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Five Ways Homesharing Has Changed This Year

2020 has been a tumultuous year, and ironically, the one constant for everyone has been change. Small and large businesses alike have had...

Is it Wise to Share Your Home During a Pandemic?

Is homesharing during a crisis a good idea? Right now, many people are finding the advantages of homesharing extremely helpful. Increased...

Homesharing: An Unconventional Framework for Kids with Tons of Benefits for Everyone

The thought of sharing your home with a stranger may give you pause, or make you feel uneasy, especially if you have children, but it sho...

Financial Advice for Divorcees

In most cases a divorce is a tumultuous time in a person's life – emotionally and financially. These effects are felt for everyone involv...

Financial Advice for Those Who are Newly Widowed

The loss of a loved one, especially a life partner or spouse is extremely difficult from an emotional, physical, and financial perspectiv...

Three Tips to Battle Loneliness and Social Isolation

A recent survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has found that although Canadians have adjusted to the new "normal" of our ...

Homesharing with Your BFF – 6 Ways to Make It Work

Homesharing has many perks for anyone who is single, widowed or divorced and if your best friend is in a similar situation, then it may m...

5 Ways Home Sharing Helps Single Parents

On a single income it is so difficult to maintain a family home, especially considering the expenses that come with homeownership or the ...

Holidays During COVID – Tips for Housemates

Thanksgiving, Hallowe'en, and Christmas are sure to be celebrated a little differently this year. With guidelines changing daily, it can ...

5 Tips to Keep Your Home Organized and Looking Fantastic!

A clutter-free, organized home looks good, but that's not the only benefit! When you're organized, you'll be able to find things more eas...

Top Apps for Shared Living

As homesharing grows in popularity, many housemates are leaning on apps to communicate with each other, stay organized, remain on budget,...

Fall Home Checklist - Tips to Divide and Conquer with your Housemate

With fall approaching it's important to take advantage of the last bit of nice weather and get your home and property ready for the long w...

Is the Cost of Rent Declining?

The pandemic sparked an economic change across the world, and here in Canada the real estate and rental markets have changed dramatically...

Tips to Manage Changes in Hydro Costs When Homesharing

Having a handle on fixed household costs is important, especially for those in a homeshare arrangement who are sharing household expenses...

COVID-19 Disrupting Senior Housing Trends

The pandemic has changed many aspects of our society, including senior housing. Comparing market research before and after the pandemic s...

A Deeper Dive into Co-Ownership

Over the past several weeks we've been taking a closer look at some of the latest senior housing trends, one of the most exciting of whic...

The Future of Housing for Seniors: Solutions for Aging in Place

As we discussed in our recent blog on The Future of Housing for Seniors, today's seniors have options beyond a retirement residence. The ...

The Future of Housing for Seniors

When it comes to senior housing, there are many options far beyond a retirement residence. Older adults are increasingly exploring and ev...

4 Tips for Housemates Sharing Expenses

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, more and more adults are sharing a home with other adults with whom they're not romanti...

3 Creative Ways Seniors Can Earn More Money During COVID

Canadian seniors who are eligible have begun receiving their one-time COVID-19 payments, financial aid that is much needed for those on a...

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