toward conventional because they don't understand VA.

The VA.gov comment sections tell the real story:

"Everyone is just trying to make money off me."

I've been working with veterans for over 35 years.

That's not a talking point. It's a track record.

You deserve someone who already knows the program, doesn't need you to explain your own benefit, and isn't adding confusion to an already confusing process.

That's what I show up to do every time.

If you or anyone you know would like to discuss a homebuying / selling strategy that works for you and your family?

Let’s talk.

Drop a comment below or give me a call: 503-887-5323

Something a lot of buyers moving to Oregon don't realize until after closing:Your property tax rate here is capped.What’...
06/06/2026

Something a lot of buyers moving to Oregon don't realize until after closing:
Your property tax rate here is capped.
What’s that mean exactly?

Oregon's Measure 5 limits property taxes to 1.5% of real market value.

And under Measure 50, your assessed value can only increase by 3% per year — regardless of what happens to market value.

That means if you buy a home today and values spike 20% over the next three years, your tax bill barely moves.

For long-term homeowners?

This is one of the most underrated financial benefits of buying in Oregon.

It's also one reason I always compare assessed value to market value when walking buyers through a purchase; there are neighborhoods where this gap is significant.

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