• Chicago Tribune, Thursday, April 7, 2016 11:01 AM

Location-tracking technology in apartment buildings could be the answer to avoiding lines at the gym or knowing when it's a good time to head to the laundry room. Chicago-based Mobile Doorman, which makes white-label apps for apartment and condominium buildings, is rolling out beacon integration that it thinks will help residents live smarter and property owners manage better. "Our mission is for you to feel like this app on your phone represents your apartment building," said co-founder Bob Matteson. Mobile Doorman offers customizable apps that allow residents to manage deliveries, place maintenance requests and pay rent, among other things. The company charges properties $1 a month per unit and counts 4,600 active units in 10 properties across the country, Matteson said.

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