Homeshare

HomeShare Oregon Announces Receipt of Donation of Silvernest's Homesharing Technology Platform to Enable National Expansion of the Homesharing Movement

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeShare Oregon, the leading homesharing nonprofit in the United States, announced today that Silvernest has licensed its homesharing technology platform and assigned certain associated assets to HomeShare Oregon. Silvernest, the leading commercial provider of homesharing services to aging Americans, has provided the technology to drive HomeShare Oregon's unique homesharing program for the last four years.

Key Points: 
  • HomeShare Oregon licenses Silvernest's homesharing technology, expanding its reach nationwide to combat the affordable housing crisis by matching homeowners with compatible housemates.
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeShare Oregon, the leading homesharing nonprofit in the United States, announced today that Silvernest has licensed its homesharing technology platform and assigned certain associated assets to HomeShare Oregon.
  • Silvernest, the leading commercial provider of homesharing services to aging Americans, has provided the technology to drive HomeShare Oregon's unique homesharing program for the last four years.
  • HomeShare Oregon announced today that Silvernest has licensed its homesharing technology platform and assigned certain associated assets to HomeShare Oregon.

Finance of America Marks New Chapter in its Strategic Vision to Create Modern Retirement Solutions Centered on the Home

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Finance of America Companies Inc. (NYSE: FOA ) (“FOA” or the “Company”) today announced a new chapter in the Company’s strategy to create a retirement solutions platform that helps older homeowners achieve financial goals in retirement.

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  • Finance of America Companies Inc. (NYSE: FOA ) (“FOA” or the “Company”) today announced a new chapter in the Company’s strategy to create a retirement solutions platform that helps older homeowners achieve financial goals in retirement.
  • To drive the Company’s strategic vision, the Board of Directors has named Graham A. Fleming as its Chief Executive Officer and promoted Kristen Sieffert to President, each effective April 5, 2023.
  • Ms. Sieffert brings nearly 20 years of experience in the reverse mortgage space and has served as President of Finance of America Reverse (“FAR”) since 2015.
  • With the recently closed AAG acquisition, Finance of America is now one of the largest reverse mortgage lenders in the United States.

Silvernest Partners with A Little Help Village to Promote Homesharing as an Aging-in-Place Option

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest, an online homesharing platform, is partnering with A Little Help, a Denver-based nonprofit and a member of the Village to Village Network that helps older adults age well in their homes, on a new homesharing initiative that aims to provide supplemental income, help around the house and aging-in-place support to those living in A Little Help's communities. Through the pilot program, A Little Help hosts who have extra space in their homes will be matched through Silvernest with homeseekers.

Key Points: 
  • Through the pilot program, A Little Help hosts who have extra space in their homes will be matched through Silvernest with homeseekers.
  • "I am thrilled to see Silvernest and A Little Help forge the first formal partnership, and hope there are many more to come."
  • A Little Help members can use the Silvernest platform to find matches based on location, compatibility and other factors.
  • Through its roommate-matching services, Silvernest combines the tools, expertise and commitment to help people confidently participate in the homesharing movement.

Silvernest and America's Service Commissions Launch Homesharing Initiative in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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DENVER and WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest, an online homesharing platform, and America's Service Commissions, the national association representing the nation's 52 state service commissions and their programs, have launched a new homesharing initiative that aims to bring more affordable housing options to AmeriCorps members. The program is initially rolling out in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER and WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest, an online homesharing platform, and America's Service Commissions, the national association representing the nation's 52 state service commissions and their programs, have launched a new homesharing initiative that aims to bring more affordable housing options to AmeriCorps members.
  • The program is initially rolling out in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State.
  • Hosts can go through the Homesharing Resource Center to create a Silvernest profile that lists the details on their available space.
  • America's Service Commissions is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States and territories with the mission to lead and elevate the state servicenetwork.

Silvernest Converts to a Public Benefit Corporation

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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DENVER, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest , a company pioneering a new era in homesharing, has officially converted to a public benefit corporation (PBC), formalizing the company's dedication to address multiple social and economic problems through the lens of housing affordability.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest , a company pioneering a new era in homesharing, has officially converted to a public benefit corporation (PBC), formalizing the company's dedication to address multiple social and economic problems through the lens of housing affordability.
  • Silvernest will remain a for-profit company, but its PBC status reinforces its larger mission to serve a greater good in the community.
  • "Housing affordability, social connection and financial resilience are all critical needs for retirees and pre-retirees in a post-pandemic world," said Silvernest President Riley Gibson.
  • In addition to financial reporting, Silvernest is now obligated as a PBC to provide annual impact reporting to demonstrate how it is driving results toward its public benefit statement.

RemoteLock Wins 2021 TecHome Brilliance Award at TecHome Builder Summit

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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DENVER, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RemoteLock, the leader in universal access control, has been named a winner of a 2021 TecHome Brilliance Award for its universal access control platform.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RemoteLock, the leader in universal access control, has been named a winner of a 2021 TecHome Brilliance Award for its universal access control platform.
  • Winners were announced at the TecHome Builder Summit in Seattle on October 5, 2021 where RemoteLock took home the top award in the Multifamily Tech - Perimeter and Shared Space Surveillance and Access Control category.
  • RemoteLock is setting the standard for universal access control in the multifamily, commercial, and vacation rental markets with easy-to-use, scalable, and future-proof software.
  • "We are honored to receive the 2021 TecHome Brilliance Award in the multifamily security category," said RemoteLock CEO, Nolan Mondrow.

New Silvernest Study Finds Growing Interest in Homesharing Among Americans Seeking To Earn in Retirement and Age in Place

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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The study also found an increased interest in homesharing among older homeowners as a means to generate passive income, gain companionship and age in place.

Key Points: 
  • The study also found an increased interest in homesharing among older homeowners as a means to generate passive income, gain companionship and age in place.
  • While 34% of those surveyed are fully retired, 27% report that they are holding down part-time jobs in retirement.
  • Additionally, a sizeable 71% said they are actively seeking ways to earn extra income in retirement.
  • One means to earn extra income and save in retirement homesharing is seeing heightened interest.

Silvernest and Open Up Collaborate on Homesharing Initiative Designed to Create More Affordable Rental Housing Options in Denver

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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DENVER, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest and Open Up are joining forces on a homesharing program that aims to bring more affordable housing options to those living in the Metro Denver area.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silvernest and Open Up are joining forces on a homesharing program that aims to bring more affordable housing options to those living in the Metro Denver area.
  • Through Open Up's homesharing program , renters benefit by gaining access to housing options that are typically below market rent rates, saving an average of $659 a month.
  • "Together with Silvernest, we are demystifying homesharing in Colorado with an easy-to-use and simple process for finding a great housing match.
  • By tapping into Silvernest's all-in-one homesharing platform, Open Up is able to make its process as simple and straightforward as possible.

Harmany Network on ALTAGOOD Best Option for Mass Evacuations

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmany, Inc.the creator of ALTAGOOD, a homeshare social network and disaster preparedness community, announced that homeshare is still the best option for safe evacuations during a pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmany, Inc.the creator of ALTAGOOD, a homeshare social network and disaster preparedness community, announced that homeshare is still the best option for safe evacuations during a pandemic.
  • "Harmany was created to be the best tool available for safe and orderly evacuations," said Gerard Hilinski, Harmany's ChiefMedical Advisor.
  • ALTAGOOD is a mobile optimized web application and social network offering users the ability to seek or provide shelter during emergency situations.
  • Founded in 2018, Harmany, Inc. is a Charlotte, NC based startup and provider of Harmany App and ALTAGOOD .

Flexible, on-demand insurance now available to homeshare and short-term rental hosts in British Columbia and Alberta

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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GUELPH, ON, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, duuo by co-operators, The Co-operators new digital insurance brand, launched its on-demand, pay-per-use insurance product in British Columbia and Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • GUELPH, ON, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, duuo by co-operators, The Co-operators new digital insurance brand, launched its on-demand, pay-per-use insurance product in British Columbia and Alberta.
  • Duuo was designed to both identify and fill gaps where Canadian's needs are not being met by traditional insurance models.
  • The new homeshare insurance solution offered by duuo is unique in that it is a fully digital, mobile self-serve model.
  • Currently available to residents of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, the new product will be available in the Prairies and Atlantic provinces later next month with Quebec to follow in early 2019.