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“Trust your gut,” says Judy who has been living with housemates for more than thirty-five years. “ She says, “I’ve learned to trust my gut. Every time I go against my gut, it’s a disaster and …
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What happens when your home-mate announces that they taking a hiatus? What does that exactly mean? Always remember that building a good shared home starts with knowing your needs and communicating …
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Back in the fall of 2016, retired architect Dorothy Mazeau had an "aha" moment after 12 years of working in real estate with seniors who wanted to downsize, but had limited options. It would lead to …
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“I want a Golden Girls home.” It’s a common refrain about living in shared housing. But what does that really mean? It means that they see the half-hour show of humor, the easy hanging-out at home, …
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 …
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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 …
