TLC Engine

Department: Computer Science

Group Members: Lingyuan He, Michael Grinthal, Christopher Kelly, Kevin Lourenco, David Sobiepan

Client: Krishna Malyala

Advisor: Prof. David Klappholz

Project Description: The TLCengine is a tool that helps people with their search for a new home. It considers the many facets of living expenses to help home buyers select the most affordable option available. The engine will use lifestyle information, such as use of electricity, commuting distance to work, and many other factors to calculate the true cost of living in a particular location. This is be done using real life data such as tax information, electrical costs, and cable package rates, among many others. As a result, the TLCengine will provide an accurate picture for the home buying and renting experience.