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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,
Why I Work at Redfin: Marshall Park
Hear what a long-time real estate agent has to say about what it’s like to work at Redfin.
Redfin Experimenting with iBeacon
How Redfin engineers explored ways to incorporate Apple’s iBeacon into exciting customer experiences.
Introducing the Redfin Estimate
Big news! Redfin today launched the Redfin Estimate, developed to be the most accurate estimate of your home’s value.
Meet the Designers Behind the New Redfin Yard Sign: Lindy Kanand & Angela Salvo
Learn what went into the creation of the new Redfin yard sign.
Why I Work at Redfin: Andrew Chen
We sat down with Andrew in the San Francisco office to get his perspective on what makes Redfin stand out in Silicon Valley, what he values most working in the tech industry and why he chose to get involved with a tech brokerage.
Is a Real Estate Career for You? Redfin Hosts George Mason Students
Last Friday, as a part of Take a Patriot to Work Day, Redfin agents in Northern Virginia hosted several students from George Mason University to give them an inside look at life inside a busy real estate brokerage.