Tom Hume - The Hume Group

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Listing your Tacoma Home

The Accidental Landlord

Deciding whether to sell or rent your home? Explore key landlord regulations, state rent caps, and local Tacoma laws to make the right choice for your property.

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First Look

Northwest MLS introduced "First Look," a status allowing sellers to pre-market homes off public sites. Here's how it works and what it means for buyers and sellers.

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More Effective Than a Price Drop?

Struggling with a slow market? Offering a buyer mortgage rate buydown instead of a price drop can lower monthly payments significantly more for the same cost—making your listing far more attractive to home buyers in today's high-rate market.

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Buyers Don't Do Math

Why home buyers don't do math—and how turn-key updates get homes sold faster for more. Discover why pricing strategy alone fails in today's Tacoma real estate market.

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News and Resources

Will the New Housing Act Do Much to Help?

Will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act lower home prices? Discover how new zoning grants, pre-approved designs, and investor caps impact housing.

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Show Me the Money: Should Buyers Provide Proof of Funds With Offers?

Should sellers require proof of funds before accepting an offer? Learn why verifying a buyer's down payment can prevent failed transactions, strengthen negotiations, and uncover hidden financing risks before closing.

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Encroachments, Surveys, Boundary Lines and "Adverse Possession" in Tacoma

Property line disputes can derail a Tacoma home sale. Learn how surveys, encroachments, boundary lines, and adverse possession work in Washington State—and why a fence, wall, or drain pipe can become a costly surprise.

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Why You Should Always Get More Than one Bid on Home Repairs

A Tacoma homeowner paid $700 for two GFCI outlets. Learn how to avoid overpaying for home repairs, compare contractor bids, verify licenses, and protect yourself from costly mistakes when preparing a home for sale.

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Do They Really Want to Buy Your House for Cash?!

Washington’s new law protects homeowners from unsolicited cash offers by requiring independent appraisal rights and cancellation periods. Learn what the law means and how it might or might not change the offers you get all the time!

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Do Buyers Who Love the Open House Actually Buy it?

Why do buyers rave about homes at open houses… then disappear by Tuesday? A Tacoma Realtor explains the psychology behind open house enthusiasm, why serious buyers often prefer private showings, and what sellers should really expect from weekend traffic.

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Washington Says No to Private Listings

Washington State just banned private listings and pocket listings. Learn how SB 6091 changes real estate marketing, what it means for Tacoma home sellers and buyers, and why broader MLS exposure may help sellers get stronger offers.

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Buyer Tips

6.3% Now - Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Should you wait for lower mortgage rates before buying a home in Tacoma? At today’s ~6.3% rates, the math may surprise you. See how rising prices, inventory, and timing impact your monthly payment—and why waiting could cost more than you think.