Like several markets across the country, Austin has seen a shortage of inventory combined with soaring demand, resulting in rampant bidding wars. So, as we were preparing to launch our Austin market back in April, we had a feeling that our first Austin agent Cyndy Stewart and her team had better arm themselves for the onslaught of… Read More
I’m starting to feel like a broken record, but the real estate story in Portland continues to repeat itself… “where’s the beef?” With March numbers now in, you’ll see below that home sales continue to rise with no improvement in inventory. In fact, months of supply hit a 12-month low just in time for the… Read More
Big news! Today, Redfin is launching a major expansion to our charter as a technology-powered real estate broker: Redfin Open Book, a local reviews site for lenders, inspectors and title companies. Later this spring, we’ll add the stagers, landscapers and handymen used by sellers to get their home on the market. Our goal is to ensure… Read More
Good news, everyone! Redfin just released a major upgrade to our photos in Phoenix. As you may have noticed, photos of Phoenix area homes on Redfin were previously rather resolution-challenged. No more! Allow me to demonstrate, using a photo of one of our listings in Chandler at 2104 W Cheyenne Drive. Old New But wait,… Read More
Just like Cheers, Redfin strives to be the place where everybody knows your name. But now, without even knowing your name, we’re shedding a layer and showing you a lot more information about the homes that interest you. You may have noticed that we released an iPad app and the Redfin Home Report this week. … Read More
Tis the season! No, not that season….it’s the end of the fiscal year for a majority of Denver home builders and they will do just about anything to squeeze in one more closing to meet their annual sales goals. For many local builders (see the list below) that clock stops when the ball drops on… Read More
Guest post by Benjamin Sarao, Redfin Field Agent, Bellevue-Renton Team Home buyers often let a little rain and cold weather wash away their plans for a productive weekend of house hunting. This past weekend was a good example. All week, the Seattle weather forecast told us to start building arks and rounding up animals by… Read More
Redfin’s Portland team is hosting a free Home Buying Class at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub on October 20th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Our local agent Jeff Bale, along with other speakers, will be on hand to give you the latest stats on what’s going on in the market, guidance for picking the… Read More
Hi Redfinnians, We hate posting messages like this, but we needed to let you know that Redfin Las Vegas will not be taking on any new clients until August 1st. First of all, we’re sorry. We don’t like disappointing our readers and potential customers, and if you were planning on contacting us in the next… Read More
In case you missed it over on the corporate blog, Redfin has just launched our Android app! (And there was much rejoicing.) Android fans have been very, very vocal about wanting their own Redfin app, and thanks to the hard work of a crack team of engineers, the day has arrived. Go find out more!… Read More