Info for Buyers
What to Expect After Your Offer is Accepted
Get a clear, step-by-step guide on what happens next: Earnest Money, Home Inspection, Appraisal, Financing, Final Walkthrough, and getting the keys! Essential reading for every home buyer.
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This Quirky Tacoma Real Estate Space Made Top Ten Blog List
Big news! We made FeedSpot’s Top Ten Tacoma Real Estate Blogs list! Find out how this little corner of the internet keeps you informed with local stories, weird history, and a Market Update tailored to your Zip Code.
Listing your Tacoma Home
Is Staging Worth the Investment?
Is home staging worth the money? Learn how staging warms up vacant spaces, defines weird rooms, drives more showings, and often translates into faster offers and a higher sales price for your Tacoma home.
6th Ave District
What is "The Wedge" in Tacoma?
Discover The Wedge in Tacoma, the unique, triangle-shaped neighborhood known for its historic charm (pre-1930s Victorians, Craftsmen) and urban convenience. Close to Wright Park & Frisko Freeze. Find your slice of life in this tight-knit community
Listing your Tacoma Home
Seller Paying Buyer Closing Costs
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.
Costs of Selling a House in Tacoma
Tacoma sellers, want to maximize your offer pool? Learn the smart strategy behind accepting an offer that includes buyer-paid closing costs. Discover how this move can attract more buyers and help you avoid appraisal drama while maintaining a strong net profit on your Tacoma home sale.
6 Things to Love About Vibrant Central Tacoma
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.
Unlocking Your Powerful Home Equity to Buy the Next Home
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.
Real Estate Musical Chairs
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!
On the Water in Tacoma’s Salmon Beach Community
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.
A Look at the New Home in Tacoma Project
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.
Tom's Career Turns 30
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.