Call McHugh Realtors for all your real estate needs. Alan, Paul, Rochelle, Jane and Patrick are ready for your call. If you are looking to retire or relocate, Sequim is a great place to live. With 300 sunny days a year, every day is a good day!
Home sales in May increased over April and prices continue to zero in on what the buyers are looking for. Numbers are average.
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Mother Nature threw a couple snowballs at us in Sunny Sequim with some extra snow for the year. Spring took just a little longer to arrive. But arrive it has. Buyers are starting to step out into the sunshine and look to buy some real estate. And as the average sales prices show, the buyers are calling the shots. Looking at April compared to March the average sold prices are down $50,000.
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In today's economy of rising oil prices, (the per barrel price hit $109 yesterday), people are looking for ways to save money at the gas pump.
Some folks are ecologically minded and have purchased hybrid cars. Not only are they saving in gas purchases, they are not harming the enviroment through use of the electric engines.
Some people have dusted off their trusty old bicycles and ride them to and from work. There is one man I know in Sequim who still rides his 1965 Schwinn around town.
As for me, I've begun riding the bus. I figured that by buying a $36 monthly pass, I'm saving about $100 per month in fuel costs. That was before this latest hike in gas prices took affect.
Before you ask, "But Kathy, how do you show properties to your clients???" I'm not an actively licensed agent. I get paid weekly by my boss, the broker, to keep the office open and available to anyone who might need us. Active Rain is my attempt at bringing clients in the door via the internet or AR referrals.
Clallam Transit is the company that gets me to and from work. They have 12 Routes that span the whole county. Most routes focus on Port Angeles and shuttles people to Peninsula College, the Lower Elwah Reservation and other areas in town. The busses connect Diamond Point to Sequim on the east side and on the west, Forks and Clallam Bay to Port Angeles. I travel on Route 30, the Port Angeles/Sequim Commuter.
Clallam Transit is also partnered with other bus companies on the Olympic Peninsula. If you wanted to go shopping in Port Townsend, you can pick up a connecting Jefferson Transit bus in Sequim. You could even travel around the whole of the Olympic Peninsula on a day pass through the partnership of the Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor Transit companies.
Clallam Transit is a great way to get around the county for all reasons.
If you are looking to relocate to the North Olympic Peninsula, call McHugh Realtors and we can help with all your real estate and relocation needs.
Every town in the US has a city park of some sort. A place for all their citizens to gather together, celebrate, relax, or play. Carrie Blake Park serves that purpose for Sequim.
This wonderful city park sits on approximately 35 acres on the east side of town along Blake Ave.
It is a wonderful park that has may activities for the young, old, wildlife, and pets. Carrie Blake Park has been and continues to be a favorite gathering spot for Sequim residents and visitors for years.
Carrie Blake Park is home to Sequim's convention center, The Guy Cole Convention Center. Outside the center are picnic areas and a gazebo. This is a popular place for wedding receptions in the summer.
There are swings and jungle gyms for the little tikes and a skate park for the older and more adventures kids.
The Olympic Discovery Trail travels through the park and makes for a great walking or biking trail.
On the Water Reuse Park side, enthusiasts sail their RC sailboats each weekend at the small pond there. In the summertime, you can go to the outdoor theater for music and a movie. The music is provided by the Sequim City Band. The movies are family friendly and enjoyable for all.
Bring your four-legged friends to the off leash park to romp and play with his friends.
As you enter Carrie Blake Park you are greeted by the beautiful Friendship Garden that was dedicated to Sequim's sister city, Shiso City, Japan. It is a beautiful garden and well taken care of by Master Gardeners.
Other events held at Carrie Blake Park is the annual Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Dog Show as well as Senior Softball at the two ball diamonds.
Sequim is proud of her Gold Medalist, Matt Dryke. In 1984, Matt won gold in the Skeet Shooting competition. He also holds the world record for the 200x200 shoot. A plaque and bust of Matt is proudly displayed at Carrie Blake Park.
As you look at Sequim for your relocation, remember that Carrie Blake Park is here for your whole family's enjoyment.
Hurricane Ridge is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier tourist spots. Located in the Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge is 5,240 feet above sea level and boasts some of the most beautiful views in the nation.
Olympic National Park is a natural playground for locals and visitors alike. Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, and skiing are just a few of the many things a person can do in the park.
Yes, I said skiing. 
Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area is one of 3 remaining ski lift operations in national parks. The courses are groomed and perfect for the beginner as well as the advanced skier. It is a small family oriented ski operation that won't hurt the pocketbook. Hurricane Ridge boasts 1 poma lift and 2 rope tows. Lift tickets may be purchased at the ski trailer at the ridge. Day passes cost $25 for all lifts.
Ski equipment rentals are available at the Hurricane Ridge visitors center on the lower level. This is skis only. If you are a snowboarder, rentals must be made elsewhere. In Port Angeles, the best place to rent snowboarding equipment is North by Northwest.
Hours of operation are Saturday and Sundays only from 10am to 4pm and some holidays during the winter season. This season lasts from mid-December to March. Hurricane Ridge receives up to 400 inches of powder each year. It's great skiing fun. I know families who plan their weekends around "skiing the Ridge."
When you arrive at the park, there is a $15 entrance fee. Or you can buy an annual pass for just $30. This is a great deal as you can plan many other weekend vacations to any part of Olympic National Park and enjoy its wonders throughout the year.
The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club also provides a 6 week ski & snowboard school for children from toddler age and up. Other offerings at Hurricane Ridge in the winter are snow shoe hikes, a place for sledding, and cross country skiing.
For more information about Hurricane Ridge winter sports, check out the Winter Sports Club website.
For information on conditions at Hurricane Ridge call the Park at 360-565-3131.
We are a small boutique real estate company specializing in personal and professional services. All your real estate needs under one roof.
McHugh REALTORS, a major force in Sequim real estate since 1967, takes pride in providing professional personalized service to our customers and clients.
Larry McHugh founded the firm of McHugh Realtors in Sequim on the North Olympic Peninsula in 1967. He spent the next 20 years marketing the city and the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and became an acknowledged expert about the area and its properties. His eldest son Paul joined him in the business, and in 1987 Paul and his wife Rochelle bought McHugh Realtors from Larry, continuing their family's tradition of integrity and professionalism that has become the hallmark of the company. In 2006, the brokerage was sold to Alan Burwell, and Paul and Rochelle are now associate brokers. It is Alan's goal to ensure your personal satisfaction and to continue the reputation of integrity and professionalism our clients have come to expect.
Choosing the right firm for your real estate needs makes all the difference between success and frustration. At McHugh, we deal with all the ins and outs of real estate transactions with a degree of professionalism and hands-on service seldom met with in larger offices. Plus, we know every nook and cranny of the area. Our combined over 400 years of living on the Olympic Peninsula puts us way ahead of any chain-owned real estate company.
McHugh REALTORS has a full-time team with an average of over ten years in the business. All of us participate in continuing education. To us, selling real estate is not a hobby or a part-time job. It's our one and only business.
Meet our team here. To find out more about us, check out our website.
Alan Burwell - Broker/Owner
Paul & Rochelle McHugh GRI, ABR - Associate Brokers
Patrick Murray - Sales Associate
Jane Manzer, ABR- Sales Associate
The agents of McHugh REALTORS work hard for their clients. Let's hear what some of those clients have to say about our service:
"Not only have you gone above and beyond the call of duty, but you've been a supportive friend." Tina
"Thanks for your help with the photos and floor plans. The info you provided helped us to make the decision." Debi
"Your kindness, your cheerfulness, your understanding will always be met with sincere gratitude by me." Jeanne
"During the time our home was listed with Jane, we were dealing with an illness. Jane was considerate, thoughtful, and sensitive in regards to scheduling. The sale of our property flowed smoothly due to Jane's diligent efforts and her knowledge of the Olympic Peninsula area." Connie
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