Tips for First-year Real Estate Agents
CONGRATULATIONS – you have yourself a real estate license! It’s official: you are now a real estate agent. So, what’s next? Garrett Lenderman, lead writer and researcher for Keller Williams’…
New & Notable Luxury Properties for Sale | January 2019
From a sprawling rural estate in Australia to a historic castle in Belgium, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale. Naples, Florida | Barbi Lowe, Dorcas Briscoe, Carol Gilman, & John Hamilton, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty An architectural masterpiece…
Big Military Base or Prison in Your Rural Town? You Just Got a Big Real Estate Win
Prisons and military bases are commonly located outside small, rural towns and often they’re the biggest employers and economic drivers around. But that’s been a double-edged sword—until now. Prisons and military bases currently count toward an…
The 20 Cities and Homes Favorited Most in 2018
From majestic mansions to charming cottages, these are the homes that earned the most hearts in 2018.
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8 Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal on a New Construction Home
Did you know December is the best time to buy a new construction home? Here’s 8 tips to negotiate the best deal.
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Already a Haven for People Leaving the Bay Area, Austin Set to Rise in Popularity With Growing Apple Presence
As big tech companies open new offices outside Silicon Valley, the migration trend toward affordable cities is likely to continue. Apple’s recent announcement that it’s adding thousands of jobs in Austin is likely to heat up…
Diversity at Redfin in 2018
The good news this year is that women’s representation increased across the board, and we made strides in hiring more Black and Latinx employees.
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Bidding Wars in Seattle Nearly Vanish with Only 1 in 10 Offers Now Facing Competition
Buyers in every part of the city get a major reprieve, but one in three South Seattle offers still face competition As the share of Redfin offers facing competition plummets to an eight-year low nationally, the…
KW Agents Shift Into Gear As Fed Raises Interest Rates
After years of rock-bottom interest rates, the Federal Reserve has raised the benchmark rate from 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. With only eight increases in the last 10 years, and three…
How to Buy a Home in 2019
If you’re revving up to buy a house in the next 12 months—or trying to decide if it’s the right time for you—a little inside info will help you make your best moves. The housing market…