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Sequim Assisted Living

Sequim assisted living centers are high quality, although not all are the same of course.  Dungeness Courte is one of the best in the area.  Sequim is a major retirement haven in the great Northwest, and the Olympic Peninsula is a beautiful environment with the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north and the Olympic Mountains to the south.  It’s a peaceful setting, and the community thrives with some of the most incredible senior citizens you’ll ever meet, including people from all walks of life, some with extraordinary careers and experiences with stories that are fascinating, although you have to pull the stories out of them.  We are lucky to have a number of senior services and Sequim assisted living centers, and we are fortunate to have so many Sequim senior services of such high quality.

Sequim Assisted Living is High Quality

Sequim Assisted Living

Sequim Assisted Living Centers With Wonderful Nursing Staffs

The staffs at most Sequim assisted living centers is not only highly trained, which you would expect, but also delightfully pleasant and caring.  And some of the centers have volunteers who help.

I have been impressed with the large number and quality of volunteers for almost any subject, club, or hobby you can think of.  Sequim most definitely has more volunteers for worthy and fun activities than any community this author has ever lived in and by an order of magnitude.  What a difference it makes when a club is organized and managed by knowledgeable and experienced leaders, many of whom have been CEOs of large companies.

We are fortunate that there are so many high quality medical facilities in Port Angeles and Sequim, and many high quality centers for assisted living and Alzheimer’s.

Sequim Assisted Living is Upbeat and Positive

I’ve been putting together a directory of Sequim assisted living centers and senior services for the Sequim and Port Angeles area, and while it is a work in progress with constant additions, you can take a peek at what it looks like here.  If you know of a senior service or website that should be added, let me know, and I’ll be glad to add it.  I’m adding all sites that are of benefit to seniors, so this will be a fairly comprehensive directory when it is complete.  There are many Sequim Assisted Living Centers and Sequim Alzheimer’s facilities.  We also have quite a few seniors who are accomplished athletes and active hikers, kayakers, bird watchers, and just about any activity you can imagine, so the main directory also includes a section for sports and recreation.  The main directory is at:

Sequim Business and Services Directory

You’ll find a growing directory for senior services at:

Senior Services, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Centers, Volutneer Services and Clubs

If you had a choice of where to live, I would recommend a Sequim assisted living center.

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Advertising Real Estate For Sale Has Changed

Advertising Sequim Real Estate for SaleAdvertising real estate for sale has changed dramatically in the past few years.  Homeowners who wish to sell their homes can no longer simply rely upon traditional advertising techniques.  Listing your home with an agent who inputs your home information into the MLS, runs an ad in the local print newspaper, and maybe a small ad in a real estate magazine is no longer as effective as it used to be.  That’s a grand understatement.   Television ads and traditional media campaigns are losing their power to sell homes.  Perhaps the example of a major player in the real estate industry will make the point better.

Century 21 Real Estate, LLC, comprised of 8,000 offices in 45 countries “pulled its national television advertising in 2009 and invested those resources into online marketing,” according to  David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR.  Scott goes on to say in his book:

[The Century 21] team learned that people who are in the market to buy or sell a home rely heavily on the Web and that the closer they get to a real estate transaction, the more they use online resources.  Many companies spending large amounts of money on television advertising (and other offline marketing such as direct mail, magazine and newspaper advertising, and Yellow Page listings) are afraid to make even partial moves away from their comfort zones and into online marketing and social media.

But consumers (buyers) have already made the move.  It’s advertisers and Madison Avenue who cling to traditional media that is expensive and ineffective.  Do you have a home for sale in Sequim or Port Angeles?  How are you marketing it?  Is your advertising campaign relevant to the habits and preferences of buyers today?  This very day, perhaps this very minute, someone may be searching for a home  like yours in Sequim or Port Angeles online.  Are you reaching them?  Are you sure?

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Washington – Our Senior Population

Sequim and Port Angeles have long been magnets for retirees, and it’s no surprise that our senior population is increasing. This is true around the State of Washington. The following interesting data is from a report published by the Washington Center for Real Estate Research.

The age distribution of our population is changing: the elderly segment of the population is increasing. This is due to two factors: increasing longevity and the aging of a large population cohort (e.g., the baby boom and baby boom echo). A person born in 1905 had a life expectancy at birth of 48.7 years (47.3 for men and 50.2 for women). A person who was aged 70 in 2005 would have already outlived the average at birth life expectancy of 61.7 years (59.9 men and 63.9 for women); and a person born in 2000 has a life expectancy of 77.0 years (74.3 for men and 79.7 for women).

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Not only are people living longer, but for certain age groups, there are actually more of them. In the post World War II period (1946-1954) the US experienced a large increase in the birthrate, known as the “Baby Boom.” This group is now aged 50-60 and will entering retirement soon. There was drop-off in birth rates after 1954, but a large number of babies were still born in the 1955-1964 period, these individuals now aged 42-51 represent the trailing edge of the baby-boom2. When the baby-boomers began to have children, this created another spike in birthrates beginning in the 1980’s known as the baby-boom echo.

The result of these age demographics is that the estimated median age in Washington state is 36.7 years ( ±0.2 Years) compared with the United States estimate of 36.4 years ( ±0.2). The number residents of Washington State over 65 is growing rapidly. U.S. Census figures indicate a 15.1 percent increase between 1990 and 2000 compared with 12.0 percent nationwide. The Western region of the country generally saw the most rapid growth in the senior population. The state of Washington had the 20th most rapid percentage growth during the 1990s, but only 12 states actually added more seniors during the decade.

[Source: Washington Center for Real Estate Research, Housing Washington's Seniors]

Courtesy Sequim & Port Angeles Real Estate, LLC

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From Southern CA to Sequim

My husband and I went to Sequim intending to interview several Realtors to find one to help us locate and buy a home in Sequim. We knew we wanted someone we could trust and who would have our best interests in mind. Since we would be handling the transaction from S. California this was very important to us. We met Chuck and looked no further. We felt a connection right away and spent some time looking at homes together so Chuck could get a feel for what we wanted. Well, we left Sequim having made an offer on a home which the owner accepted. Chuck has helped us through the purchase process. We are positive it would not have gone so smoothly without his help. We give him 4 thumbs up. Cathie and Wally

From Georgia to Sequim

My husband and I were interested in relocating from Georgia to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, and while we were staying at an Inn in Port Angeles, Washington, the Innkeepers gave us the name of Chuck Marunde as a contact for helping us with our real estate needs. Upon meeting Chuck we hit it off and immediately became friends and felt a real sense of trust in Chuck handling our wants and needs as far as real estate goes. We gave him, for lack of a better word, "unrealistic" demands in this unstable economy, and by the next morning Chuck had a list of properties that would fit those "demands". Chuck was able to help us not only find a home and property that suited our needs as a large family, but he went above and beyond what he needed to do to ensure that our offer was presented (and accepted) in a timely fashion. In the past 25 years of dealing in real estate, Chuck is, without a doubt, the most prompt, reliable, trustworthy, and friendly professional we have ever done business with! We will always use Chuck from here on out for all our real estate needs. Larry and April Leach Sequim, Washington

From California to Sequim

"Selling a house remotely is not an easy task especially in this market. But Chuck sold our house and made the transaction effortless. The people that he found were perfect, too, and that makes us very happy. Now the weight of having to sell our house is off our shoulders and we can finally feel settled and enjoy our new location. Chuck is our HERO!" Phil and Janet

Why Chuck Marunde?

Andy Romano is a successful motion picture character actor with over 40 years in "the Biz." Mr. Romano has a home in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, but he chooses to live most of the time here in Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula in the great Pacific Northwest. Why? In his own words, "Because it's even more beautiful and surrounded by more beauty in this incredibly peaceful and quiet place. With respect to real estate agents or brokers, well my friend Chuck Marunde, owner of Sequim and Port Angeles Real Estate, is hands down the best there is." Andy Romano

Client Testimony

"I’ve known Chuck Marunde for several years. My wife and I bought and sold one house through his services, and now have another listed through him for sale. Whether Chuck was representing us as the buyer or seller, I am confident he always had our best interests at heart. He helped us set or negotiate a reasonable price, and made sure there was a clear and open line of communication. He responded rapidly to email and phone calls and always knew the best person to contact for the various services involved in a transaction. I have worked with quite a few real estate agents and Chuck is right at the top of my list of good ones. Actually, Chuck is first and foremost just a good person, and he carries his personal honesty and integrity over into his profession. He has the greatest depth of experience in real estate of any agent or broker I have known. His years of practicing real estate law prior to becoming a broker are evident in the meticulous care he takes with the process and documentation. I am impressed by the way Chuck has integrated internet services into his real estate business. He probably knows more about this process than any other realtor in the country. In this tight market it is important to use every possible means to spread the word about available properties…to reach the few people who might be interested in a particular property." Steve L.

Glad for Atty Experience

“When Chuck told me I not only got a Realtor with decades of experience, but I also got his knowledge and experience as a real estate attorney for 20 years totally free, I couldn’t believe it. But it was true, and I strongly recommend Chuck to anyone dealing with real estate.” Susan

Buyer’s Agent

"We contacted Chuck to be our buyer’s agent for our purchase of a home in the Sequim area. Throughout the entire process he was enjoyable to work with, and we found him to be exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough and diligent on our behalf. He was in constant contact and always readily available and responsive by phone and email. We were buying from out of state and unable to cover the various steps in the process, so we really appreciated Chuck’s willingness to personally handle what we needed to have done. He coordinated and attended the various inspections, followed up on our numerous questions and requests relating to the sale (including measuring rooms and sending photos), and even conducted the final walk through of the property for us. We particularly valued his advice on a number of different issues that arose – and that he handled for us – during the transaction. In short, we were very impressed with Chuck and would recommend him highly to anyone who is considering purchasing (or selling) in the Sequim area." Ed and Sharlene

Financial Planner Endorsement

“Chuck Marunde’s level of expertise in real estate investment is amazing. His knowledge, experience and legal training have given me a dramatic advantage in real estate investing. He works hard to stay on the cutting edge of real estate marketing, sound advice and value-added service for his clients.” Kirk Wald, Financial Planner

Enjoyable Experience

"Our experience in working with Chuck Marunde was very enjoyable, he is a knowledgeable, dedicated professional who knows the real estate market extremely well. The thing we like most about Chuck is that he is a realist, he is very well versed in what is going on in the current volatile market and he understands "true value" in the market. Chuck is a honest and loyal leader in his field who really goes the extra mile to please the customer at every level. Having the legal background is a real bonus when it comes to negotiating a real estate transaction, Chuck is the guy you want in your corner when you come to the buying table." Sara and Ken

From Arizona

"We are ex-Washington residents who currently live in Arizona. We had been searching the Puget Sound area four years for a waterfront property to build a retirement home when we first contacted Chuck Marunde through his website. We had made multiple trips to various areas but most of the Realtors we contacted simply sent us an email, provided no follow up and did next to nothing to help us locate a property. On our first trip to Port Angeles, after connecting with Chuck, we purchased our dream property. We now own a high bank waterfront lot overlooking the Straight of Jaun de Fuca, and are excited to become part of the Peninsula community." Paul and Linda

I’m Coming to Sequim

"Chuck, I visit your site just about every day to see what is going on in Sequim. Although I have never been there, it is on my short list for a retirement home in 2014, when I turn 66. (Save me a house!). I do hope you are still in business then so you can help me find a little house for me and my cats with a view of some water. :-)" Ruth

From New Mexico to Sequim

Over a year ago, during a visit to the Olympic Game Farm, we developed what we eventually called the “Sequim Syndrome.” We live in New Mexico and decided Sequim was where we wanted to live in retirement. On our second visit to Sequim, we met with Chuck and asked him to help us. Chuck's web site provides such amazing search capabilities. Chuck's site also contains a 1000 blog postings and a real estate video series detailing buying real estate in Sequim. We bought Chuck's book about Sequim real estate and set out to follow his advice carrying on an ongoing email and phone conversation with Chuck. Doing our due diligence “Marunde style” and using his MLS search site, we came up with about 50 homes that met our needs. We narrowed the list down to 15 properties that best met our needs. We came back to Sequim a third time with our list in hand, and Chuck spent two days with us showing us all the homes on our list. Not only did Chuck help us find that dream home, he spent time to educate us about the quality of construction, fair market values of various properties, home layouts, and the joys of Sequim living. We had a great time as we traveled from house to house. By mid afternoon of the second day, my wife said we had found “the house.” Chuck helped us draft our offer and sent our offer to the seller's agent. It turned out there was a second offer made on the property at the same time. Chuck's help to make a clean offer paid off. At breakfast two days later, we got a call from Chuck saying our offer had been accepted by the sellers. We are now back home in New Mexico. Chuck attends every inspection on our behalf, updating us at every turn by email and phone. Our dream home is becoming a reality because of Chuck and because we were smart enough to follow his advice. We absolutely would NOT have been able to do this without Chuck Marunde's expertise and enthusiasm. We recommend Chuck to everyone planning a move to Sequim, Port Angeles, or anywhere on the Olympic Peninsula. Chuck is a gold mine of information and expertise for home buyers everywhere, not just on the Olympic Peninsula. Larry and Shirley

From California

During the months of February and March 2012, Chuck showed my wife and I over two dozen homes from Port Angeles to Port Townsend. We found Chuck to be very helpful, friendly and courteous. With Chuck there is no pressure; It is all about finding the best home for the buyer. As a Buyer's Agent, Chuck will give you his honest opinion of a property, including a fair market price. In one instance Chuck wrote up an offer for us which was accepted. Chuck was very helpful arranging for home and well inspections which involved multiple trips to the property. Unfortunately, escrow failed to close when, during the home inspection process, it was determined that a septic system repair was needed which the seller was unwilling/unable to make. We will continue to work with Chuck as there is no better Buyer's Agent on the North Olympic Peninsula. Bert and Sally

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