6th Ave District
Tacoma sellers, considering an offer where the buyer asks you to pay their closing costs? Discover the smart business strategy behind this common request. Learn how covering closing costs can open your home to more buyers and impact your net profit vs. appraisal drama.
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Tacoma sellers, considering an offer where the buyer asks you to pay their closing costs? Discover the smart business strategy behind this common request. Learn how covering closing costs can open your home to more buyers and impact your net profit vs. appraisal drama.
Info for Buyers
Navigating the Real Estate Musical Chairs of buying and selling a home simultaneously? Explore 6 expert strategies, including Sell First, Buy First, and Contingent Offers. Learn the risks and benefits of each plan to make your Tacoma home transition seamless. Find your best strategy!
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Salmon Beach, Tacoma's unique community of 82 homes on the Puget Sound! Unbeatable views and a tight-knit community. Learn about the staircase access challenge and how residents use a barge to move. A truly one-of-a-kind Tacoma living experience.
Info for Buyers
Unpack the Home In Tacoma Project! This city-wide rezone (approved Nov 2024, effective Feb 2025) introduces 5 new housing types (like House Plex & Backyard Building) to boost affordability and density. Learn how new Urban Residential Zones and reduced parking will reshape your Tacoma neighborhood.
News and Resources
Tom Hume reflects on 30 years in real estate, starting in 1995 with MLS books and pagers. See how the industry moved from agents being information gatekeepers to becoming guides who navigate the complex process, making your home buying/selling experience less stressful.
Listing your Tacoma Home
Discover the real secrets of great listing agents! Beyond TV show glamour, top agents master pricing, use professional photography, execute multi-channel marketing, and are expert negotiators. Find out the key actions that get you more money and reduce stress when selling your Tacoma home.
Best Tacoma Places
Explore Tacoma's Museum District, a cultural 'Shangri-La'! Visit the world-class Museum of Glass (live demos), Tacoma Art Museum (Chihuly, Western art), and LeMay: America's Car Museum. Learn how ROAM reciprocal privileges let you explore six great museums downtown. #TacomaCulture
Listing your Tacoma Home
Helping your parents leave their long-time home is an emotional transition. Learn 6 compassionate strategies for downsizing after 50+ years: Start early, create a supportive environment, break tasks up, and preserve meaningful memories. Reduce stress through this huge Tacoma move.
Proctor District
Discover the Best Shops in Tacoma's Proctor District! From the unique gifts at The Pacific Northwest Shop and Compass Rose to the expert gardening advice at GardenSphere, plus wine at Browne Family Vineyards and gear from Fleet Feet. Explore this vibrant Tacoma shopping destination.
Best Tacoma Places
Tacoma Realtor secret: Arts & culture drive property values! Support the arts and boost your investment. Contact The Hume Group for Tacoma real estate insights!
6th Ave District
Explore the Tacoma 6th Ave District! Find out how the vibrant restaurant scene impacts your local real estate investment with The Hume Group, your Tacoma Realtor experts.