Roommates
10 Ways to be a Good Neighbor
Julia Paz | 11/13/20
Neighbors are the people who are always there. Though you may not interact with them, they exist. Stay on good terms with your neighbor, as they are the people you have to see daily. Being cordial with your neighbor makes living, no matter where you are, much easier.
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How to Save Money as Roommates
Julia Paz | 11/12/20
Just moved into a co-living home? Have you been living with housemates for a while? Whatever situation your house is in, you might wonder how you can save some money as a group. This article will give you some ideas about doing just that.
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Tips For Finding a Good Roommate
Julia Paz | 11/6/20
Finding a roommate can be stressful, scary, and nerve racking. Check out Alcoves tips and top questions you should ask a potential roommate.
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What is a Roommate Agreement and Why is it Important?
Julia Paz | 11/4/20
No matter who your roommate is or where you’re living, it’s important to set up a roommate agreement. A roommate agreement puts into writing the duties, rules, and obligations that are expected of each roommate. If one roommate was to not follow through with the roommate agreement, this document could be used to prove that the roommate initially agreed to that rule. This agreement also lays out exactly what each roommate expects of the other, which removes any stress or worry that may occur without it. Overall, roommate agreements make coexisting simpler for everyone involved. These are the most important ideas to cover on a roommate agreement.
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Resolution Strategies for Roommate Conflicts
Brittany Henderson | 9/23/20
Everyone has bad days and makes mistakes, but it's how we preserve through them together that makes the difference, especially with roommates. Co-living, or living with roommates, has so many wonderful opportunities to get to know new people and life situation that there will be conflict that arises, its natural!