Finding Good Housemates

The turtle wins the race, the squirrel eats for the winter. Going slowly and planning for the future is essential in finding a good housemate. Here are various postings on the selection process.

How to Make Your Housemate Feel Welcome

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Good insights in  Homeowner? Here’s How to Make Your New Roommate Feel Welcome by Christine Busser on MovingCost.com. I agree with with most of it. Yes, you should make decisions together. Yes,  allow a new housemate to weigh in on redecorating. Even encourage the new housemate to add a piece of furniture or a picture [...]

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How to Find a Roommate

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Looking for a roommate is a treasure hunt. When you conduct a treasure hunt it is a good idea to have a map of the area and a few supplies for the journey. This is also a  good idea when you are looking for a roommate. Your map is composed of what you want and [...]

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How to Find Out Where That Posting Is. Very Cool App to the Rescue!

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Ever been frustrated because you don’t know the streets and neighborhoods well enough to know if a place for rent is right for you or not? Ever juggled open browser windows between craigslist and Google maps? Or worse, tried to find the street on a paper map? Never again. Related Posts:How to Write a Great [...]

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Tools For Finding and Keeping…

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Ever tried to barbecue without long utensils? Or drive in a nail without a hammer? Or dig a hole without a shovel? Or flip eggs without a spatula? It’s a pain. Your hand gets burned, the nail doesn’t go in, the hole is shallow, and the eggs get broken. There is simply nothing like using [...]

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On-line Split the Rent Calculator for Roommates

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“I divide, you choose.” My mother taught me this basic rule for splitting stuff, usually some yummy cake or ice cream. Inherently fair, the divider makes sure both pieces are equal, while the chooser is assured that she will be able to pick the one she thinks is best. When sharing apartments, though, it’s a [...]

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