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Blair Paul
Though born in Alaska where I still have many family roots, I was raised in the Bryant neighborhood of North Seattle and my wife, Jan, in Hawthorne Hills. These are neighborhoods that butt up to each other about a mile northeast of the University of Washington and 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. After college, Jan and I returned to our home turf to raise our own family and where we live to this very day.
I graduated from Seattle’s Bryant Elementary, Eckstein Middle and Roosevelt High Schools. Next was a political science degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA and finally, back to the University of Washington for my law degree in 1970. I practiced law in Seattle exclusively from then until 1986 when I was licensed to sell real estate. For a while I practiced in both fields, exclusively moving to a real estate career with Windermere in 1991, though I do keep my Bar admission current and in good standing. We moved to RE/MAX in October of 2007. |
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My Activities and Interests.
I am Tlingit Indian from southeast Alaska and a member of the Tlingit-Haida Central Council. Over the years I’ve been affiliated with other Indian programs including United Indians of All Tribes which operates the Daybreak Star Center at Discovery Park, the Seattle Indian Health Board, Kinatechitapi (employment) and the Seattle Indian Services Commission.
I’ve also enjoyed an interest in architectural and urban history which led me to become a charter member and first president of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation as well as a member and chair of the Pioneer Square Preservation Association.
Other activities include various positions in our church, the Sand Point Community United Methodist Church, coach and Judiciary Committee Chair in Seattle Youth Soccer and a board member and attorney for the Alcohol/Drug 24-hour Help Line |
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Jan Paul
I was born and raised in Seattle. In fact, not far from where we live now. I attended the University of Washington and continue to be a loyal Husky fan. Although Blair and I graduated in the same class from Roosevelt High School, we didn’t actually become acquainted until later. We married in 1970 and raised four daughters, all of whom live in the Pacific Northwest.
I feel I have grown up with the city. I remember it well pre-freeway and, although I love to travel, I’ve always been glad to return to my Seattle home where I can take advantage of that favorite pastime of sitting in front of a cozy fire with a book and a great cup of coffee, listening to rain on the roof. I’m an enthusiastic booster of the delights of living in this area and love helping Blair work with people who will be living here too. Seattle’s ethnic diversity and its many cultural and civic programs, combined with our easy access to outdoor activities, make it an excellent place to live for all ages. |
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As our daughters grew up, I held various offices in the PTA organizations of their schools and also enjoyed being a leader of their Camp Fire groups. All four of the girls played soccer and Lacrosse. Blair and I loved going to their games and getting acquainted with the other parents who were there to cheer on their kids. When our twins, Rachel and Rebecca, started kindergarten at Bryant Elementary School, I also started back to school. I began working as Administrative Secretary at West Woodland Elementary School. I worked there for 20 years and left in June of 2006. That year I was awarded the "Outstanding Educator Award" by the PTSA. Since then I've been working full time with Blair.
I have had my real estate license since 1992 and have worked with Blair as his Assistant during that time. We publish a newsletter, Our Home Page, which, in addition to timely information on the real estate market, includes an article on the history of a Seattle landmark or neighborhood. I find myself becoming more interested in Seattle’s history with each article I write. Our newsletter has included articles on the Burke-Gilman Trail, Husky Stadium, Ravenna Park, the Alaska-Yukon Exposition and the development of University Village. Just click on “newsletter” on the index on the left of the website to access our current and past newsletters. |
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