Big Impact Zero Dollars
Looking to sell your home for top dollar without breaking the bank? Discover 7 free fix-ups and low-cost staging secrets that instantly increase home value. By Tom Hume - Tacoma
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Don't let winter's chill catch your home off guard! A few tasks can save on repairs from frozen pipes and weather damage later. From servicing your heating system and sealing energy-wasting drafts to critical steps like draining outdoor faucets. Protect your property, conserve energy.
Why So Many Overpriced Houses?
Why do so many Tacoma sellers get pricing wrong? We break down the 7 misleading signals—from online tools to nosey neighbors—that trick homeowners into overpricing.
Rehab Now, Pay at Closing
The Time to Start Prepping for a Spring Sale is Now and We Have a Great Tool to Help Each year a profusion of homes hit the market late summer and early fall - sellers who aimed for Spring but missed the mark. The creampuff listings don’t magically appear
Is Unpermitted Work a Big Deal to Buyers?
No, not really, but read on! It is not a huge issue in terms of losing buyers. Of course we do recommend getting permits where required, but home owners frequently skip the permit. Then, when they go to sell the house and must provide a disclosure statement to potential buyers,
Strangers in Your House
Selling your house and worried about showings? Get smart, practical tips to safeguard your valuables, personal tech, and sensitive information while strangers are in your home. Learn secure practices for open houses and scheduled visits.
What if there was a home seller playbook?
Selling your home shouldn't feel like navigating without a map. This Home Seller Playbook is yours for the asking. Just ask. :) Written by The Hume Group based on 3 decades of learning opportunities.
What Buyers Really Think of Your House
Ouch! Get the unfiltered truth about why buyers dislike your house. Learn the 6 common objections you can fix: smell, being too dark or cramped, filth, substandard work, and overpricing. Essential home seller tips for a fast sale.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Find the perfect U-Cut Christmas Tree! We list 10 great family farms near Tacoma and the South Sound, including locations in Port Orchard, Puyallup, and the Key Peninsula. Grab your saw and find your Noble Fir!
Proctor District North Tacoma
Explore Tacoma's charming, walkable Proctor District. Learn about its Craftsman homes, the Metropolitan Market, the Blue Mouse Theater, and the trade-offs (higher price, older home maintenance). Perfect guide for North Tacoma living!
Power Move in Negotiations
What's the strongest negotiation position in real estate? Our story proves it: being genuinely willing to walk away. Learn this powerful power move to get what you want, like a new A/C and full inspection repairs!
Tacoma Real Estate Market Update - Hot or Not?
People are always asking Realtors: “How’s the market?” It always depends on where you mean. There are micro-markets. Sometimes the hotness moves around in Tacoma! Let's slice it up by zip code and play a little game of "Hot or Not". Not the same one