9keys Occupies New Corporate Offices in Orange County's Technology Center; The ``Complete Home Solution'' Company Sets Up a New Home On the Digital Coast.

Business Editors

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2000

9keys, the nation's leading network of home services companies supporting home ownership and the home buying and selling process, announced the opening of its new national corporate office in the heart of Orange County's technology center in Newport Beach.

"Our presence in the heart of Southern California's burgeoning technology and real estate markets provides us with a key geographical perspective to build our national presence in the home real estate market," said Stefan Swanepoel, CEO and president of 9keys. "We look forward to expanding from our new state-of-the-art home base."

The new offices feature state-of-the-art technology and occupy 3,900 square feet in Newport Beach's Fashion Island community.

"We relocated our offices from 9keys' original San Diego base of operation to build a new home base for our expansion," said Swanepoel. "It's an ideal location -- within an hour from most Southern California metropolitan areas and minutes from the John Wayne Airport. The new office gives us an opportunity to grow and add staff as we roll out our online programs throughout California and beyond."

9keys is the parent company for various online and offline real estate and financial companies with sales this year expected to exceed $2 billion. 9keys represents the next generation in home ownership and real estate service companies. The company offers homebuyers and sellers complete information, including listings of homes for sale, credit approval, down payment strategies, the ability to compare mortgage rates, title and relocation services and remodeling suggestions in an integrated online company. 9keys also provides licensed and experienced professionals to assist homebuyers and sellers through the process offline.