Best Tacoma Places
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!
Best Tacoma Places
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!
Listing your Tacoma Home
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!
Listing your Tacoma Home
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
News and Resources
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.
Info for Buyers
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.
Listing your Tacoma Home
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
Info for Buyers
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.
Info for Buyers
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.
Listing your Tacoma Home
What is a real estate contingency? We define the 6 most common clauses—Inspection, Financing, Appraisal, Septic, and the Home Sale Contingency—and the risks they pose to sellers.
Info for Buyers
Can a seller back out of a real estate deal? Generally no, but there are rare exceptions! Learn the 3 ways a seller can legally cancel the contract, including buyer breach and mutual agreement, and the serious consequences if you try to withdraw illegally.
Making Tacoma a Better Place
We are launching a school supply drive for Stanley Elementary in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood! Why? School budgets are tight and students are asked to bring their own supplies. Over 70% of the students at Stanley are eligible for free or reduced lunch with family incomes at or near the