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“I wouldn’t live any other way!” says Kara. She’s had different housemates over the last ten years. “I always want to have a housemate. I enjoy it and it’s such an easy way to supplement my income. I …
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Here is a story about a mistake Kathy made. She had a disaster of a housemate. It is what many people are afraid of when they think about sharing housing. That's why we teach people how to find a good …
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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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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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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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