As I interview people for the book I'm writing, I'm hearing stories about the nightmare housing situations. The best way to avoid the nightmare housemate is to understand your needs before beginning …
Calculating Housing Costs
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 …
The Resistance of Older Householders
There is a resistance in older householders to the idea of sharing housing, even though there are many benefits to sharing housing as a senior. In part this is a generational difference. The …
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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 …
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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How to Write a Great Roommate Ad
It can hard to write a roommate ad, but it's an important piece of the housemate selection process. Here are some tips and tricks on how to do it right. Six Types of Info in a Housemate Ad The …
