Summer Like a Star in Actor William Forsythe’s Arkansas Vacation Home, Just...
William Forsythe, the actor known for roles in “The Man in the High Castle” and “Boardwalk Empire Star,” listed his lakefront home for $295,000. Stars, they’re just like us–they have family vacation...
View ArticleWith Market Share Near 7% in Phoenix, iBuyers Contribute to the Area’s...
A local Redfin agent said at least half of her prospective clients ask about iBuyers, which are increasingly common in Phoenix and may be contributing to ongoing price growth. Institutional buyers,...
View ArticleHow to Build a DIY Fire Pit for Your Backyard
Adding a DIY fire pit to your backyard is an excellent way to keep the fun going long after dark. Instead of an unsightly dirt fire pit, spend a day making a new statement piece for your yard. If...
View ArticleIn Microsoft’s Hometown of Redmond, WA, Just 22% of Homes Are Affordable to...
Microsoft’s $500 million commitment to affordable housing could help ease the Seattle area’s affordability crisis and make way for more diverse communities. When Microsoft announced its $500 million...
View ArticleEliminating Single-Family Neighborhoods in Minneapolis is Less “Revolution,”...
As population has begun to surge in Minneapolis, the city gets ahead of a potential affordability crisis in a way that other cities should emulate. Minneapolis made national headlines in December when...
View ArticleBobby Berk, of Queer Eye, Reveals How He Found His Dream Home with Redfin
Finding a place to call home has always been a dream for me and my husband, Dewey. It’s been a very long time coming, and to finally be in a home that feels like our own is something I am so excited...
View ArticleWant Outdoor Space? These Are the Top 10 Cities to Find a Home with a Deck
It’s the first day of spring and Ocean City, NJ tops our list of the most–decked out–metro areas. Hurray, we made it! It’s the first day of spring, and while most of us may still be sporting winter...
View ArticleTogether, Lyft’s Employees Could Buy Every Single Home for Sale in San...
San Francisco already has sky-high home prices and a lack of inventory. Public offerings from Lyft and other tech companies is likely to put even more pressure on its real estate market. With the...
View ArticleMarch Madness 2019: Real Estate Edition
One of the most exciting events in all of sports, March Madness 2019, just began. For those of you who may not know, March Madness—also known as the NCAA Tournament—is a single elimination tournament...
View ArticleTampa and Three California Metros Have the Smallest Gaps in Homeownership by...
San Jose and San Francisco, among the nation’s most expensive housing markets, have two of the smallest gaps between the homeownership rates of low-income families and the overall population. Tampa,...
View ArticleJob Relocation Assistance: Should You Take a Cash Bonus or Get Expenses Covered?
If your new job offers the choice of a relocation package, here’s everything you need to know about the costs of relocating, according to Redfin’s Chief Economist, Daryl Fairweather. With tech giants...
View ArticleThe Bathroom Design in these 10 Homes Are So Luxurious, You’ll Want to Live...
From chandelier lit vanities, to 360 degree bathing experiences, grab a bottle of bath bubbles and–soak–up these gorgeous bathroom design ideas. Some dads call them their office, many public options...
View ArticleHome Prices Up 0.6% in February—Smallest Year-Over-Year Gain Since March 2012
Prices fell more than 8 percent in San Francisco and San Jose, up over 10 percent in Newark, Milwaukee and Buffalo. U.S. home-sale prices increased just 0.6 percent in February compared to a year ago,...
View ArticleThese are the 10 “Greenest” Cities for St. Patty’s Day
Whether your home is green-certified or opens through a green door, these green cities will shamROCK your St. Patty’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is joyous, whether you celebrate because you’re Irish,...
View ArticleA Swimming Pool Adds Nearly $100,000 to a Typical Los Angeles Home’s Value
Pools are worth the most in Los Angeles. See where else pools add a big premium. How much is a pool worth? The answer depends on where you live. In Los Angeles, homes with pools sell for $95,393 more...
View ArticleRedfin Unveils the Best U.S. Cities for Public Transit in 2019
New York, Union City, NJ; and San Francisco claimed the top three spots in the U.S., according to the latest Transit Score® update. New York, Union City, NJ; and San Francisco top the 2019 list of best...
View ArticleRedfin Unveils the Best Canadian Cities for Public Transit in 2019
Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal top the 2019 list of best Canadian cities for public transit, according to Redfin’s newest Transit Score® rankings. Transit Score, a tool by Redfin company Walk Score®,...
View ArticleRedfin’s Complete Guide to Moving and Working at Amazon Crystal City
From where to live, to where to go, here’s everything you should know about living and working in and around Amazon Crystal City. Long Island City is out, Crystal City and Nashville are very much in....
View ArticleRedfin’s Complete Guide to Moving and Working at Amazon Nashville
Whether you score a job at Amazon or another buzzy business, our local Nashville agent breaks down what you should know if you’re thinking about packing up. Long Island City is out, Crystal City and...
View ArticleHome Sellers Increasingly Willing to Accept Offers From Buyers Who Need to...
Seven percent of winning offers written by Redfin agents last month were contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home, up from less than 5 percent last year Here’s another sign that even as the spring...
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