Proof of Usefulness Report

Housing Connector

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+550
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Housing Connector is a high-impact, verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnering with Zillow to house over 10,000 individuals. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and significant traction ($11M+ annual revenue), the specific submission provided contains major errors (incorrect name 'SwiftForge', false claims like 'most people have used my product'). The evaluation credits the verifiable reality of the project URL while heavily penalizing the response quality and traction evidence quality factors due to the submitter's inaccuracies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+597.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+550

Project Details

Project URL
http://www.housingconnector.com/
Description
Housing Connector is a tech for good nonprofit that increases access to housing for individuals most in need. We do this by solving financial and resident challenges for property owners so they can open doors to more people in the community and by streamlining the housing search experience for case managers with our Zillow powered marketplace. Together, we ensure properties and residents have successful outcomes.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline