Sometimes shared housing can be a solutions to very real problems in our lives. This article is about a woman named Jackie who fell on hard times and then discovered the benefits of shared housing. …
Feeling Less Alone
“I wasn’t yearning for a house mate, but I really wanted the financial help,” says Amy. A lot of people are attracted to shared housing by the benefits. If you know how to find a good housemate you …
Michigan Woman Charged in Anti-discrimination Roommate Posting
Fox news picked up on a story about a 31-year-old woman who posted an ad on her church bulletin board looking for a Christian roommate. Someone saw it and filed an anti-discrimination complaint with …
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Skype for Housemate Interviews, When and How to Use It
I love Skype. Free to use and easy to set up, Skype makes it possible to see people as we talk to them. It’s much more personal than a phone call. People who haven’t tried Skype are often leery of …
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It Pays to be Fussy When Choosing Housemates
What's the biggest problem housemates have? According to a survey of 2000 people, 76% cited cleanliness and neatness as a major issue. The second ranking problem, 46%, taking food or drink without …
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First World Homeshare Congress
"The time has come!" declared Malcolm Johnson, Chairman of Homeshare International, in his welcome and introductions to delegates at the First International HomeShare Congress. In a world with a …