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A Word From Roger
 Little
did I know when I was developing WHR's operating platform
(CARICS) I was at the forefront of the technological
frontier. (Let me mention one disclaimer; I envisioned what I
wanted the system to encompass, but I was not the actual developer.)
While I can get around the workings of an iPhone and
navigate my email and computer quite well, I would speculate my
children know more when it comes to the latest technology.
However, one of the latest trends is the concept of "Cloud
Computing" which harnesses the power of the internet. This
structure allows software and information to be housed in a common
location but shared with other users and computers; good
examples of this are Search Engines, and companies such as
Microsoft, Apple, and many others.
While WHR is focused strictly on relocation, our operating platform is
available to all clients and transferees via a web browser. By
definition this system is a cloud in that all data, reports, and all
other information is stored and is easily accessible to our clients
via the internet. Users simply log into WHR's technology
tool and gain access to all information they desire about their
transferring employees.
When this application was developed, I felt it
was critical to have a system that would not only integrate all
of the internal operational needs of WHR, but would provide a live
tool for clients enabling them to access all information about their
relocation program and the employees being relocated. I wanted
our clients to have the same ability as our internal staff in looking
at data in real time with instant accessibility. Users can
simply log into the system provided they have a unique user ID and
password, and all of this data is available.
One additional and unique aspect to the tool is the integration of a
document repository. Every document in the relocation process
is digitally stored and recorded, so all records are available
electronically. This not only allows for immediate access to
data, but provides for a greener environment as the utilization of
paper based products has essentially been eliminated.
This system is truly state of the art in the relocation industry and
we would be happy to demonstrate its effectiveness to you and your
team. There is no special software to download, so access and
utilization are simple.
As always, we thank our clients for their continued
business and support as this is never taken for granted. Please
let me know how I can assist or help by emailing me at roger.thrun@whrg.com or
calling me directly at 262-523-7501.
Best
Regards,
Roger
Thrun
Founder
& President
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U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Increased
13% Last Week
By Courtney Schlisserman
August 18, 2010
www.businessweek.com
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The number of mortgage
applications in the U.S. increased last week, propelled by a surge in
refinancing as borrowing costs hovered near record lows.
The Mortgage Bankers Association's index rose 13 percent in the week
ended Aug. 13, the Washington-based group said today. Refinancing
jumped 17 percent to reach the highest level since May 2009, while
purchases fell 3.4 percent.
The drop in rates that is prompting Americans to lower
monthly payments, is doing little to spur sales as unemployment holds
close to a 26-year high. Federal Reserve policy makers last week said
they will maintain holdings of securities to prevent money from being
drained out of the financial system in a bid to keep borrowing costs
low and revive economic growth.
More...
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By National Association of Realtors®,
Home owners are more active in their communities, benefit
from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of
self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to
leading research. A new report from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®, Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing,
explores the impact of stable housing and the positive social
outcomes resulting from homeownership. More...
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5 New Barriers to Getting a Mortgage
By Amy Fontinelle
www.sfgate.com
Are you having trouble getting approved for a
mortgage? Ever since the housing bubble burst, lenders have been subjecting
mortgage and refinance applicants to stricter and stricter criteria.
Here are five reasons why people are finding it more difficult to get
approved these days.
More...
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Why Wall Street Doesn't Buy the American Dream
www.marketwatch.com
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- What happens when you have
20 years of price appreciation in the housing market in just five
years?
Your house goes from personal piggy bank to the pigs at the bank.
That's the unsavory reality lawmakers and a panel of experts will
grapple with Tuesday in a Washington summit to discuss the future of
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage lending
giants.
More...
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The Adolescent American
A Closer Look at Consumers and
Their Struggle to Grow Up
By Diane Swonk, Cheif Economist, Meisirow Financial
www.mesirowfinancial.com
View the lastest issue of Themes on the
Economy®, a monthly economic newsletter written by Chief
Economist Diane Swonk, focusing on the latest trends and data
exhibited in the U.S. economy.
In her August edition, Swonk takes a closer look at the outlook for
consumer spending, now that credit is not as easy as it once was, and
we are all a little more constrained by what we earn to keep spending
going.
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Year to
Date @ WHR:
 Service Satisfaction: 96%
Amended Rate: 72.2%
Contact us and learn
how we can deliver these results for your organization!
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Transferees Speak
"The package itself is great...but the WHR people
make it come alive. Truth is that I prefer talking to WHR
people - they treat one as a respected customer. They are THE
BEST vendor we use as an enterprise. They can show us a few
things about customer service and responsiveness. They are
the best."
Kevin from
"My Relocation Coordinator has been extremely
helpful (and patient!) throughout this process - nothing but positive
things to say about her performance and attitude. Thank
you!"
Joan from
"These two people have the much needed human
touch! Both of them are fantastic. Couldn't ask to work
with more competent, kind people. Kudo's to you all!"
"I can't say enough about the professionalism and
personal assistance my Relocation Coordinator gave us. Her expertise in
this field made the process so much easier. She should be
commended."
"The process was very helpful and the consultant
was in constant communication and answered all our questions."
Amit from
"My Coordinating Team was awesome! I hope to
work with them in the future on additional relocations."
Zeeshan from
"My Relocation Associate has been wonderful.
What an asset he is to your company."
Kay from
"My Relocation Associate has provided outstanding
service. I am also very satisfied with the service provided by the
other members of my Coordinating Team."
Shaleen from
"My Relocation Coordinator has been Great - helped
us out a ton with our move.
Gone above and beyond!!!" Mike from
"SimpleMove - What a great program! I would
recommend it to anyone!"
Sam from
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