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 …
Smoother Sailing for Single Parents
Sharing housing offers single parents smoother sailing over many of the pressures of their lives. Its a unique group of benefits we don't usually include as a benefit of shared housing, but that can …
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The Benefits of Shared Housing
Everyone lives in a different way, and some people prefer to live alone, but there are major benefits to living with a home-mate! If you’re on the fence, or unsure if shared housing is the right move …
Shared Housing For Seniors
Shared housing for seniors. It's a way of to live that is simple to say, complex to do, but if done right can make all the difference in the world. It can prolong living at home and in one’s …
How to avoid the nightmare housemate
Most people remember the nightmare housemate. Or the story they've heard about the nightmare housemate. It's enough to make one think that sharing housing is a bad idea. It isn't. There are plenty …
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Asking the Right Questions in Your Housemate Interview
She knew she hated dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. It didn’t seem so important when she interviewed to live with others in a large house. She fell in love with the room, the house and the location. …
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