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Redwood Earns Fifth Consecutive Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ Recognition
Redwood Living, Inc. has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ List, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned recognition among the nation’s leading workplaces in the real estate industry.
Developed by Fortune in partnership with Great Place To Work®, the annual list recognizes companies that have built strong workplace cultures based on employee feedback received through confidential survey responses. The recognition reflects employees’ experiences across areas such as trust in leadership, workplace culture, fairness, pride and connection among colleagues.
The Fortune honor follows Redwood’s ninth consecutive year of Great Place To Work Certification™, which the company earned in July. In the latest employee survey, 88% of Redwood employees said the company is a great place to work, 31 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company.
“Earning recognition from Fortune for five consecutive years is a direct reflection of our team’s dedication,” said Steve Kimmelman, founder and CEO of Redwood. “It is a privilege to be listed among companies transforming our industry. Our Redwood Ambassadors define our culture every day, and their feedback is what drives our continued growth and success.”
Celebrating a Culture Built by Redwood Ambassadors
Redwood joins other Great Place To Work-Certified organizations in celebrating Certification Nation Day (October 15), an annual day dedicated to recognizing employees and the workplace cultures they help build. For Redwood, it provides an opportunity to recognize the people behind the company’s continued workplace recognition and highlight the programs and benefits designed to support employees both personally and professionally.
Redwood’s latest employee survey highlighted several aspects of its workplace culture:
- Welcoming culture: 95% said they felt welcome when they joined Redwood.
- Exceptional service: 94% believe customers would rate Redwood’s service as “excellent.”
- Supportive workplace: 92% said they can take time off when needed, while 92% said special events are celebrated.
- Shared pride: 91% said they feel a sense of pride in what Redwood accomplishes.
Redwood supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible paid time off, paid holidays, birthdays off, medical coverage, mental health resources, Volunteer Time Off, up to a 4% 401(k) company match and a 20% rental discount at any Redwood Neighborhood.
The company also encourages continued growth through tuition assistance, professional development programs, leadership training and opportunities for advancement.
As Redwood continues to expand throughout the Midwest and Carolinas, the company is hiring for a variety of positions, including leasing and maintenance roles. Explore current career opportunities here.
Interview Opportunity with Redwood Living, Inc.
A Redwood team member is available to interview upon request.
About Redwood Living, Inc.
Headquartered in Independence, Ohio, Redwood Living, Inc. develops and manages apartment neighborhoods across nine states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina. Since 1991, the company has grown to more than 20,000 apartment homes across 160+ neighborhoods. Known for its No One Above or Below You® design, Redwood delivers a remarkable rental experience centered on offering privacy, comfort and convenience. The company invests in its people and cultivates a workplace centered on continuous improvement, collaboration and professional growth. For more information, visit byRedwood.com.
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