A little over a year ago, I contemplated moving back to California to be with my friend Natasha, who had been diagnosed with ALS. We would mutually help each other out financially, but also be there …
CoAbode: Single Mothers House Sharing
CoAbode Moms and Kids Carmel Boss, future founder of CoAbode: Single Mothers House Sharing, found herself after her divorce facing high housing costs, juggling childcare and work with little to no …
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Don’t Listen to Debbie Downers, Naysayers, and Limiting Beliefs
Don't Listen to Debbie Downer Have you ever dreamed of making a big change in your life and then share it with friends only to receive discouraging comments? Do these Debbie Downers and naysayers …
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Brian’s HomeShare
When Brian took a job at the state capitol of Montpelier Vermont, which was two hours from home, he decided to look for a homeshare situation. Through this website, he found HomeShare Now, a matching …
What I Tell my Friends About Sharing Housing
My friends wrinkle their noses when I suggest they share housing. They say, "I'm such a creature of habit. I don't know if I could live with another person who is a complete stranger." Others think …
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Making Room
Making room for the new home-mate Congratulations! You now have a home-mate. So does that mean you're done? Not quite, it's time for making room so your housemate can move in easily. After my ex …