Every homeowner needs a well-stocked toolbox. Whether you live in a modern apartment in downtown Philadelphia, a historic home in Boston, or you’re looking to put your house on the market, you will inevitably need to make home repairs – and you’ll need the tools to do it. It’s also always helpful to have what

The only thing worse than allergies is indoor allergies. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentration of pollutants can actually be two to five times higher than outdoors. Yikes! If you or your family have been sneezing, wheezing, or itching indoors, allergies could be to blame. Common indoor allergens such

From craftsmen bungalows to mid-century ramblers, homes in the U.S are just as unique as the people who inhabit them. The rich architectural history of different regions has continued to be a foundation for modern upgrades. From East to West, you don’t have to be an architect to appreciate the stunning styles of homes on

It won’t be a repeat of 2008, but housing markets in some parts of the country are at more risk than others Whether it happens this year, next year, or in 10 years, another recession is inevitable. Regardless of when it comes, it’s unlikely to have a large negative impact on the real estate market.

San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas were the most competitive housing markets in August, but local buyers were far less likely to face a bidding war than last summer.  Just 10.4 percent of offers written by Redfin agents on behalf of their homebuying customers faced a bidding war in August, down from more than

I still have the brown-paper sack on my desk, unopened, full of compliments. Melissa Blume, a Redfin director of product management, recently asked the team to write on a notecard what we appreciate about one another, and then she put the compliments for each person in a bag. I’m too mortified to read mine, but

Los Angeles is the most popular place for visitors to peruse online home listings while in town.  We often daydream about picking up and moving to the exciting place we’re visiting. And as it turns out, so do a lot of you. In the second quarter of 2019, 29 percent of Redfin users nationwide searched

Redfin will now publish the commission offered to the buyer’s agent for homes that a Redfin agent is hired to sell on Redfin.com. We believe displaying the commission will help consumers better understand the costs and incentives in the real estate transaction. The commission will appear in the property details section for Redfin-listed homes on

Market trends suggest that many homebuyers are prioritizing affordability above walkability.  Home-sale prices in walkable neighborhoods across the country increased 2.3 percent year over year to a median $343,900 in July, compared to 4.3 percent annual growth to a median $312,100 for homes in car-dependent areas.  That’s according to data from Walk Score®, a Redfin

Consider renting out your house in the event of a recession. When the next recession hits, the stock market will fall in value and the unemployment rate will rise, which means more homeowners may struggle to afford their home and be tempted to sell. And with more homes for sale and fewer buyers able to