The Basic Home Security Checklist Every Home Needs

 

Different neighborhoods have different issues when it comes to home security. For example, in some neighborhoods, if you checked into a hotel and accidentally left the back door of the car open, nothing would happen. In others, that’s a way to lose not only everything inside the vehicle but the vehicle itself.

 

So there are neighborhoods in places like Wyoming and North Dakota and Idaho and Texas and Nebraska where security isn’t really a big issue. The only theft or home invasion will come from someone with a grudge or other similar agenda. Contrarily, sometimes even putting bars on the windows isn’t enough to safeguard your property. L.A. is like that.

 

Accordingly, wherever you are, you want to understand the security landscape and make some specific choices. Here we’ll cover five considerations that will apply to almost any property.

Local Premises – Are You Going To Stick Around, Or Move?

 

Sometimes the security move is to, well, move. There are times when a community or metropolis is in a situation where it’s just not possible to stay secure and stay around. Detroit comes to mind, and so does Los Angeles and New York City, when you consider the events of the last several years in either metropolis.

 

Certainly, it may be wise to stick it out. But also, you might be upgrading to more security in terms of better premises in a good neighborhood. Regardless, if you’ve gotta move, you might as well do so affordably—consider some of the options available at sites like UMoveFree.

Door And Window Locks; Perhaps Window Bars

 

Windows and doors need to be strong and lockable. The stronger the glass, the better; sometimes, you want bars behind the windows to offset forced entry. In some neighborhoods, interlopers will try to break through windows provided they don’t see anyone at home. They might do it just as they walk by.

 

If you can’t lock the windows and doors, you’re wide open. There are IoT devices that can lock windows and doors remotely. Smarthomes have their place, certainly, but if you want total security, you’ve got to take care to encrypt such solutions. Smarthomes work, but they can also be hacked.

For Dog People, A Big Loyal Dog

 

Even a small dog can startle a criminal. It’s not always the size of the beast; it’s the commotion they cause. A loud dog barking is jarring. Someone who doesn’t want to be seen will quickly high-tail it. However, a small dog can be silenced through brute force, whereas a large dog can be fatal to some people. So if you’re a dog person, get a big one for security.

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City Centers vs. Neighborhoods

City centers and neighborhoods may have qualities in common but they also have distinctive characteristics.

City Centers

For a long time, the city center was the hub of commerce, pedestrian traffic, and entertainment in many cities.  A city center, which may also be called r “downtown” or a “business district,” has features such as:

• Transportation hubs such as train and bus terminals.
• Convention centers for business events.
• Hotels for tourists and business travelers.
• A wide selection of restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment (e.g. nightclubs, theaters, concert halls).

Neighborhoods

While a city center is, by definition, the hub of a city, neighborhoods can be scattered around and may extend into the suburbs. While city centers often attract tourists, business travelers, and residents seeking entertainment, neighborhoods are more known for:

• Residential areas
• Schools
• Churches, community centers, and civic organizations

Obviously, there’s overlap between the two as people do live in city centers and there have always been retail, restaurants, and other attractions in neighborhoods. Now, however, we’re seeing more diverse businesses and activities in neighborhoods.

The Revival of Neighborhoods

City centers are still popular in many ways, especially for tourism and business events. However, the focus is shifting to neighborhoods in some important ways.

Retail Returning to Main Street

As Fast Company recently reported, retail is returning to neighborhoods. Retail stores and other businesses are finding that many customers prefer to find goods and services in neighborhoods where they live. Retail intelligence demands that savvy businesses anticipate customers’ preferences. Fulton Market in Chicago, for example, has recently grown quickly as one of the nation’s most trendy shopping areas. What is driving this shift? There are actually a number of factors.

• Convenience. Most people live in neighborhoods and don’t always feel like traveling to the city center for necessities or leisure activities.
• Community. Shopping locally gives people a chance to socialize and get to know their neighbors.
• Diversity. Suburban malls and city centers are mainly populated with chain stores. Main Street businesses are often independent and owned by locals.

Community and Civic Improvements

Aside from retail, many neighborhoods are enjoying the revitalization of community services. This is evident in several Midwestern cities. In Milwaukee, Co:lab, a coalition of civic organizations, is launching many community projects designed to strengthen neighborhoods, provide people with essential skills, and revitalize the economy. Similar efforts are underway in Madison, where community groups recently received a grant to work with troubled youth in the Mellowhood neighborhood. Such efforts are designed to improve safety, help at-risk populations, and make streets and malls more appealing to shoppers.

Such community strengthening efforts can have a significant effect on neighborhoods. They encourage more retail investors in these areas. They help to boost both commercial and residential real estate. A growing and improving neighborhood creates a submarket for developers and small businesses to invest in.

Smart Parking Solutions for neighborhoods that gain popularity over city centers

One implication of retail expansion in neighborhoods is that cities need efficient solutions to make life easier for businesses and shoppers. Traffic and parking, for example,  are a major issue in many cities today. Popular shopping districts need sustainable parking solutions.  There are several key issues that drivers and businesses care about.

• Availability. People want to know that they can easily find a parking space.
• Cost of parking. If parking is expensive, it discourages shoppers from visiting an area.
• Traffic congestion. Efficient parking cuts down on congestion
• Safety. It’s important that drivers feel safe parking and leaving their vehicles unattended while they’re shopping.
• Aesthetics. Parking solutions can either blend well with a neighborhood or an eyesore.

Neighborhoods in many areas such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and many other areas, are experiencing an exciting renaissance. This is good news but it also means that smart solutions are needed to accommodate growth.

Parqex offers innovative parking solutions for builders, developers, property managers, and residents. GuestParq makes it easy for property managers to organize guest parking. Access+ allows drivers to manage gates, doors, and garages. Enforcer helps you catch parking violations. These are some of the tools Parqex has introduced to make life easier as neighborhoods grow and attract more traffic. To find out more about our services, contact us.

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On top of it, your guests may have to pay a huge parking fee.

How do you go about amending this problem so you create visitor parking without so many inconveniences? Take a look at three commonly related problems and a solution using GuestParq.

1. Parking Far Away in Bad Weather

The last thing you want is to force your guests to park blocks away when the weather is terrible. We all know to park in big cities like Chicago is often a nightmare. During the winter, the weather can also become treacherous.

Perhaps some of your guests understand the situation and just put up with it. They shouldn’t have to, especially when they’re coming to a major business gathering in your apartment. No one wants to have to walk half a mile in torrential rain or snow.

This could also become dangerous if they have to walk in icy conditions. Some of your guests could potentially fall and injure themselves.

Our app, GuestParq, is a smart parking app through our ParqEx platform.

Using GuestParq, you’ll be able to help your guests reserve a parking place either in your apartment complex or within close proximity.

2. Forcing Your Guests to Pay High Rates for Parking

Did you know cities like Chicago (and similar big metropolises) usually overcharge for parking? It’s a big problem many people complain about, though never finding solutions.

Parking meter revenues in Chicago continue to rise, according to recent reports from the Chicago Sun-Times. Obviously, this leaves your guests with a major predicament when coming to visit you.

Think of the sour taste this leaves if you have family and friends coming to visit your apartment for the holidays. Just imagine how much this would cost them merely to visit for a few days or for a one-night party.

You don’t have to worry about this anymore when you use our GuestParq app. We make it easy for you to reserve under-used parking spaces within your apartment’s property. These parking spaces won’t have exorbitant fees visitors pay when parking in other locations within the city.

3. Lack of Security in Other Parking Lots

Statistics from the National Safety Council show that parking lots still experience major accidents and crime, particularly during busy times like the holidays. Your guests being forced to park in a strange place could mean them experiencing crime, or potentially hitting someone from being unfamiliar with the area.

All of these scenarios could lead to devastating outcomes you may feel responsible for due to inadequate parking.

One of the great features of GuestParq is it provides the security you need when reserving parking. Even with those reserved spaces, anything could happen.

Thanks to security cameras, you can use your mobile device to check in on what’s occurring in your reserved parking spaces. Our technology is always on and cloud-hosted so you can access security cams 24/7, no matter where you are.

You’ll also know exactly who’s parking in your reserved parking area. Someone else might take those places without permission, hence giving you a chance to amend the situation before your guests arrive.

Contact us at ParqEx to learn more about our self-managed parking solutions for parking owners, renters, guests, managers, and communities. We’ll show you how to implement our app for yourself as a renter, or as a building owner.

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One way you can help create a greener planet and a brighter future for all is to turn to the sharing economy. The sharing economy offers a number of environmental benefits, making the peer-to-peer marketplace the ideal place to shop and sell.

Fortunately, a great many people are taking steps toward improving this situation. From recycling programs to alternative-fuel vehicles, the products, programs, and research that are being put into place and carried out have the potential to improve our planet significantly for future generations. 

Below are just four of the ways the sharing economy is helping individuals just like you go green. 

#1: Reduced Emissions

Vehicle emissions are one of the biggest issues plaguing our planet. Did you know that a whopping 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are created by vehicles? This number needs to be reduced, and this can be easily accomplished through the combined use of public transportation, walking and bicycling, carpooling, and ride-sharing programs such as Uber and Lyft.

However, when you must drive your own vehicle, gas emissions can be reduced by reserving a parking spot in advance through a parking-sharing service such as ParqEx. This will remove any need to do extra driving to find a spot. Shared parking not only can help reduce emissions, but it can help communities in other ways as well. 

An even larger source of US greenhouse gas emissions is electricity. Fortunately, a growing number of businesses and individuals are adding 

solar panels and other alternative sources of electricity to their lives. That said, very few hotels have jumped onto this bandwagon, and considering the amount of electricity these establishments consume, you can bet they are the cause of some serious greenhouse gas emissions. 

A cleaner, more eco-friendly way to go about finding lodging is to look for a rental home on such sites as Homeaway and Airbnb. By renting a home in place of a hotel room, you will have complete control over how much electricity is being used by your lodging location of choice. Not only that, but many rental homes are now equipped with solar panels, easily making them the greenest choice. 

#2: Less Water Down the Drain

Another downfall of traditional hotel rooms is the insane amount of water used (and inevitably wasted) cleaning towels and linens. Because many hotels make it a habit to wash all of these items everyday whether or not the guest requests it, an enormous number of perfectly clean items are added to their laundry piles. This, of course, leads to a large amount of water being sent down the drain for essentially no reason. 

In a rental home found through one of the sites mentioned above, you will not run into this environmentally harmful practice. Instead, you will be in charge of deciding what needs to be washed during your stay. 

#3: Minimized Fuel Consumption

Remember those ride-sharing websites we mentioned above? They have another great benefit: You see, not only does sharing rides reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it also reduces fuel consumption. Since gasoline is a non-renewable resource, this is something we can all agree is a good thing.

Carpooling apps such as BlaBla Car and Pool My Ride are also great options for reducing fuel consumption as well as emissions. These kinds of apps and sites allow users to create a carpool with a group of others based on where everyone is headed and where they are coming from—a setup that’s a bit different from the system used by Uber and Lyft.

A final way the sharing economy can help individuals reduce their fuel consumption is through the use of parking-sharing apps such as ParqEx. This is accomplished by taking the act of driving in circles looking for a parking spot out of the equation. 

#4: Fewer Wasted Resources

Aside from less wasted water and decreased fuel consumption, the sharing economy also helps people reduce the amount of other resources wasted. For instance, a bed that is passed down from one person to another via Freecycle means fewer trees being used to make new beds. Additionally, when a consumer purchases used toys and household items through sites such as Letgo, they can decrease the amount of plastic being used to make such items. 

Shared parking can also help with this by reducing the number of parking lots being built. After all, if there is no demand for additional parking, additional parking won’t be made, and fewer parking lots being made means less cement and other resources being used. 

As you can see, the sharing economy is a great step in the direction of a greener planet for everyone. 

Would you like to learn more about the sharing economy and the ParqEx shared parking program? Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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Living in Chicago can be overwhelming. Actually, let’s rephrase that: living in Chicago IS overwhelming – a good kind of overwhelming. Why? Because there are so many things going on ALL THE TIME. This certainly isn’t a bad thing, but if you’re anything like me, your weekend is impacted by the phenomena known as FOMO (fear of missing out). If you’re new to the FOMO term, here’s a definition: a form of social anxiety – a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity or satisfying event, often aroused by posts seen on social media websites. You’ve probably felt this before, some more than others, but we can all agree that it’s a BAD feeling.

FOMO is never going to fully subside, but it can be treated and prevented. The folks here at ParqEx want to help you experience Chicago the way it should be experienced, without unnecessary amounts of FOMO. Plain and simple, we want to make your life better, easier, and more fun. That’s why we will be writing a post every week with fun things to do every weekend.

We’ll suggest events for you to attend and will make your life easier by helping you park nearby at affordable rates. Don’t miss another event just because you didn’t know it was happening.

Here are our suggestions for events you should seek out this weekend (9.9-9.11):

1.) Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is pretty awesome. If you’ve never been, you must go. It combines technology, comedy, art, music, vaudeville and much more into one performance and it’s fun for the entire family.

Click here to see a little preview of the performance you’ll see, hear, feel, and if you’re close to the stage, possibly even touch!

Head to the Briar Street Theater this Friday, Saturday or Sunday to be a part of the action. For tickets, click here.

For parking, search “Briar Street Theater” on the ParqEx app or website!

2.) Amphibians at the Shedd Aquarium

Get the chance to see over 40 species of frogs, salamanders and caecilians at the Shedd Aquarium this weekend. Whether you’re trying to impress a date with your knowledge of the amphibious populations OR wanting to take the whole family to a fun exhibit, make sure you check out the giant 4 foot salamander; one of the largest in the world!

Find out more about the event and purchase tickets here!

And remember, you’re going to need to park. Find a spot on the ParqEx app or website!

3.) The Annoyance Theatre and Bar – Comedy Club

Share some laughs and drink some drinks (don’t share your drinks) this weekend at The Annoyance Theatre. For 25 years, this theatre has been producing some of Chicago’s best comedy shows. The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy and more in a vibrant, uncensored atmosphere.

Learn more about events at The Annoyance Theatre Here!

4.) Brick by Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry

This 7,000-square-foot exhibit, developed and created by MSI, will feature a spectacular collection of more than a dozen giant LEGO®-built structures of engineering marvels, including a 60-foot long Golden Gate Bridge, the International Space Station, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Hoover Dam, Roman Coliseum, and more, constructed by LEGO® Certified Professional and Chicago native, Adam Reed Tucker. These formations will be paired with hands-on building challenges that reinforce key principles of engineering, construction and architecture-and encourage creativity.

Throughout the exhibit, guests will learn how architects and engineers push the limits of design, materials and location to make the seemingly impossible, possible; witness how form follows function; learn how building beautifully uplifts us all; and explore Chicago’s impact as the birthplace of the skyscraper.

(Information courtesy of Choose Chicago)

Purchase your tickets for the exhibit here! 

5.) World Music Festival Chicago

Love music? Hear the tunes of artists from all over the world at the World Music Festival this weekend! Enjoy global grooves by award-winning artists from around the world at the free, city-wide, multi-venue World Music Festival Chicago. This year’s festival will feature over 60 artists from 25 countries at 20 venues over eleven days!  (Choose Chicago)

Learn more about the 18th Annual World Music Festival Chicago here! 

Thanks for reading! Your friends at ParqEx want you to have fun this weekend. Make sure you check out our available parking spots on the ParqEx App or on the website here. Rent a spot hourly, daily, weekly or monthly! AVOID FOMO.

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1. South Loop Concerts

In the month of July, South Loop has a couple of fantastic concerts. On July 1st and 3rd, Guns N’ Roses is coming to town. They will take the stage on Soldier Field. Coldplay will also be playing on Soldier Field, later in the month on July 23rd and 24th.

2. Ravinia

Ravinia is a series of concerts that will be taking place throughout the entire summer. Every day a fantastic artist will perform. For example, Paul Simon will perform on June 18th and Patty LaBelle will take the stage on June 23rd.

3. Windy City LakeShake

For the country music fan, the Windy City LakeShake is an event you won’t want to miss. It takes place over the course of three days, June 17-19. Some of the top country artists will perform, including Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean.

4. Taste of Chicago

This outdoor food festival is one of the best in the nation. Along with foods that are unique to Chicago, you can enjoy live entertainment and fun activities every member of the family can enjoy.

5. Ruido Fest

Ruido Fest takes place July 8-10 at Addams/Medill Park. It is an Alternative-Latin festival that focuses on Spanish style reggae, hip-hop, electronic and a number of other music genres. Several popular artists will be taking the stage during this festival.

6. Pitchfork

Pitchfork is currently celebrating its 11th year. It is an internationally recognized festival that features over 40 fantastic bands. The festival takes place over the course of three days and is intended to highlight Chicago’s emerging music scene. This year’s festival will take place from July 15th through July 17th.

7. Chicago Open Air

One of the best things to enjoy at Chicago Open Air is the fantastic food options. Along with this, attendees have the opportunity to see some of the biggest names in the alternative music industry. For example, Korn, Disturbed, Marilyn Manson and Slipknot will all be performing during this festival. It takes place July 15-17 at Toyota Park, Bridgeview.

8. Millennium Park Summer Film Series

This is a great event to attend for those who are looking to enjoy a movie and a picnic dinner. Along with this event, Millennium Park offers a number of other summer events, like concerts, exhibits and even nature programs.

9. 20th Annual Chicago SummerDance

SummerDance is the largest outdoor dance series in the nation. Whether you love cha-cha, waltz, swing or another type of dance, you will be able to enjoy it here. The program takes place from June 24th through September 11th and offers live music and hour-long dance lessons.

10. Windy City Ribfest

Along with some great ribs, the Windy City Ribfest event offers live music, crafts and other vendors. The entrance fee is free, but there is a suggested donation price of $5 for those attending. This year, the festival will take place over the 4th of July weekend.

When you do make the choice to attend these events, make sure you plan your parking in advance. ParqEx has partnered with Bucktown/Wicker Park for some of these fabulous events and also services neighborhoods, such as South Loop, Ravenswood, Lake View, and many others that hold these fabulous events. With our assistance, you will always be able to find adequate parking so that you can enjoy everything your event has to offer.

To learn more about easy parking for attending events in the Chicago area, contact us today.

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What is the collaborative economy?

The collaborative economy, also known as the sharing economy, is not new, but it has definitely been growing recently. In this type of economy, the lines between consumer and provider become blurred. Goods and services are shared between peers, to achieve mutual benefit. For example, instead of two people renting their own two-bedroom apartment, they can share one. They each get what they need, but at half the price they would have paid otherwise. Or, if two people only need a parking spot for half of the day, instead of each renting an entire spot, they can share one, only paying half of the price.

The collaborative economy can also connect two or more consumers, allowing them to provide products and services to each other, which at one time were only provided by large companies.

These are the basics of a collaborative economy, but there is so much more to it, and the possibilities are endless.

The power of smart phones

Although smart phones are not a requirement for the collaborative economy to work, they are definitely a big part of what makes it so efficient. Smart phones make it possible to participate in the collaborative economy at any time. Without them, you could still participate in auctions like eBay, or find a loan through Lending Club on a computer, but the smart phone makes it possible to book a night through AirBnB, even after arriving in the city, or find a parking spot for the big game, even when you’re halfway there.

When companies get involved

Even though the collaborative economy is based heavily on consumers, there is still a place for businesses. Generally, these companies facilitate the connection and communication between the consumers, or establish trust. For example, eBay, as well as many other apps, helps people who are trying to sell things to connect with those that are looking for something. AirBnB does not provide places to stay. Instead, they offer reviews and background checks on the individuals who do, creating a sense of trust between users.

Making use of idle resources

The collaborative economy is all about using resources to the fullest, rather than wasting them. In order to do that, it helps consumers share the resources that they already have with those that would have otherwise bought their own. Eliminating unused resources indirectly eliminates the unnecessary purchase of new resources, which helps everyone involved save money. In most cases, it is also good for the world in general. For example, buying used items online prevents new ones from being produced, and sharing parking spaces means that fewer green areas have to be paved over.

Growth

The collaborative economy is growing rapidly. As it grows, more people learn about what it can do, and more people come to trust it, which leads to even more technology advances, and the people who find new uses for it help it to become even stronger.

Are you interested in learning more about how the collaborative economy is solving problems? Contact us. We’ll be happy to answer all of your questions, and even help you get involved.

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West Loop

The West Loop used to be home to the Oprah Winfrey studios and is now considered one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. Some of the best restaurants, retail shops and bars are located in this section of Chicago. Union Station, Randolph Street Market Festival and the Chicago French Market are three famous attractions you can visit in this neighborhood.

Union Station

Many people imagine Union Station when they think of Chicago. This classic landmark opened in 1925 as a replacement for an 1881 train station. While you explore the station, take your time and enjoy the grand ballroom, retail stores and fine restaurants.

Randolph Street Market Festival 

You can catch the Randolph Street Market Festival from May until September. The festival is both indoor and outdoors and features more than 200 local vendors selling vintage clothing, furniture and other items. You can also bring your own antiques to be appraised.

Chicago French Market 

The Chicago French Market is open year-round to tourists and locals. Vendors sell specialty food items from France and other countries in Europe. Explore different cultures as you browse through local goods and other gifts.

We know finding Chicago parking spots can be a headache, so feel free to use our services when you are traveling through the West Loop.

South Loop

The South Loop, bordered by Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, is home to the historic Shedd Acquarium and world famous museums. The neighborhood is only a short walk from the downtown.

Adler Planetarium

The museum was founded in 1930 by Max Adler and is dedicated to the study of astrophysics and astronomy. Their exhibits include Our Solar System, Mission Moon and high resolution virtual-reality attractions among others.

Field Museum

This world famous natural history museum covers more than 300,000 square feet and boasts over 30 permanent exhibitions. Established in 1893, over two million people visit the Field Museum each year.

Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd Aquarium opened in 1930 and is located by the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. The 76-year-old public aquarium institution houses over 32,000 animals and was previously considered one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world.

If you want to see these amazing attractions in The South Loop and need to find some discount parking spots, we can help you.

Lakeview

Lakeview is one of the most populated areas in Chicago. Located on the North Side, the neighborhood is divided into many different sections, including Wrigleyville, West Lakeview and Lakeview East.

South Lakeview Park

If you have kids and you are visiting Lakeview, you should consider seeing South Lakeview Park. The playground has large structures, swings, and picnic tables. There is also a gazebo and basketball court in the park.

Maison Rouge Gallery

The Maison Rouge Gallery was founded in 2003 and features works from established and emerging artists in Chicago. Regardless if you are an artist yourself or just appreciate the arts, you will enjoy browsing this gallery and learning about each fascinating collection.

If you live in any of these neighborhoods and would like to learn more about how you can rent your parking spot to make extra money or want to simply find a place to park that is closer to your destination, please contact us today by email or phone at (855) PARQEX-1.

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Rent out your parking spot

Believe it or not, that little square you park your car in is worth a lot, especially if you live in a bigger city. If you don’t use your spot all of the time, or maybe you have an extra spot that you don’t use at all, it’s very simple to rent it out to people who need it using ParqEx. You don’t have to do much more than set up an account, but this one method could easily make you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars a year. All you have to do is list your parking spot on the ParqEx platform. Input the dates and times that it will be open, and be sure to note how much you want to charge for it. Don’t forget to upload a photo of the spot too. If the ParqEx system finds someone who wants to rent your spot, you can accept or deny that renter. If you accept, the rent for the spot will appear in your account!

Rent out your spare room

No matter what you have, there is someone out there who needs it. Do you have extra living space available? This could mean anything from an apartment you’re not using, to a spare bedroom, to an air mattress and some space on the floor. Why not rent it out? You can use sites like RadPad or Zumper to sublease or find a roommate for months at a time, or you can set up an account with a company such as AirBnB to rent out extra space for as little as a night.

Rent out your car

Going on a trip? Why not rent your car and parking? ke GetAround and Turo are peer to peer car sharing comapanies that specialize in facilitating this exchange, whether you’re going on a trip, or just not using your car for a while. So go ahread, rent your car and parking and make even more money.

Want to learn more about how you can make money renting out your parking spot? We can get you started. Click here to get started.

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Dan and Kristie talk to a small lot owner in Wrigleyville who prefers our desktop web-app format.

In touching two major parking-heavy demanded neighborhoods, Wrigleyville and West Loop, 1000 users have established a major base for ParqEx. Plans to extend the marketing into other neighborhoods are soon to come and to hopefully reach and connect neighbors all over the greater Chicagoland area.

“ParqEx is different,” says founder and CEO Vivek Mehra. “Our key differentiators are that we reach a variety of users with our single shared platform via different formats.” ParqEx can be used on Android and iOS devices as well as desktop and mobile internet browsers. He implied that being a part of a community and serving its needs requires one to be inclusive, rather than exclusive. This is why ParqEx is available in a variety of formats.

Customer Service Executive Dan Simpson and CMO Kristie Kederis remember talking to an owner of a spot in Wrigleyville. She used Craigslist because it was the only available non-mobile list service. She prided ParqEx for its accessibility to property owners like her who have been in the neighborhood a long time.

ParqEx takes the time to consider its users and understands that its platform is needed by everyone. Its job is to make a find/list parking solution accessible to all of those who want to use it.

Congrats ParqEx stands above 1,000 awesome users! There is a continued step of excellence to achieve.

Download our iOS & Android apps and use our web-app at Parqex.com.

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