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How to Create an Attention-Getting Homeshare Listing
What makes your house “home?” Is it the memories you’ve made in the surrounding neighborhood or city? Are you still ...
Home Tips
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Bringing in a New Roommate: Preparation Dos and Don’ts
Jennifer Hammer: Oct 6, 2021 8:28:48 AM
When people ask how to prepare for a roommate, most of the time they’re thinking about things like rearranging furniture and cleaning out closets. Sure, those practical matters are important. Just as crucial, however, is being emotionally prepared for a...
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How to Prepare for a Roommate: 5 Things People Forget to Do
Jennifer Hammer: Sep 27, 2021 2:19:09 PM
The first tasks you need to do to welcome a new roommate seem pretty obvious: declutter and clean the guest (or spare) room and bathroom. But what about the rest of the home? Your roommate will also be sharing the living room, kitchen and other common...
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6 Tips for Renting a Room: Cleaning for a New Roommate
Jennifer Hammer: Sep 20, 2021 1:21:51 PM
When you’re preparing a room to rent, it can be hard to know where to start and what matters most. If you clean the guest room and bathroom in a simple yet methodical way, the whole “roommate readiness” process will be done in a snap.
Read on for six...
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Can a Housemate Help My Mom or Dad Around the House?
Silvernest Team: 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...