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Roommates

Drawing Boundaries for Your Roommate

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Sep 10, 2015

This may be one of the most important issues for apartment dwellers – the drawing of boundaries with roommates. As eager as roomies may be to get along with each other, they need to learn how to mesh with the other person. There will be a learning curve, and boundaries makes it easier. Each roommate […]

When you have roommates, you will undoubtedly see each other and talk on a regular basis. Even if you don’t, there are a number of ways to connect with your roommate these days, be it through text message, social media, email or even phone calls if they don’t happen to be at the apartment. However, […]

Eli Kooris

 · May 6, 2015

A new roommate is both an exciting and nerve-wracking thing to have—but a necessary one. As you most likely know, having roommates allows people to afford apartments with amenities, sizes or locations they could otherwise never afford since each roommate is paying a share of the rent and bills. The only catch is that you […]

Eli Kooris

 · Apr 14, 2015

Do you love the idea of sharing the rent, but dread the very concept of having to split the apartment down the middle (or in quarters)? This may be due to the fact that you haven’t honed in on your roommate profile—that all-important gauge of the sort of roommate you’d make, and of the personality […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Mar 31, 2015

Whether you’re looking to make some extra money on the side by renting out a room or looking for a house share, a good roommate is something that will make your life significantly better. Unfortunately, for some people finding the right roommate can seem impossible. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. With a […]

Nadia Arain

 · Feb 12, 2015

We’ve all heard that the fastest way to ruin a friendship is to become roommates. Or is it that roommates are besties for life? Should you risk the friendship for cheaper rent? Or what if you’re moving somewhere totally new and have only Craigslist ads to guide your apartment hunt? Is it possible to find […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · Jan 19, 2015

  Finding the perfect apartment is no easy task. Securing the perfect roommate is near impossible. When moving in with someone, two people will understandably have conflicting ideas when it comes to decorating, cleanliness, bills, groceries, and more. However, if talked about beforehand, most potential issues can be curtailed from the very beginning. I have […]

Alexandrea Denny

 · Oct 17, 2014

By Sharone Ben-Harosh There are some people who truly enjoy having a roommate because they like having someone around, but most people choose to have a roommate simply for the financial help. The cost of living continues to rise, and even an established professional can struggle to pay bills or live the lifestyle they enjoy without splitting […]

Oh My Apartment

 · Aug 6, 2013

Finding a roommate shouldn’t be a difficult task if you plan ahead of time. If it’s the first time you’re looking for a roommate you need to keep a few things in mind so that you can share your apartment with the right person. Determine the Type of Roommate You Want Before you actually start […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 15, 2011

You must learn how to evict a roommate with minimum stress if the person concerned breaks the rental agreement by behaving in a disorderly manner or refusing to pay the rent. How to Evict a Roommate If you are unhappy with the conduct of a roommate, request for your landlord to issue the roommate a […]

Staff Writer

 · May 25, 2011