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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Hot or Not? What Tacoma's Real Estate Market Is Really Doing Right Now? Here is Tacoma Real Estate Market Update October 28, 2025 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
He's Back! After a sabbatical, David Gala has returned to The Hume Group! Learn about the history of the three partners working together in the Tacoma real estate market and why we're excited to put the band back together.
ChatGPT and Zillow integration is here, but be warned: Are you a Person or a Lead? Learn how online platforms treat you and the smarter way to find a Realtor via referrals and research.
How to Leverage AI to Sell Your Home Things are moving so fast with tech these days, it can be tempting to let it fly by while doing things the same way you always have. Terrible idea. Big structural changes are afoot so ignoring AI is not going to work
Is Dual Agency a good idea in Tacoma real estate? While legal, we argue it is risky due to conflict of interest and limited advocacy. Learn the risks and why independent representation is key.
Is a mortgage rate buydown worth it now? Learn about the 2/1 buydown strategy for buyers and sellers and why the opportunity to refinance as rates drop makes this a smart move.