Who Wants A Sharing Economy?
Is the concept of a sharing economy a solution to traffic congestion and downtown parking shortages in metropolitan areas? If automobiles and transportation become part of a shared economy model, will this…
How the Sharing Economy is the Future of Innovation in Business
There’s no doubt that technology has been rapidly advancing over the last decade, yet foreseeing the results of its impact on society and business isn’t so clear. We can safely…
5 Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter
We’re moving into the cooler seasons. Especially Chicago residents know that winter can come in a heart beat. Is your car ready for it?
Elmspring Rush: Highlighting the 10 Companies
The Elmspring Accelerator is a venture accelerator that invests in technology startups who aim to disrupt the real estate and housing industry.
Real Estate Tech is Booming
What’s the most frequent and frustrating real estate problem most people face? It’s not finding an apartment or buying a house or renting a motel room. For many people this…
How the Evolution of Connected Cars is Changing the Real Estate Tech Landscape
Wouldn’t city life be better with smooth flowing traffic and non-crowded mass transit options? Are these ideal scenarios even possible in modern America, especially, considering urbanization is adding residents to…
Parking Isn’t Always Frustrating
When thinking about parking, especially parking in Chicago, most people either get bored or frustrated. Let’s be honest, it’s not necessarily a subject you talk about at the bar with…
Unused Parking Spots are Making Your Neighborhood Expensive
After circling around the West Loop in your car for 20 minutes trying to find somewhere to park, you finally find a vacant lot you think you can park in. You pull…
Chicago Sports Update: Cubs Clinch NL Central
Our team at ParqEx is obsessed with parking, but we like other things, too; like when Chicago sports teams make the playoffs. Cardinals fans can plead the “1908” card, but…
The Sharing Economy Can Be Hilarious
There are so many benefits to the sharing economy; the most obvious being that it makes life easier in many ways. Before Uber and Lyft, it was much harder (and…
Chicago Weekend Picks (Sept. 9-11 Edition)
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…
Park Smarter, Live Better
Park the way YOU want! Here are 4 reasons why using ParqEx will make your life a lot better: You’ll save money. It’s simple: parking in the city using ParqEx…
ParqEx Named Best Tech Startup in Chicago
Tech in Motion has announced ParqEx as the “Best Technology Startup” in Chicago at the 2nd Annual Timmy Awards, which recognizes the top workplaces for technology professionals. The Chicago tech…
Five Simple Ways to Monetize Your Home And Property
The sharing economy has introduced the possibility that anything you own can be shared and monetized, including your home. Hospitality apps like Airbnb, coachsurfing.com, and other home-sharing apps are commonplace. But,…
A Week in the Sharing Economy
Cloud and mobile computing technology are creating something new called: “the sharing economy.” Innovative companies are acting as brokers between everyday people, in order to facilitate platforms where they can…
