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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a real estate market that increasingly favors renting over homeownership, lease marketing technology provider RentJuice today announced that it has surpassed a huge milestone: 1,000,000 rental listings. The company, which pioneered the online software category Rental Relationship Management (RRM), rapidly expanded in 2011 having received more than $6.2 million in venture financing from leading investors including Highland Capital Partners led by Peter Bell, StubHub cofounder Colin Evans and Tim Draper, whose firm has backed such Internet successes as Hotmail and Skype. RentJuice now serves 10 times more real estate brokers, agents, landlords and property managers than it did just a year ago and generates 10 times more rental leads per month.

On the heels of a year marked by the introduction of unparalleled offerings like the RentJuice Directory, JuicePress for WordPress, and Lease Locator for Facebook, RentJuice also today launches in San Francisco, adding the city where the company is headquartered to the roster of the markets it serves.

In celebration of this homecoming, RentJuice will host a weekly "Open House" during the month of March for new users in its San Francisco headquarters. During these free sessions, the RentJuice team will train customers on how to take full advantage of RentJuice's online and mobile apps to track their properties, advertise them across the web, and provide a paperless leasing experience to tenants. To register to attend these free events, property managers and leasing agents can visit http://info.rentjuice.com/sf-open-house.

"RentSFNow strives to stay on the leading edge of technology so that we can provide our clients with the best service possible – that's why we're thrilled to be counted as a customer of RentJuice," said David Chesnosky, leasing manager of RentSFNow. "Working in rentals in San Francisco is about to get a lot easier and more profitable for everyone, including prospective tenants."

RentJuice is an online platform that allows property managers and landlords to instantly share their availabilities with partner companies for free to shorten vacancies and improve communication. The Company also offers a paid upgrade that provides agents, brokers and leasing offices a "virtual rental office," available from a browser, iPhone or iPad. From powering a leasing agent's Facebook page and WordPress website to offering outsourced data entry and automatic ad syndication to dozens of consumer websites such as HotPads, Zillow and Trulia, RentJuice makes every step of the rental marketing process simpler.

During his recent speaking role at Inman's conference Real Estate Connect 2012 in New York, RentJuice CEO David Vivero unveiled the company's new iPhone and iPad apps. The applications brings an even greater level of efficiency for real estate pros, making all listing details and inventory available to them when they are on the go and with clients outside of the office. It offers features like the ability to:

Remotely add photos of a property to a listing while on site Get directions for specific listings while out of the office Send listings to clients while away from the computer Share photos of units on-the-spot to help gauge clients' interest before taking them to see a property

"From day one, it has been our goal to completely transform the way business is conducted among real estate professionals capitalizing on opportunities in leasing," said Vivero, who was recently named to the Forbes "30 Under 30 in Real Estate" list. "Now, the rental process is moving more and more online, and RentJuice is at the center of that shift. Our team is excited to be a driving force behind the evolution of the industry as we continue to expand our geographic footprint."

To learn more about RentJuice, visit http://www.rentjuice.com.

About RentJuice

RentJuice was founded in 2009 by CEO David Vivero – recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Real Estate list – and CTO Kunal Shah and is led by a team that has helped grow companies like TripIt, Market Leader, Vimeo and CollegeHumor. The Company pioneered the online software category Rental Relationship Management (RRM) and currently serves the Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York and San Francisco markets.

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Popular Australian real estate portal Thehomepage.com.au recently developed and launched a new and more dynamic interface for its Off the Plan section. CEO Ben Stockdale discusses its features and benefits.

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The real estate advertising industry recognizes the advantages presented by the Internet and has tapped its potential to take over part of the market, which used to be dominated by newspapers. Thehomepage.com.au is definitely a key player in the shift toward online real estate advertising. One of Australia’s leading real estate websites, it is preferred by thousands of agents for being independent, free and highly efficient. It has been praised for its effortless functionality and straightforward navigation process. Always in pursuit of bettering its service, Thehomepage.com.au recently implemented its latest site improvement, a new interface for its Off the Plan section.

Thehomepage.com.au’s Off the Plan section offers a one-stop-shop for the country’s newest property developments. With the new interface, the section is clearly laid out and a pleasure to read. “You can sign up for property alerts so you can automatically be notified when a new listing fits your criteria,” says CEO Ben Stockdale. “It also hosts videos and displays full size images to give you the best user experience possible. We display in a grid that randomizes every day and shows more property towards the top.”

According to Mr. Stockdale, the off the plan market is tough at the moment and online real estate sites haven't provided great solutions. “None of the big real estate sites have yet addressed the unique needs of off the plan advertisers, but rather tried to use traditional residential techniques,” he points out.

Selling off the plan requires a much different campaign strategy since a project may reach years to be completed. “We allow developers to show a little information and ask for a lead, or add lots of information,” shares Mr. Stockdale. The listing details page is adaptable. It is designed to truly showcase the development and allow as much or as little information as the developer or selling agency chooses.

“The leads are up front with property alerts. They list a project and emails go out to interested parties,” Mr. Stockdale elaborates. He and his team draw on their own experiences in the development, marketing and retail aspects of selling projects. They are aware of the fact that each is separate from the other and needs to be catered to accordingly.

“We can tailor packages to cater for each release phase, the soft launch or expressions of interest, to the up-scaled public launch through to the long lasting exposure to keep the project in the eyes of our browsers without falling down the pecking order due to a new development listing,” Mr. Stockdale explains.

This new interface certainly benefits both agents and potential clients. It allows the developers to advertise their projects in a very effective manner, while people considering buying off the plan have an easier time doing their shopping.

“Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter!” Mr. Stockdale invites site users.

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SAN DIEGO -- A well-known real estate agent with a big presence in the San Diego community is facing accusations of mortgage fraud. Real estate agent Eric Elegado and his wife, Charmagne, are accused of committing mortgage fraud on sales transactions the couple made between 2002 and 2007.In the court Tuesday, a prosecutor from the U.S. Attorney's Office accused the Elegados and their associates of targeting low-income families and helping falsify documents so those families could qualify for loans.The couple was arrested at their gated, rented North County home on Friday morning. Seven others who worked for Eric Elegado were also arrested and charged.Elegado ran the successful E Real Estate and Loans, and he was recognizable on the Internet and through bus bench ads.Prosecutors said he and his wife of 23 years took advantage of low-income homebuyers by obtaining mortgage loans for unqualified homebuyers. According to a criminal indictment, the couple and the other employees would falsify the employment and salary information on loan documents such as false W-2 forms, bank statements, rental income statements, ownership records and bank deposits on behalf of borrowers.In total, they closed on more than 100 loans. 10News learned almost all those loans have defaulted or the homes have been foreclosed."The prosecution has claimed there are phony applications. We have no reason to believe that at this point," said Eric Elegado's attorney Paul Pfingst.Pfingst, a former San Diego County district attorney, added that the couple care for their five children and Charmagne's ailing parents in their rented home and are by no means wealthy."The Elegados are not rich people. The prosecution would have you believe they made millions of dollars," Pfingst said.Charmagne Elegado posted bail on Tuesday evening. Her husband could be released later this week.Facing multiple counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and criminal forfeiture in the case along with the Elegados are 28-year-old Minh Nguyen of San Marcos; and San Diego residents Theodore Cohen, 54; Alexander V. Garcia, 38; Roderick Huerto, 34; Ramin Lotfi, 36; Roman Macabulos, 38, and Regidor Pacal, 51.

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In any real estate article, lenders are the most read and mentioned word. But are you really aware of the importance of these people? Do you really know who these people are?

If you are a first time homebuyer in the Key Biscayne real estate market, knowing who you could turn to for financing is very important. To get more familiar with these lenders for your Key Biscayne real estate investment, here are some of the most common types of lender to whom you could apply financing.

Mortgage Brokers

Mortgage brokers are not really the people who can provide you the financing that you need for your Key Biscayne real estate property acquisition. They just act as the middlemen between you, the borrower and the lender, the financer. The best thing when it comes in hiring a mortgage broker is network.

Normally, mortgage broker are associated with huge arsenal of mortgage lenders that can provide you with plenty of loan options that you can choose from. These professionals are also helpful when searching for the best rate. But most of the time broker too does not have your best interest at heart, making it somewhat harder to land the most advantageous mortgage term.

Banks

If you are planning to invest in Key Biscayne real estate and you are looking for a conventional loan, the first institution that you normally think about is those banks within the area. Actually these lenders offer financing that is regulated by the federal and state agencies. Looking for these lenders is not really difficult thing to do since most of them have several branches all over the city.

But on the other hand, negotiating with banks can be tremendously tough especially for first time homebuyer. And since they always protect their interest, you may not be able to get the best term for your loan.

Online lenders

The internet is not just a large pool of information; it is also a home for several lenders. You can also take advantage of several internet lenders to help you search for the most favorable loan rates. But with other real estate activities, research is still the crucial part. With lenders online, the learning curve is exponentially greater than with banks.

Builders

If you prefer a newly constructed Key Biscayne Real Estate property, the home builder may also set-up financing with an affiliate lending company. The risks are the same with others; you may find your best interest unimportant. But of you are first time homebuyer, accepting the lender of your home builder may be the easiest way to qualify for the right financing.

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