The widespread lack of housing supply throughout the Greater Boston area is partially responsible for record-setting bidding wars and surprisingly high competition rates in late April and early May, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide, 41.1% of Redfin offers faced competition in the four w..
read moreWhen Marge tells prospective Buyers her honest opinions about the houses she shows them, but doesn't actually sell any, Lionel Hutz instructs her to bend the truth. He says she should use more positive descriptions in order to sell the houses. In this clip, Lionel Hutz shows Marge how to be more ho..
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Performing a home energy audit is the first step toward cutting your utility costs and making your house more comfortable all year long. Drafty rooms and high utility bills are signs that your home could benefit from some much needed, energy-efficient upgrades. According to the Department of Energy..
read moreREALTOR.com® and celebrity spokesperson Elizabeth Banks teamed up to explain the home buying process in plain English. This five video series gives you fun & straightforward details on what it takes to purchase a home and all the steps involved. Elizabeth Banks explains the basics of how to fi..
read moreHow do you convince people to hire a REALTOR® in just six seconds? Same as always. Except much faster. REALTOR.com® created a series of short TV commercials to highlight some of the most popular features in real estate. A home office is commonly the functional space designated in a resi..
read moreWatch professional tips on how to make an offer on a property, whenever the time comes. In Episode 1 of "The Home Buying Process in Plain English" series by REALTOR.com® starring Elizabeth Banks, learn exactly what you should know before you even start house hunting or visiting open houses. Additi..
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When you step into a hardware store, you’re faced by a wall of energy efficient light bulb choices. Those include compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), in addition to light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Both are great replacements for upgrading those phased-out incandescent bulbs, but which energy-efficie..
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Don’t put off energy-efficient home upgrades just because of seemingly high upfront costs. You can save by tapping into Federal, state, and local rebates and incentives. Search for rebates and incentives for energy efficiency or renewable system installations, like solar panels and HVAC, in the n..
read moreIf you're thinking about buying a house, the biggest factor is probably how much home you can afford. Unless you have a boatload of cash stashed under your mattress from doing something shady, buying a property usually costs way more money than you currently have laying around. In Episode 2 of "The..
read moreHow do you convince people to hire a REALTOR® in just six seconds? Same as always. Except much faster. REALTOR.com® created a series of short TV commercials to highlight some of the most popular features in real estate. The highly-treasured master bedroom is the largest bedroom in a house or resi..
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The coronavirus has driven listings down across the board, but even at its lowest impact point—in the affordable market—there is still not enough supply of homes for sale to meet demand. Between mid-March 2020 and mid-April 2020, the new supply of homes for sale fell 29 points from the year pri..
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Our annual company meeting is an awesome week of connecting, learning, and rabid squirrel fun with Redfinnians across the country. This year we were in Atlanta. It was pretty incredible! Here are some leftover pics from my week-long work outing at Redfin. They put me up at the Omni A..
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A drafty house and high utility bills are signs that your home could benefit from some insulation upgrades and caulking improvements. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for more than half of the average home’s utility costs. Tighten up and save: Pr..
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If you considered solar panels for your house but were deterred by the cost, it’s time to take a second look. Solar costs have dropped significantly and in some cases, there’s no upfront cost. A Federal tax credit of up to 26%, good through December 31, 2020, just sweetens the deal. Plus, solar..
read moreMarge decides to sell real estate for herself & gets a job working for Lionel Hutz at Red Blazer Realty. They have at least two offices in Springfield and all of their REALTORS® wear red blazers, hence the name. In this clip, Marge meets her new co-workers at Red Blazer Realty. The v..
read moreHow do you convince people to hire a REALTOR® in just six seconds? Same as always. Except much faster. REALTOR.com® created a series of short TV commercials to highlight some of the most popular features in real estate. Tudor homes are a favorite for their steeply pitched gable roofs, elabor..
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The average sale price for luxury homes nationwide climbed 1.6% year over year to $1.63 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, a rebound that marks the largest gain since the third quarter of 2018. Still, while this increase represents an improvement from the 4% drop in the first qua..
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Living a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive or even time-consuming. In fact, some minor changes can actually cut expenses and have a positive impact on your health and quality of life. Making your daily routine more efficient can be as simple as learning some healthy basics, ..
read moreNow for the fun part! Before you can buy a house, you've got to find it first. In Episode 3 of "The Home Buying Process in Plain English" by REALTOR.com® starring NAR® celebrity spokesperson Elizabeth Banks, find out why an Open House is some of the most fun you'll have in real estate, and how to..
read moreIt's time to get close to your REALTOR® and talk numbers when you're ready to make an offer on a home. In Episode 4 of "The Home Buying Process in Plain English" by REALTOR.com® starring Elizabeth Banks, prepare to analyze the market then part with an insane amount of money if it all looks good. ..
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Redfin launched a new luxury real estate service today. Redfin Premier builds on our amazing service for home sellers by providing additional specialized marketing to highlight million-dollar homes and attract luxury homebuyers. Redfin is a technology-powered residential real estate company. Fou..
read moreThe closing is a test of will. There is nothing more awesome than taking ownership of your brand new home, but you have to sign for it first. In Episode 5 of "The Home Buying Process in Plain English" starring Elizabeth Banks, get ready to loosen up your writing hand. Did someone say paperwork? Bec..
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The U.S. housing market is off to a strong start in 2020 as a deepening shortage of homes for sale and surging homebuyer demand are set to push prices up at the fastest rate in years. Buyers may be coming out of winter hibernation early, but so far the sellers are few and far between, whi..
read moreHow do you convince people to hire a REALTOR® in just six seconds? Same as always. Except much faster. REALTOR.com® created a series of short TV commercials to highlight some of the most popular features in real estate. The attic is a well-loved space just below the roof of a building that occupi..
read moreAfter an auction, Marge meets Lionel Hutz, who has become a REALTOR®. Lionel Hutz is the attorney in Springfield. Beyond the law, he decides to try his hand at selling real estate. He's also affectionately known as Miguel Sanchez and Dr. Nguyen Van Phuoc, following some trouble that prompted him t..
read moreThe REALTOR® difference means hiring a legit professional who abides by the Code of Ethics, practices advocacy, and is backed by the nation's largest professional real estate trade association instead of just working with a real estate agent who only holds a license. A REALTOR® is the only rea..
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If you're wondering how to buy energy-efficient appliances, it's time to conserve energy and realize those savings. Replacing old appliances with brand new, energy-efficient models is the surest way to cut long-term energy costs. The mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a foundation of the sustai..
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Energy-efficiency, sustainability, and durability all are hallmarks of a green home. Such properties are also called high performance or eco-friendly homes. Common Elements of Green Buildings While some homes are certified as green by housing or environmental industry groups such as LEED ..
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