David Merrick

Cascade Hasson | Sotheby’s

Realtor/Advisor

LICENSE# 124951

david.merrick@cascadehasson.com

(360) 947-1625


David Merrick assists customers using HomeFundIt to raise their down payment by pledging $1 for every $1 crowdfunded up to $750.00

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Boost your down payment with HomeFundIt!

Three ways to get into your new home faster

Easy online registration

Collect down payment gifts instantly from family and friends through the easy-to-use, online platform.

Chose crowdfunding, Up It, or both

Get extra pledges toward your down payment when you shop at over 1,000 participating online retailers.

Grant 1

Earn up to $2,000 towards your closing costs. Match down payment gifts $2 for every $1 received.

Get Down Payment Gifts

  • Sign up online, set up your campaign page, and set your down payment goal.

  • Share your unique campaign link with family, friends, or anyone else in your network.

  • Anyone can give gifts up to $5,000 each, online, with a debit or credit card. No taxes or fees. No offline paperwork.

  • First time buyers can get $2 for every $1 raised through down payment gifting, up to the lesser of $2,000 or 1% of purchase price, towards closing costs.

Get Even More When You Shop

  • When you or your supporters shop online at over 1,000 participating retailers through the UpIt link on your campaign page, a percentage of your purchase is pledged to your down payment.

  • Participating retailers pledge anywhere from 1% to 50% back on your purchase. Earn on average 7.5% per purchase!

  • You and your supporters can start shopping with UpIt as soon as you set up your campaign page.

  • BONUS! Get $2 for every $1 pledged through UpIt shopping. This includes your purchases and your supporters’ purchases.

  • Download and install the UpIt Chrome Extension to make it easy to grow your down payment every time you shop at participating retailers.

About Me

Hi, I’m David Merrick. I help first-time buyers navigate the home-buying process with clarity, patience, and zero pressure. From understanding financing and inspections to knowing what truly matters in today’s market, my goal is to make sure you feel informed and confident at every step. I also work with HomeFundIt, a modern down payment strategy that allows friends and family to contribute toward your home purchase in a secure and transparent way. For many first-time buyers, this can be a smart, creative solution to help bridge the gap to homeownership without added stress or awkward conversations. As a dual-licensed agent in Oregon and Washington with Cascade Hasson | Sotheby’s International Realty, I combine local market expertise with a calm, supportive approach. My focus is simple: help you buy your first home feeling prepared, protected, and genuinely excited about what’s ahead.

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Realtor Disclaimer: David Merrick is a licensed real estate broker in Oregon and Washington with Cascade Hasson | Sotheby’s International Realty. Information provided is for educational purposes and is not legal or financial advice.

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