Job 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 opening campuses in new places like Crystal City, Nashville and Austin, and the rising costs of living in many coastal cities, the idea
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Luxury Sales See Second-largest Decline Since 2011

Luxury prices continued to lose momentum through the end of 2018, with entry level prices in the 87 luxury markets combined reaching $1.3 million, up 4.3 percent over last year on average. Accordingly, sellers in the luxury segment continue to adjust, with asking prices down 7.0 percent over last year on average. December marked the

These are the 10 “Greenest” Cities for St. Patrick’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, want to feel lucky, or just need an excuse to order a few pints of Guinness. But we’re taking feeling green a step further.
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The Bathroom Design in these 10 Homes Are So Luxurious, You’ll Want to Live in Them

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 should be avoided at all costs, and other outposts are so nice they rival beauty parlors. We’re talking about the bathroom. According to a UK
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The First Week of April is the Best Time to List a Home For Sale

Homes listed the first week of April see 14 percent more views, 5 percent less competition, sell 6 days faster They also see nearly 6 percent higher prices, $17,000 more for the typical listing, and are 1 percent less likely to have a price drop 29 of the top 50 largest U.S. metros have their

Home Prices Up 0.6% in February—Smallest Year-Over-Year Gain Since March 2012

U.S. home-sale prices increased just 0.6 percent in February compared to a year ago, to a median of $287,400 across the metros Redfin tracks. This is the smallest year-over-year price increase recorded since prices stopped falling year-over-year in March 2012. Market Summary February 2019 Month-Over-Month Year-Over-Year Median sale price $287,400 1.0% 0.6% Homes sold 189,100
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Sellers to Face More Challenging Conditions This Spring

Home Buyers Gaining More Leverage in 36 out of 50 Largest Markets Per Latest Month’s Supply Estimates Highlights In January, the pace of home sales relative to inventory dropped to the lowest point since September 2016 in the 50 largest markets in the country. If trend holds, this spring will see the slowest-moving homebuying season

A 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 than comparable homes without them, making it the metro where pools are most valuable. Austin and
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Redfin 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 cities for public transit, looking at cities of all sizes, according to Redfin’s latest Transit Score® ranking. Transit
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Redfin 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®, rates locations based on how convenient they are to public transportation. This is Redfin’s first year ranking transit in Canadian cities. Looking at big
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