The Collective

The Collective We are a growth-oriented mortgage team dedicated to training and personal development.

05/28/2026

It’s a little bit Tetris, a little bit detective work, and a lot of genuinely enjoying the complicated scenarios.

Some of the most interesting work in home lending happens behind the scenes. Asking better questions. Reading every line of program guidelines. Knowing the tools well enough to help a plan come together in a way that actually makes sense.

Because buying a home is personal, and the details deserve to be handled with care.

05/23/2026

Most inventory conversations focus on what’s already listed.
This one’s about what’s possible.

A lot of homeowners are sitting on untapped potential without realizing it. Extra lot space that could become rental income, multigenerational living, a smarter move-up strategy, or added long-term value. DADUs are becoming a real part of how people are solving inventory and affordability challenges across Seattle.

We’re sitting down with David Weisser from Backyard ADU to break down what agents should actually know — where DADUs make sense, how to identify good opportunities, what timelines and costs look like, and why these conversations are becoming more important in today’s market.

Link to RSVP in bio.
Wednesday, May 27 at 12 PM | Bothell | Lunch provided

05/19/2026

This is what happens when you hand a loan officer and a mystery object and say, “sell this.”

Melanie did not hesitate.

Was it chaotic? Yes.
Was it convincing? Also yes.

05/16/2026

Put a microphone in front of real estate people and ask one ridiculous question at the door.
You'll learn things.

Grateful for our partners and friends who are ready to answer the unexpected and have some fun with it 🫶

05/12/2026

Home priorities shift when you’re thinking past the tour.

The morning routine.
The Costco run supplies that have to fit somewhere.
The dog who needs a yard.
The way the house actually lives day to day.

That’s where the features that matter start to separate.

A designer sees both: what gets attention, and what still works years later.

05/06/2026

Turns out, standing up straight is not just something your mom said to annoy you.

At The Collective's body language event, agents, LOs, and business professionals shared what they’re taking with them. Better posture. More confident entrances. More intentional exits. A stronger awareness of how they’re showing up before they even start talking.

Small things that make a real difference.

05/04/2026

Hustle has its place.

There are seasons where you put in the extra hours, take the late meeting, and create the results you’re working for. And there are seasons where hustle has to fit inside the life you’re building, not take over the whole thing.

We loved that they answered this so differently. Both answers made sense for who they are.

The biggest growth moments (those aha ones) usually happen when we’re listening to people with different perspectives and trusting there’s something to learn from everyone.

05/01/2026

This occurs daily 😂

04/30/2026

Notebooks out, wine poured, and a room of our fav people. We love getting to invite our community and partners to learn and grow with us. May event dropping soon. 👀

04/24/2026

the marketing team would like to thank the marketing team.

(and everyone who showed up to the body language strategy event.)

Address

19015 N Creek Pkwy #105
Bothell, WA
98011

Website

https://www.thecollectiveccm.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Collective posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Collective:

Shortcuts

Share

Category