We would call it “co-living.” They called it “co-housing.” The confusion in terminology highlights how English really doesn’t have a word to describe it when people who are not a nuclear family …
Families Sharing a Home; Rob’s Story
“It’s been fabulous.” Rob and his wife have been living with his sister and her husband and their combined nine children for 18 years. He says, “The benefits are so big; the relationships I have, that …
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Trust Your Gut When Interviewing A Housemate
“Trust your gut,” says Judy who has been living with housemates for more than thirty-five years. “ She says, “I’ve learned to trust my gut. Every time I go against my gut, it’s a disaster and …
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How Valerie Shares Her Home
Valerie shares her home with two housemates, and finds there are many good reasons to share housing. Her house is one hour east of San Francisco in a small bedroom community. It has three bedrooms and …
Owning Together is a Win-Win!
Nicky says, “I believe as we age, living in community is important and it is harder to have community as an older person.” While lots of people agree with this in principle, they usually don’t act on …
Syd’s Good Fortune
Good fortune came easily. Syd helped a friend move into the house where Syd now lives. And that friend, Gwen, was a woman whom Syd had lived with in a close-knit group more than 20 years ago. Ever …
