Author Archives: Matt Goyer

A look at Seattle’s tech employment field

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Matt Goyer

The Seattle Times’ article Where’d The Whiz Kids Go? – Seattle could become the new Detroit looks at the drop off in computer science graduates and how it’s affecting Seattle: In fact, right now a UW student with a bachelor’s … Continue reading →

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How are Redfin and waterless toilets alike

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Matt Goyer

We found this random video on the web today. From the Redfin blog: At first we thought this was a secret test by our beloved Marketing department trying out our first TV spot. But then it dawned on us that … Continue reading →

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Redfin in Investor Business Daily

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Matt Goyer

We’re in today’s Investor Business Daily, Beyond Search: Tools For Buying, Selling Homes Expand Online: Posting your home’s sale listing online is so 2004. Checking your agent’s blog for new listings is so 2005. In 2006, buyers and sellers are … Continue reading →

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Redfin links

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Matt Goyer

I definitely want to blog about Redfin but unlike Media Center I’m not planning on starting a redfin.mattgoyer.com. I’m also not going to post a lot about Redfin on Urbnlivn unless relevant to the condo, new construction scene. So until … Continue reading →

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Messenger Bags

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Matt Goyer

I’m looking for a funky messenger bag for busing/walking to work since my new notebook doesn’t fit in my old super slim bag. My notebook is 14″ long.. Here are some sites I’ve found. My preference is to find one … Continue reading →

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One week at Redfin

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Matt Goyer

It’s now been one week at Redfin. Here’s a quick and short list of what comes to mind: It’s scary, intimidating and humbling to start a new job. There is a reason why I don’t take up new sports. Free … Continue reading →

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This past weekend

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Matt Goyer

Busy weekend! After sneaking away early Friday I had dry land practice for the J24 Districts, the I rushed over to check out Hump 2. We even made the Stranger’s blog, HUMP 2 Storms Seattle!, or, at least my ass … Continue reading →

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Fractional boat ownership

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Matt Goyer

NY Times, Be a Million Dollar Baby for a Monthly Fee: “With luxury goods,” Mr. Pedraza said by phone, “many people today are more interested in collecting experiences than they are in actually owning the asset,’’ He added that even … Continue reading →

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First Day of Work

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Matt Goyer

I survived my first day of work at Redfin. In fact it was straight to work (no day long NEO (NEO = New Employee Orientation and is a day long affair on your first day at MSFT)) and I have … Continue reading →

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This past weekend in photos

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Matt Goyer

Friday we drank and drank. IMG_0083 Hosted on Zooomr Saturday we boated. IMG_0085 Hosted on Zooomr IMG_0089 Hosted on Zooomr Sunday we go karted. IMGP4496 Hosted on Zooomr IMGP4492 Hosted on Zooomr Sunday we also went shooting (it was my … Continue reading →

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