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CMSClassUnloadingEnabled at Redfin
tl;dr: If you’re using the CMS collector in Java 6 (-XX:+UseConcMarkSweepGC) server-side, then you should really consider –XX:+CMSClassUnloadingEnabled Today’s post starts out with a story.
Redfin's Real-Time Home-Buyer Tracker: Buyers Become More Confident
Today, we’re launching the survey results as a regular report, The Redfin Real-Time Home-Buyer Tracker, updated with data for the second quarter of 2012. What we found this quarter mostly is evidence of a strengthening market.
Creating a Dual-Screen AirPlay Experience for iOS and Apple TV
Back in March, while everyone was waiting for the new iPad with bated breath, we heard rumblings of a 3rd-generation Apple TV. We’re always trying
Power Search: If you build it, will they come?
Let’s talk about power search. Redfin currently offers over thirty ways to filter your search, but it seems that no matter how many options we
What Neighborhood is Right For You? Ask Redfin!
In life and websites, it’s the small things that count. Redfin’s latest update included a few of the small things that can really make a
Never Tell Me the Odds
In a board call last month, I finally told everyone that the commission savings that Redfin offers home sellers and home buyers dramatically lowers our
Redfin Agents Shine in National RealTrends Verified Rankings
More than 1,200 Redfin agents were named among the country’s best real estate professionals by RealTrends Verified, an independently verified ranking of the top real
Redfin Launches Sunscore to Show Exactly How Much Sunlight Homes Get
This 0-100 score is available exclusively on Redfin.com and helps home searchers easily understand property-level sun exposure. Natural light is one of the hardest things
‘Deliver The Kind of Service People Remember and Trust’: How Maryam Amiri Became The First Redfin Agent to Sell $1 Billion Worth of Homes
In 2001, Maryam Amiri immigrated to the United States from Iran. Twenty-five years later, she became the first Redfin agent to hit $1 billion in
Say hello to the Newfins who joined us in Q1!
Spring is one of the busiest times in the housing market—and having the right agent can make all the difference. From navigating competition to helping
Redfin Calls on NWMLS to Give Home Sellers More Choice
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Seattle, a behind-the-scenes industry debate could shape how your home comes to market. Redfin supports a seller’s
Redfin Earns Top 10 Spot in RealTrends Verified Rankings, Powered by Agent Productivity
Redfin has been recognized among the top residential real estate brokerages for the fourth year in a row! In 2025, our agents closed 50,484 transactions,
