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SANTA MONICA, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/29/09 — Tough economic times may be a boon to Southern California renters, according to a survey of rent prices for more than 50,000 properties.

Average monthly rents for Santa Monica Apartments fell 20 percent in June 2009 compared to one year ago, while rent prices across greater Southern California dropped 24 percent, based on a survey of listings at WestsideRentals.com , Southern California’s leading resource for rental properties. The listings for Los Angeles Apartments showed even worse decreases over the last 12 months.

"At a time when mortgages are difficult to obtain due to tighter lending standards and high home prices, renting remains an attractive housing alternative for Southern California residents," said Mark Verge, WestsideRentals.com owner. "While the real estate market is stabilizing, lower occupancy rates and new units coming on the market are creating bargains for renters in Santa Monica and throughout the Southland."

For example, Santa Monica-based landlord Doug Franklin, who owns seven rental properties in the city, has recently dropped the rent on a two-bedroom property from $2,395 to $1,830 per month. Similar rent decreases can be found in communities from Pasadena to Irvine to San Diego, based on WestsideRentals.com ’s extensive database of more than 50,000 listings throughout Southern California.

"In today’s market, rent prices fluctuate on a weekly or even daily basis," Verge said. "Landlords are staying proactive to offer competitive rent prices, and renters are finding real value for their money."

To help landlords gauge the rental market and find the most up-to-date information on rent levels in their areas, WestsideRentals.com offers a free price comparison tool. The feature makes it easy for landlords to establish pricing on an available unit at a level appropriate for their market.

About WestsideRentals.com

Based in Santa Monica, WestsideRentals.com is the definitive marketplace for connecting landlords and tenants in Southern California. Since 1996, WestsideRentals.com has helped more than 1 million renters search for housing and hundreds of thousands of landlords find responsible tenants to fill their vacancies. WestsideRentals.com offers live help, more than 15,000 property photos and more than 20,000 available rentals that can be updated in real time.

Contact:
Mark Verge
CEO
Email Contact
(310) 395-7368

SANTA MONICA, CA — (Marketwire) — 06/01/09 — WestsideRentals.com Southern California’s leading resource for landlords and tenants, has introduced text messaging and a new Apple iPhone application, making its service available in the palm of the hand, anytime, anywhere.

"Mobile devices are the future of apartment-hunting: there’s no more convenient and immediate way for renters to search listings, get more information about a property, or contact a landlord than through a text message or using an iPhone," says WestsideRentals.com Owner Mark Verge.
The WestsideRentals.com iPhone application is currently available for free download and enables WestsideRentals.com members to search its complete listing of available units, view photographs of properties, compare prices and more for searches like Santa Monica Apartments .

"Renters simply start their search by area and refine their search results based on amenities, the desired number of bedrooms or bathrooms, price or other criteria," Verge says. "While scrolling through the search results, click on an entry for more specifics, including lease type, move-in details or landlord contact information."

Also, renters with any type of cell phone can get details on thousands of properties via text message. By sending a text message containing the six-digit property code listed on WestsideRentals.com’s "For Rent" signs to "2RENT" or "27368." Members of WestsideRentals.com automatically receive extra information and may access even more by texting "Details" in reply. iPhone users may click on the landlord’s phone number to instantly place a call if they’re interested in the unit.

Video tutorials demonstrating how to use WestsideRentals.com text messaging or the iPhone app are available at
http://www.westsiderentals.com/tutorials . Both these features are included with WestsideRentals.com membership, which also provides photos and 360-degree virtual tours, free credit checks, online forms and applications, and more.
About WestsideRentals.com

Based in Santa Monica, WestsideRentals.com is the definitive marketplace for connecting landlords and tenants in Southern California. Since 1996, WestsideRentals.com has helped more than 1 million renters search for housing and hundreds of thousands of landlords find responsible tenants to fill their vacancies. WestsideRentals.com offers live help, more than 15,000 property photos and more than 20,000 available rentals that can be updated in real time.

Contact:
Nasi Peretz
(626) 319-3187

http://money.aol.com/article/westsiderentalscom-now-available-on-the/505846?icid=sphere_searchsphere_news

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS92278+01-Jun-2009+MW20090601

Top 5 ways to get a landlord to accept your dog

29 May 2009 In: Uncategorized

1) sneak it in

2) lie about it never barking

3) don’t have a pitbull

in all seriousness….

4) get your dog groomed before meeting the landlord

5) offer a pet deposit

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WESTSIDE RENTALS IN THE NEWS

16 Feb 2009 In: Uncategorized

usat_logo2.gifBy Marisol Bello, USA TODAY

More homeowners, and some renters, have taken in boarders in this sour economy.

CLICK on link below for full story:

 http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-02-15-roommates_N.htm

Landlord Seminar for Tuesday Feburary 17, 2009

23 Jan 2009 In: Seminars

wsrlogoclear.gifGuest Speaker: Attorney form the Duringer Law Group

Topic: “Avoiding the Pitfalls with Preparing and Serving Eviction Notices.”

Bonus: “Ask the Attorney” Open Q & A session to follow

Also, We will have speakers from the following departments:

Tenant Screening, Feature Rentals, Brokerage and Insurance. Landlords will be encouraged to ask questions, we’ll demonstrate and teach how to log into a landlord account and navigate the Landlord Main Menu page. Snacks will be provided and parking is free behind our office.

We hope to see you at our seminars!
Where: Westside Rentals Corporate Headquarters
1020 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401


Time:
7-8pm
Questions? 310.395.7368

200px-kcbs-tv_2008_logo1.jpgHome rental rates are dropping in Los Angeles. The first time since 2001.

Click on link below to view CBS News aired January 9, 2009

http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=89083@kcbs.dayport.com

Landlord Seminar for Tuesday January 20, 2009

5 Jan 2009 In: Announcements

Mark Verge and Brian Levy speaking on

Tax Credit

We would like to personally invite you to our Landlord Seminar for the month of January.

We’re presenting two additional outside guest speakers on “Tax Credit”.

Also, We will have speakers from the following departments:

Tenant Screening, Feature Rentals, Brokerage and Insurance. Landlords will be encouraged to ask questions, we’ll demonstrate and teach how to log into a landlord account and navigate the Landlord Main Menu page. Snacks will be provided and parking is free behind our office.
Also, We will have speakers from the following departments:

We hope to see you at our seminars!
Where: Westside Rentals Corporate Headquarters
            1020 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401

Time: 7-8pm
Questions? 310.395.7368

WestsideRentals.com will offer Free Text messaging property details on all their 26,000 plus listings in their database. Be the first one to get instant text alerts via your cell phone!

Service will be offered after December 9, 2008

For further information 310.395.7368


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