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Rethinking resident experience: Why consumer tech trends matter now more than ever 

Housing Wire

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. In fact, a recent report found that renters who are satisfied with technology are 17% less likely to plan a move.

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The surprising future of mortgage technology

Housing Wire

Today, while the mortgage industry has the technology to support this, we’re still in the early stages of determining how it should be used. With the advances we’re seeing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, we have become experts at configuring our technology to meet the changing needs of lenders.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Aging-in-place tech platform secures $35M funding round

Housing Wire

An aging-in-place technology platform recently secured a $35 million funding round, which it hopes to use to expand its existing partnership portfolio while also aiming to enter the Medicaid market. The Helper Bees is a platform that connects older adults to a network of non-medical products and services, according to the company.

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How urban environments present unique challenges for aging in place

Housing Wire

P]eople could face issues with transportation, higher rents and gaps in social support, the report said. Some cities, like New York, have aimed to combat this with technology, reporting some success. Isolation and loneliness are key problems faced by older Americans aging in their own homes.

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 SaaS provider WorkWave acquires TaskEasy

Housing Wire

WorkWave helps mobile workforce companies, and transportation and logistics industries to estimate jobs, schedule and route mobile workers, and bill customers. Through the acquisition, the companies will expand their offerings to include pest control, among other services.

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Seize the student housing surge: A guide for property managers

Housing Wire

For example, student-focused amenities like study rooms, transportation to and from campus, and social events for student residents are sought-after. Ensure the right technology is in place to manage a guarantor or co-signer. Since most students have little credit history, parents often act as guarantors on a student housing lease.