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Asking your potential housemate for references is an important piece of the housemate selection process. Someone can be charming and lovely in an interview who changes character after moving in. …
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Learning to ask for and get housemate references can feel awkward. You should still do it as part of thorough selection process. The Importance of References A long time ago, when I was just out …
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If you’re renting a room in your own home, you want to live with someone you’re comfortable with. That might mean another woman, someone who keeps kosher, or someone who doesn’t smoke. So can you say …
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So you’re thinking about shared housing, you know about the benefits, and now you’re wondering, "How do I find a good housemate?" It’s all about the selection process. There are certain steps …
Have you ever considered how amazing it is that humans come in so many different sizes, styles and shapes? Each one of us is unique. As a Yogi tea bag says, “There is nothing like you, there was …
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Shared housing for seniors? Absolutely. Even if you've never lived with anyone besides a spouse or family. Even if you've spent years comfortably living alone. This post is part of our complete …
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