One of the things I love about my job is that I have to inspect home construction projects every month throughout North Central Washington, which allows me time to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of our area. I recently made my monthly trip up to Winthrop and Mazama in the Methow Valley, and (I apologize to our Puget Sound area readers), it was nothing like my old commute on 405 and I-5 in my past life.

For those that want to escape the rat race and can tele-commute, you ought to check out the Methow or other parts of Okanogan County.  I have been financing several lot and land purchases in the area, and there are a lot of choices from small lots in the pines to sprawling large meadows.  This isn't Detroit, so don't expect giveaway prices; but spend a couple days up here breathing in the fresh air surrounded by the stillness, and ask yourself what peace is worth.  No lot at any price in suburbia can give you that.  

The real sale comes Monday morning when you are back in traffic at home after spending a weekend in the Methow Valley, when you ask yourself all kinds of questions about what really happens if I win the rat-race anyway?  Just make sure you keep your Realtors card with you so you can call back and make that offer on your own piece of paradise.

I look forward to meeting you when I come up and inspect your new cabin construction project.