House hunters can take advantage of new search filters and view more data on climate risk, school ratings, and neighborhood amenities Over the past several months, we’ve added new data and search filters to the Redfin app and website to help you find the best home for your family. These features will give you a […]
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In August 2020, we launched an initiative called Redfin Rise to build a path to homeownership for working-class families. It’s an extension of our mission to redefine real estate in the consumer’s favor, broadening the scope of who has a fair shot at homeownership. Through Redfin Rise, Redfin employees have donated a total of $1,524,819
Today we announced an agreement to acquire Bay Equity Home Loans, a national, full-service mortgage lender for $135 million in cash and stock. Founded in 2007 in the Bay Area, Bay Equity is a licensed mortgage lender in 42 states and employs approximately 1,200 people. This acquisition accelerates our strategy to become a one-stop shop
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We recently decided not to add neighborhood crime data to Redfin.com. We were considering this because we’re very much focused on answering all the questions people have when they’re considering a home purchase, and we know that one of these questions is whether they’ll feel safe in a given home or neighborhood. But the data
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For Redfin agents, listing photographers and other folks who drive to houses all over town, Redfin is now paying a $5,000 subsidy for used or new electric-car purchases. In 2021, Redfin employees will have driven nearly 14 million miles, enough to go around the globe 600 times. We love this subsidy because it benefits the
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From August 2 – 6, Redfin tried a meeting-free, no-new-tasks reduced-stress week. It was such a big hit that now we’re going to do it every quarter.
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