Redfin Report Ranks the Most Popular Homes Sold in 2013
There’s no denying that 2013 was the year of the home-buying frenzy. Demand surged as the supply of homes for sale plummeted, and 30-offer bidding wars and same-day flash sales became commonplace in the most competitive markets. Serious homebuyers took to Redfin.com, relying on online and mobile tools like saved searches and Instant Updates to quickly view homes as soon as they the market.
Even if you weren’t in the market to buy a home, chances are you logged in to ogle over dream homes or to see where your favorite actor eats, sleeps and gets ready for a night out. Of the 2.5 million homes listed for sale on Redfin.com this year, which were the most popular? Among the five with the most daily views are a modest three-bedroom house in the coveted Cupertino, CA school district that sold for more than $100,000 above list price, a sprawling Las Vegas mansion once owned by Liberace and Taylor Swift’s charming childhood home in Wyomissing, PA.
The five most popular homes on Redfin.com in 2013 are….
#1
List price: $799,000
Sale price: $900,000
Days on market: 11
Jonathan Twaddle, Leonard/Scott Real Estate Group
#2
List price: $1,048,000
Sale price: $1,425,000
Days on market: 7
Diana Sumner, Coldwell Banker-PA Downtown
#3
Listed: $2,549,000
Sale Price: $2,530,000
Days on market: 19
Lilach Basson, Rodeo Realty
#4
List price: $529,900
Sale price: $500,000
Days on market: 49
Dan Humeston, Desert Lights Realty
#5
List price: $799,500
Sale Price: $700,000
Days on market: 46
Lisa Tiger, Century 21 Gold
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