The report The New Housing Normal for Low-Income Families, published by The Center for American Progress (June 15, 2010) argues that it's not okay for families to "double up." The article has also …
Calculating Housing Costs
One of the benefits of shared housing is that it can save you money. The general rule of thumb for a reasonable amount to spend on housing is now 30% of gross income. It used to be 27%. The three …
Sharing Housing is Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is one of the obvious benefits of sharing housing. The Vancouver publication "Save the Planet, Save the Earth" describes the benefits of sharing housing. What caught my eye was the …
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How Do You Know When It’s Time To Move Out?
Moving is an effort. From locating a new place to live to informing the bank of the change of address, there are tons of details that cost time and energy. And also money. No wonder people don't like …
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Who is a Bad Housemate?
It's sad. There are people who are not good housemates. There are people who can cause home to be far from the haven it should be. This is why it is so very, very important to interview carefully and …
Housing – Beyond the Boomerang Effect
Where do young adults live? Last week, the Pew Research issued a report , "The Return of the Multi-Generational Family Household," drawing on an earlier study of December 2009. …
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