Paul's Northwest Blog

2009-10-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

WOW. It got down to 13 degrees last night!! Which makes fly fishing more challenging. I can only get about 5 casts before the eyes in my fly rod freez up binding the fly line in the eyes. But that's only a minor hazard. Looking forward to getting to Lake Lenor and some big Lahouton Cutthroats in the next week or so. It's that time of year. I'll let you know.

Real estate is picking up, despite the weather. 40 of the 94 agents in our office are involved in Brian Buffini's 100 days of Greatness at $399 a pop. That's quite a committment for our office. I'm part of the group even though I've been coached through the Buffini system. It's great to hone the disciplines and has really begun to deepen my database.

If you know anyone looking for a ranch style home on an acre, zoned for 3 large animals, with a 30x40 shop with a 12' door close to town (in Greenacres, WA), I've got just the property listed for $265,000.

2009-10-05T18:26:00.000-07:00

What a great time out on Amber Lake, just south and west of Cheney, WA. We got on the lake about noon time. We left as the sun set about 6:00pm. I bagged about 18 Rainbows using a #20 pheasant tail nymph and a #18 gold ribbed hairs ear. That's the way to spend a Wednesday afternoon in this country. Next stop, Rocky Ford!!! The picture of this one is typical. I didn't catch a fish under 17".

Here's a "fish of a different kettle." Know anyone that might be interested in a 5 bed rancher on a quarter acre lot that has been completely updated, in a very desirable neighborhood in Spokane Valley. There is 1740 square feet on the main level and soo much more. Check it out at www.SpokaneHomeInfo.com.

Next 100 Days!!

2009-09-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

What a great Fall it's been. Warm days; leaves turning; cool nights - fall is without question the best time in the northwest!! And I'm heading to Amber Lake tomorrow after my morning business meeting. I'll let you know what turns up.

Our real estate office had about 90 agents. Today, we started Brian Buffini's 100 days to greatness. I've been involved with the Buffini referral based system for several years now, but 40 of our 100 agents signed up for this at the personal cost of $400. each. The next 100 days is going to be a great ride for us all. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Anyone know anyone interested in a waterfront condo on the Spokane River, downtown Spokane, 15 feet from the water and walking distance to Gonzaga University? If so, let me know. Asking $595,000. See it at http://www.spokanehomeinfo.com/

First Post!

2009-09-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Not done this before. I was born in the "Smith Corona" era (and that's not a beer!). So this "techno" stuff is a stretch for me. But life is good in the inland northwest. Warm fall days, cool nights, hatches starting to come off the local lakes and river and real estate is starting to pick up a bit. The "Stimulus Plan" hasn't stimulated much in our market, however the $8,000 tax credit did help a bit. It needs to be continued. If you know of anyone interested in one of the better waterfront buys, take a look at this one on http://www.spokanehomeinfo.com/. It's in Post Falls, ID and you can boat 9 miles to the Coeur d'Alene Resort on Lake Coeur d'Alene or an additional 30 miles to St. Maries on the St. Joe River that feeds the Lake on the south end. What a lifestyle!