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Fircrest Washington

Discover the "Town Beneath the Trees" in Fircrest, Washington. Explore this walkable community featuring the iconic Fircrest Park, a legendary outdoor pool, and local cafes. Experience the perfect balance of quiet neighborhood living near Tacoma.

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Fircrest Washington

University Place / Fircrest1 min read

Fircrest Washington

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Private Listings

Private Listings are where a brokerage markets only to their own buyers. Seems like an interesting idea, but I see flaws for MOST parties.

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Listing your Tacoma Home2 min read

Big Impact Zero Dollars

Looking to sell your home for top dollar without breaking the bank? Discover 7 free fix-ups and low-cost staging secrets that instantly increase home value. By Tom Hume - Tacoma

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News and Resources1 min read

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Don't let winter's chill catch your home off guard! A few tasks can save on repairs from frozen pipes and weather damage later. From servicing your heating system and sealing energy-wasting drafts to critical steps like draining outdoor faucets. Protect your property, conserve energy.

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Listing your Tacoma Home2 min read

Why So Many Overpriced Houses?

Why do so many Tacoma sellers get pricing wrong? We break down the 7 misleading signals—from online tools to nosey neighbors—that trick homeowners into overpricing.

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Listing your Tacoma Home1 min read

Rehab Now, Pay at Closing

The Time to Start Prepping for a Spring Sale is Now and We Have a Great Tool to Help Each year a profusion of homes hit the market late summer and early fall - sellers who aimed for Spring but missed the mark. The creampuff listings don’t magically appear in April. Those sellers are intentional and got the ball moving in January. When the sun comes out, buyers come out, and the homes that draw offers are the ones that arranged fresh paint, cleaned-up landscaping, updated fixtures, staged and

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Listing your Tacoma Home3 min read

Is Unpermitted Work a Big Deal to Buyers?

No, not really, but read on! It is not a huge issue in terms of losing buyers. Of course we do recommend getting permits where required, but home owners frequently skip the permit. Then, when they go to sell the house and must provide a disclosure statement to potential buyers, they must check the box that says “No, we did not obtain permits.” Super common. So naturally, the question comes up: Do buyers walk away from a house because of unpermitted work? They do, but not as often as you'd t

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Listing your Tacoma Home2 min read

Strangers in Your House

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.

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Listing your Tacoma Home1 min read

What if there was a home seller playbook?

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.

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Listing your Tacoma Home3 min read

What Buyers Really Think of Your House

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.

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Best Tacoma Places4 min read

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

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!

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News and Resources3 min read

Private Listings

Private Listings are where a brokerage markets only to their own buyers. Seems like an interesting idea, but I see flaws for MOST parties.

Read article

Listing your Tacoma Home2 min read

Big Impact Zero Dollars

Looking to sell your home for top dollar without breaking the bank? Discover 7 free fix-ups and low-cost staging secrets that instantly increase home value. By Tom Hume - Tacoma

Read article

News and Resources1 min read

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Read article

Listing your Tacoma Home2 min read

Why So Many Overpriced Houses?

Why do so many Tacoma sellers get pricing wrong? We break down the 7 misleading signals—from online tools to nosey neighbors—that trick homeowners into overpricing.

Read article

Listing your Tacoma Home1 min read

What if there was a home seller playbook?

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.

Read article

Listing your Tacoma Home3 min read