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Since I grew up in a big family, I consider shared housing to be the norm. I am one of four kids, and between our parents, a beagle-mutt, and frequent visitors, our house was usually full of people. …
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An entire book and website devoted to sharing housing may make the subject seem a little overwhelming. Once you choose a suitable home-mate or mates, however, the guidelines for a harmonious …
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A Pew Research poll shows that the number of “doubled up” households–meaning, individuals in a platonic relationship under the same roof–is steadily increasing among all age groups. Approximately 30% …
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The headline says, She Lost Her Childhood Home Over Taxes. Then It Erupted in Flames. It’s a sad story. The way the article tells the story, the daughter inherited the house and then couldn’t pay the …
For a recent long weekend visit to Los Angeles I booked myself two nights at Podshare, a hostel marketed as a 'co-living' space. Podshare encourages both long-term and short stays and offers the …
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