Before diving into the deep technical work of the backend build, I decided to make one final addition to the project scope. Based on early feedback, it became clear that the "inverse market" logic is useful for much more than just finding an apartment. Wishplace is expanding.
Why we are moving beyond residential housing
The problem of hidden supply isn't unique to homes. Whether you are a business owner looking for the perfect corner shop or a commuter tired of hunting for a garage, the current system is broken. You usually have to wait for a sign to appear in a window.
We believe that demand should be visible for every type of real estate. By expanding our scope, Wishplace becomes a tool for the entire urban experience, not just for home buyers.
New categories: Commercial places and parking
The inverse marketplace concept now offers maximum flexibility. You can now pin and express interest in two new major categories:
- Commercial Places: You can target specific buildings or high-traffic locations for retail spaces, offices, or workshops.
- Parking Spots: If you need a long-term parking spot in a specific garage or building, you can add that as a Wish too.
This means you can use Wishplace to find exactly what you need for your daily life or your business. Whether it is a dream home, a new shop location, or just a secure place to park your car, you can signal your interest before a listing exists.
What this means for the market
By including parking and commercial spaces, we are making cities more efficient. Owners of underutilized garages or empty storefronts can now see exactly who wants to be there. This reduces the time properties sit empty and helps people find locations that were previously "off-market."
This expansion completes the conceptual vision of the app. Now, the focus shifts entirely to building the functional engine to handle these matches.
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