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Roommates for Boomers: 5 Ways Sharing Your Home Can Save You Money

We tend to think of roommates as something only young people have, but we’re here to tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth!


How to Advertise for a Senior Roommate in Florida

Here’s everything you need to know about advertising for a senior roommate in Florida!


A Guide to Living Together: 7 Tips for Seniors and College Students

Discover the innovative multigenerational housing experiment by H.O.M.E. in Chicago, where low-income seniors and college students share homes, creating a win-win living arrangement. Learn how this successful model is expanding to NYC, offering affordable housing and fostering a vibrant community.

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9 Practical Tips for a Happy Multigenerational Home

Nearly half of Americans who are in their 40s and 50s have a parent who is 65 years or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting an adult child. No wonder these understandably overwhelmed people are called members of the “sandwich generation.”


Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

Because of inflation and rising housing costs a growing number of baby boomers are opting to rent out a spare room in their house as a way to generate some extra income, and for some, increase companionship.


Senior Roommates and 8 Things to Consider Before Moving In

If you’re a single senior navigating the realities of a limited budget and rising living costs, the idea of getting a roommate might be sounding pretty good right about now.


I’m a Senior. Is Shared Housing for Me?

You might be ready to sign the lease on a senior apartment. But there’s another option you might want to consider: shared housing.


The Pros and Cons of Aging in Place With a Roommate

Shared housing, also known as home sharing, involves two or more people living together for mutual benefit. Whether you call them housemates, flatmates, or lodgers, more and more senior adults are choosing to age in place with a roommate.

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5 Reasons Seniors Should Choose Shared Housing

Hey, Boomers! Shared housing opportunities continue to grow! Are you in on the retirement lifestyle trend?


8 Tips to Help You Find a Roommate After 60

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably still in the process of looking for a roommate. Here are 8 helpful tips to get you started!


What’s the Difference Between Cohousing and Shared Housing for Seniors?

While their names suggest the two are one and the same – they’re not!


Where Can I Find a Room to Rent as a Senior?

For seniors looking to rent a room rather than a full apartment or house, you’re in luck. Here are some of the best places to find rooms for rent.


Shared Housing for Seniors and Retirees: Where Do I Start?

If you’re a senior or retiree living on you own, then shared housing might be the perfect option to consider!


Intergenerational Home Sharing: 5 Things to Consider

Intergenerational housing could be the perfect alternative to a retirement community. Here are 5 things to consider before you embrace intergenerational housing.


5 Benefits of Intergenerational Home Sharing for Seniors

Most seniors want to age in place. And, over 75% of Baby Boomers own their homes to do just that! However, financial hardships caused by inflation and a variety of other economic factors have made living on a fixed income more difficult than ever.

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