Mutual Expectations Talk for Housemates
It is important to discuss a wide variety of details with any prospective housemate before you each know if the living arrangement will be a good...
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Silvernest Team
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Oct 10, 2019 2:42:25 PM
It’s a success story we often hear from Silvernest users: an older homeowner opens their home to a younger housemate to gain a helping hand in exchange for an affordable living arrangement. Read on for our answers to some of the questions you might have about arrangements like these and how they can benefit you or a loved one.
Of course! Many Silvernest homesharing relationships begin this way. In fact, Silvernest came into being because our co-founder's desire to help her own mother find a roommate. Homesharing is a wonderful way to address multiple issues at the same time: keeping up with the house, preventing isolation/loneliness and even providing extra monthly income.
One of the great benefits of homesharing is that a housemate can help with grocery shopping, medication reminders, household cleaning and tidying, yard work—the small tasks around the house that can pile up, especially when one lives alone.
That's why Silvernest's profile creator allows homeowners and renters to specify what kind of work they'd be interested in/open to in exchange for reduced monthly rent. Unsure how much to offer? Consider how much you (or your parent) will save by not having to do these tasks or outsource them.
Make sure to specify your openness to arrangements like these in the “Tell Us About Yourself” section of your profile! If you need further tips on how to put your best foot forward, check out our blog here.
As long as you and your roommate are in agreement, there are number of possibilities! Options include:
No—homesharing is not a replacement for caregiving or other medical support. It can, however, provide extra monthly income that can be used to bring on a professional caregiver, nurse, etc.
If you're looking for caregiving information, here are some useful resources:
Between the extra income, help around the house and social benefits, homesharing can provide real peace of mind for the whole family. Explore Silvernest to learn more about finding a roommate match to build a Home Sweet Shared Home!
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