Guess what?? I'm now engaged! On July 28th, I asked Mary Travisano to marry me
and she accepted. No date has been set as of now.

The table is all set before arrriving at Mary's home,
where I proposed. She was with me and didn't have a clue!

A photo of us at my niece Amy's wedding --- and one of us on vacation at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

After reviewing my website, I realized that I didn't provide an account of sales for year 2008 or 2009.

In 2008, I started off well but by the fall of that year, seemed like most Buyers put everything in a HOLD position. Unsure about the economy and hearing of the declining real estate market, many Buyers took the 'wait and see' approach. I ended up having only 30 sides of transactions at a total of $3.4 Million, not nearing my goal of 50 set the year before.

Although 2009 was a difficult year with the economy and people losing their jobs, I was quite surprised that my final numbers registered at 51 sides of transactions and $5.4 Million...my best ever! I attribute many of the sales to the First Time Home Buyer Credit government program and working with the banks on several foreclosures.

For the year 2010, I would like to set the bar at 50 sides of transactions with a $5 Million total in sales. The First Time Home Buyer Credit expires on April 30, 2010 for writing up the contract but can take as long as 60 days to close until June 30, 2010. In addition, the government has offered a $6,500 credit for a Buyer who has lived in their homes for at least the last 5-years and sells that one in order to purchase another home within the same time period as above. Income limitations and other restrictions apply but I feel this will help with sales for the first part of 2010.

Current interest rates are very competitive, around 5%-5.25% for a 30 year fixed rate. There is still one 100% Financing program out there but the address of the property must qualify...Many parts of Westmoreland County do! Also, the FHA is requiring only 3.5% down and the rest can be either contributed by the Seller of even gift funds from a family member (just what THEY want to hear....).

I'm wishing all of you a healthy and safe 2010.

In April, I'll be going on my seventh mission trip to Urraco, Honduras with a small group of friends from New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Our project for this year is to reconstruct a walking bridge across a river that was destroyed during Hurricane Felix in the fall of 2007. It's been reported that 2 kids have died while making an attempt to cross on a single cable that remains attached to both sides.

The total cost of the project is $7,000 of which $1,711 has already been donated by a church from Indiana, PA. I am asking for donations of any amount to help us reach our remaining goal of $5,289. ProPapa Missions America is a non-profit organization and your donation is completely tax deductible.

ProPapa Mission America
Dave Nedley-Bridge Project
PO Box 71
St. Benedict, PA 15773

Upon my return, I'll have photos of our bridge project posted here on the website. Thanks for your consideration....

Check out all the "old" news from [2008] in this archived page.

Check out all the "old" news from [2007] in this archived page.

In 2005, I once again had over $4,000,000 in sales and 33 closed transactions. For this, I was awarded the Performance PLUS Diamond Award by the Westmoreland Realtors Association. The Performace PLUS Diamond is the highest award offered by the board.

Check out all the "old" news from [2005] in this archived page.

Check out all the "old" news from [2004] in this archived page.

Check out all the "old" news from [2003] in this archived page.

Check out all the "old" news from [2002] in this archived page.

Like I said...

You asked for it. If you're here, you wanted to know this stuff.

This isn't about bragging... I want you to see what I've accomplished and how I enjoy being involved in my community. I'm proud of my achievements and I want you to know that I am serious when it comes to helping you in any way I can.

Dave