Proof of Usefulness Report

Neighborhoods.com

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+523
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Neighborhoods.com is a legitimate, established real estate technology company (founded 2007) with verifiable Series A funding ($15M from Long Ridge). While the project has high real-world utility and significant traction (sister site to 55places.com), the submission quality was poor: it incorrectly listed 'games' as the technology and provided vague audience claims ('everyone'). However, the team size (23) and launch date provided were accurate according to external corporate filings. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals ($15M funding, national reach) penalized by the low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+191.25
Audience Reach Impact+105.00
Technical Innovation+30.00
Evidence Of Traction+170.00
Market Timing Relevance+60.00
Functional Completeness+7.50
Subtotal+563.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+523

Project Details

Description
At our core, we believe where someone lives is just as important, if not more important, than the home itself. Finding the right place to live is how neighbors become friends, where the nightly game of tag is born, and how morning coffee walk routines are established. While there are differences in our websites, both our products serve the purpose of helping everyone find a place to call home.

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