Rent Compass iphone app new release

A new release of the RentCompass iPhone app has been released. It took a bit long this time to approve the app, but it was finally released. The new release includes minor bug fixes and tweaks as well as optimizations.
Unfortunately this time around, the update process is not as easy as before, you will need to delete the old app and install a new one due to migration issues.

If you don't have the app, and looking for apartments for rent in Toronto or other Canadian cities, give the Rent Compass iPhone app a go, to find rentals with your iPhone, it is definitely a much improved experience for those who have a busy daily life to search with their computers.
And if you have other mobile phones/devices, find rental apartments on the go with the other Rent Compass apps/solutions on mobile devices.

Android app update

Based on popular demand, we have added support for legacy Android devices. The RentCompass Android app now supports Android 1.5 and 1.6 devices as well as 2.0+ devices.

Legacy devices are a bit of a problem on the Android platform, however, we were able to downgrade some of the functionality of the RentCompass Android app without sacrificing performance or functionality.

Since Android 1.5 and 1.6 still make up 25% of Android devices in Canada, we decided to support these users then upgrade to a later target OS when the the legacy device market penetration becomes less in the future.

Apartment rentals iPhone app

A new version of the iPhone app has been released.
The list view has been revamped to allow for unlimited scrolling, so looking for other rentals does not require zooming in the map view anymore, which was a little confusing for some of our users.
Looking for apartment rentals on the iPhone has never been easier.
We have also added enhanced social media integration with Facebook and Twitter, share rental apartments and house that you like with your friends.
In addition, we added few minor enhancements and bug fixes. Have feedback or suggestions? let us know.

Landlord Rescue

Just came across a great site that is definitely a great tool for landlords. Landlord Rescue, Many great tips for landlords and tenants. Definitely worth visiting.

New updates to iPhone and iPad app

A new update was just released to the iPhone/iPod and iPad applications. The mobile iOS apps now have Facebook support. Say you like a house/apartment for rent and would like to share it with your friends from your iPhone, you can now do that with a single click instead of having to use twitter from the browser. Sharing and finding apartments for rent has never been easier!

There was also few fixes related to improving the reliability of connection when the internet connection is not steady.

Feedback and suggestions are welcome both here and the main feedback form.

Canadian Apartment Investment Conference

Yesterday was quite eventful at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference. We have met quite few interesting people, CEOs, presidents of major property management companies all across Canada as well as many respected figures in the real estate market. The reception was definitely great for our products and we heard rave reviews all across the board from both existing and non-existing customers. In fact at the end of the conference we heard people shouting from across the room, "Who is from RentCompass?" and came across the room to ask us what we offer. Certainly the buzz generated was not to be taken lightly.
It was quite obvious that Landlords love having services at the caliber offered by us that also includes free rental listing and without spending too much effort on it.
We would like to thank all who have given us the thumbs up, and especially our existing customers with their great vote of confidence. We hope to continue to provide excellent service to everyone, and revolutionize the rental industry in Canada.

Do Higher Interest Rates Cause Lower House Prices?

Apparently not, an interesting analysis from the Realosophy blog