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How Much Would Mint Be Worth Now?
It has almost been 18 months since Intuit acquired Mint for $170 million, so long ago that we can hardly remember how vigorously venture investors
Friendship and Solitude
Have you read the wonderful, deeply counter-cultural lecture on solitude and leadership delivered by William Deresiewicz in spring 2010 to the West Point plebe class? I
Redfin Launches Facebook Integration, Customer Deal Room
Big news! Redfin launched a bunch of new technologies last night — an online Deal Room to guide our home-buying customers through escrow, the ability
The Story of My Life
When we think about what makes a life good or bad, we tend to focus on the key events: a small envelope on the counter,
Celebrity or Entrepreneur?
I was just reading Chris Dixon’s notes on starting your first company, and noticed that five of his eleven recommendations focus on becoming a social-media
Jim Flatley Wasn't a Recliner
Every time I get on a plane, I think of Jim Flatley, the vice-president of sales at my old company, Plumtree Software. Corvette-driver, hair-gunker, suit-wearer,
Redfin and Compass Partner to Expand Inventory and Seller Choice
Today, Redfin announced a partnership with Compass International Holdings that will expand the number of homes buyers can discover on Redfin.com. Through this partnership, home
Denver Has a New Neighbor: Kiel Murphy Wins the Great American Home Search
Redfin awards Murphy a home valued at more than $1 million for being the fastest person to successfully complete a nationwide scavenger hunt in the
Redfin Debuts Its Home Search App in ChatGPT
Redfin now has an app in ChatGPT that lets users explore home listings, neighborhood information and housing market trends through the widely-used AI product. Home
The Great American Home Search: Redfin’s Big Game Debut Kicks Off a Scavenger Hunt for $1 Million Home
Download the Redfin app now to prepare for a search that starts at the Big Game and spans the country to win a million-dollar home
Meet the Newfins Starting 2026 Strong!
As we settle into the new year and look ahead to what’s next, we’re excited to welcome the agents who joined Redfin in December. Their
Conversational Search is Now Available on the Redfin iPhone App
iOS users in the U.S. can now have a back-and-forth dialogue with Redfin on-the-go to discover homes that best suit their preferences Conversational home search
