How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job
Image via iStock The growing number of gig economy workers in this country may have the freedom to work whenever they want, and sometimes from wherever they want, but when it comes to buying a home,...
View ArticleThe Latest Trend in Interior Design: Japandi
Image via domain.com.au Have you ever wondered what would happen if you threw together equal doses of Japanese and Scandinavian design? Apparently, you’re not alone. One of the hottest trends making...
View ArticleRedfin Housing Demand Index Hit a New High in May
The Redfin Housing Demand Index increased 11.3 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted record level of 136 in May. This was the highest level of homebuyer demand recorded since Redfin began...
View ArticleYabba Dabba Doo! Famous Hillsborough ‘Flintstones House’ Sells for $2.8M
When it hit the market for the first time in 20 years, Redfin agent Julie Zubiate vowed to find a buyer for the quirky ‘Flintstones House’ that’s been turning heads on Interstate 280 since 1976. Last...
View ArticleBuild Your Real Estate Business by Becoming a Redfin Partner Agent
With 15 million unique visitors per month, Redfin has grown to be the most popular real estate brokerage website in the U.S. Redfin agents haven’t always been able to service the level of demand the...
View ArticleOne in Three Recent Homebuyers Made an Offer Sight-Unseen—Up from Nearly One...
In May 2017, Redfin commissioned a survey of 3,350 U.S. residents in 11 metropolitan areas who in the past year bought or sold a home, attempted to do so or plan to do so soon. The purpose of the...
View Article8 Easy Fourth of July Crafts to Add Patriotic Flair to Your Party
Break out the sparklers and the barbecue aprons — it’s that time of the year again. Celebrating the country we live in, and our freedom as Americans, is such a special gift. Here are eight DIY projects...
View ArticleA Newcomer’s Guide to Coffee in Seattle
It wasn’t long after I stepped off the plane, unpacked my bags and settled into what would become my new home for the summer that I confidently declared, “I need a cup of coffee.” Fortunately for me, I...
View Article21 Things to Know Before Moving to Northern Virginia
There are a few things you should know if you’re thinking about moving to Northern Virginia — or “NoVA”, as its better known to locals — in the near or distant future. From the love of local culture...
View ArticleHome Prices and Buyer Competition Hit New Highs in June as Inventory Drought...
The median home sale price increased 7.3 percent from a year ago to $298,000 in June. This is the highest national median sale price recorded since we began keeping track in 2010. Despite record-high...
View ArticleRedfin, Industry-Leading Venture Firms Pledge to Diversify Startup Boards
Image via Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce/Flickr Redfin is joining forces with venture capital firms in Seattle and Silicon Valley that are committing to diversify high-technology company boards....
View ArticleHow to Stage Your Outdoor Space to Sell Your Home Faster
Everyone loves the idea of indoor-outdoor living, even in climates where it’s only possible a few months out of the year. And when you’re selling a home, staging your outdoor space can be an important...
View Article10 Best Cities for Amusement Park Lovers to Visit
The summertime is a season for celebration; kids rejoice over breaks from school, the weather becomes warmer and the days grow longer. And what better way to spend a warm weekend than exploring a city...
View ArticleRedfin’s Initial Public Offering
Today, Redfin’s stock begins trading on the public markets. We’re grateful to all the people of Redfin, past and present, who worked so hard and cared so much about this company. We’re grateful to our...
View ArticleRedfin Housing Demand Index Slipped in June from May’s All-Time High
The Redfin Housing Demand Index fell 4.3 percent from May’s all-time high to 130 in June. Still, homebuyer demand was up 27.8 percent year over year. The Demand Index is based on thousands of Redfin...
View ArticleWant to Be Paid Fairly? Join a Tech Company with More Women Executives
We already know that companies with more women executives are more profitable. But these companies are also paying their female employees more fairly, according to a new analysis by Redfin and...
View ArticleLuxury Home Prices Up 7.5 Percent in the Second Quarter, Outpacing the Rest...
Luxury home prices rose 7.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to last year, to an average of $1.79 million. The analysis tracks home sales in more than 1,000 cities across the country and...
View ArticleMigration Report: Home Affordability Continued to Shape Migration Currents as...
Twenty-one percent of Redfin.com users in the second quarter of 2017 searched for homes outside the metro where they reside, up slightly from nearly 20 percent in the first quarter. The Redfin...
View ArticleRedfin Agents Have Arrived in Boise!
As locals know, Boise has a bit of everything: vibrant neighborhoods, a charming downtown and outdoor activities for every season. And now Boise has Redfin real estate agents! Starting this week,...
View ArticleThese Are the 11 Best Cities for Rosé Lovers
Rosé is every bit as complex and sophisticated as its red and white cousins, so it’s no wonder that both rosé enthusiasts and brand-new bandwagoners are turning to wine experts for help in pinning down...
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