https://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Homesharing-and-You_HO.png315851Emma Swinfordhttp://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Odd-Couples-Housing-Logo-300x169.pngEmma Swinford2021-01-25 19:35:182021-09-15 17:09:37Food for Thought: An Introduction to Homesharing for Homeowners
Deciding to make a change to your living situation is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal during a pandemic. Having a new roommate means navigating all of the normal subjects, with the addition of COVID-19 exposure. Those get-to-know-you conversations now include things like social distancing habits, group gathering expectations, and more. Like many, […]
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Odd Couples Housing announced a partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA — Mission: St. Louis to launch a housing subsidy program for VISTA volunteers affiliated with the organization. AmeriCorps VISTA — Mission: St. Louis seeks to alleviate poverty across Missouri by creating systemic change and providing direct services that improve the well-being of the poor and disenfranchised, particularly children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
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The last several months have brought enormous changes to the way we work, study, shop, travel and live. Whether we live alone or with a roommate, many of the mainstays of our lives have transformed during this pandemic. Despite these changes, one thing remains the same: we all want a safe, comfortable place to call home at the end of the day.
Whether you and your roommate have an established relationship, or you’re just getting to know each other, these helpful hints can help make sure you’re both looking out for each other.
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Many of us have spent the last several weeks quarantining at home. If you’re sick of baking bread or video chatting with your friends, we recommend starting your spring cleaning! We’ve heard from several of our homeowners that a new roommate moving in was the excuse they needed to tackle their household projects!
https://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/prepare-your-home.png6081080ochadminhttp://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Odd-Couples-Housing-Logo-300x169.pngochadmin2020-05-06 20:28:502020-05-06 20:28:52Preparing Your Home for Your New Roommate
Despite their age difference, Amy and Yuki enjoyed each other’s company and bonded over their love of Amy’s cats. They both appreciate the financial benefits of home-sharing, but that’s not their main motivation for participating in Odd Couples Housing.
https://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Amy-and-Yuki-on-STL-Public-Radio.png315560ochadminhttp://www.oddcoupleshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Odd-Couples-Housing-Logo-300x169.pngochadmin2020-04-29 17:55:452020-04-29 17:55:47How Two Generations Facing Loneliness & High Housing Costs Became Housemates
Food for Thought: An Introduction to Homesharing for Homeowners
/in Homeowners, Homesharing, Tips and Advice /by Emma SwinfordRoommate Matching in the Age of Coronavirus
/in Homeowners, Seekers, Uncategorized /by Emma SwinfordDeciding to make a change to your living situation is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal during a pandemic. Having a new roommate means navigating all of the normal subjects, with the addition of COVID-19 exposure. Those get-to-know-you conversations now include things like social distancing habits, group gathering expectations, and more. Like many, […]
Extra Housing Help For AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers
/in Seekers /by Emma SwinfordOdd Couples Housing announced a partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA — Mission: St. Louis to launch a housing subsidy program for VISTA volunteers affiliated with the organization. AmeriCorps VISTA — Mission: St. Louis seeks to alleviate poverty across Missouri by creating systemic change and providing direct services that improve the well-being of the poor and disenfranchised, particularly children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
5 Suggestions for Roommates in a Pandemic
/in Homeowners, Seekers, Tips and Advice /by Emma SwinfordThe last several months have brought enormous changes to the way we work, study, shop, travel and live. Whether we live alone or with a roommate, many of the mainstays of our lives have transformed during this pandemic. Despite these changes, one thing remains the same: we all want a safe, comfortable place to call home at the end of the day.
Whether you and your roommate have an established relationship, or you’re just getting to know each other, these helpful hints can help make sure you’re both looking out for each other.
Preparing Your Home for Your New Roommate
/in Homeowners, Tips and Advice /by ochadminMany of us have spent the last several weeks quarantining at home. If you’re sick of baking bread or video chatting with your friends, we recommend starting your spring cleaning! We’ve heard from several of our homeowners that a new roommate moving in was the excuse they needed to tackle their household projects!
How Two Generations Facing Loneliness & High Housing Costs Became Housemates
/in Homeowners, Seekers /by ochadminDespite their age difference, Amy and Yuki enjoyed each other’s company and bonded over their love of Amy’s cats. They both appreciate the financial benefits of home-sharing, but that’s not their main motivation for participating in Odd Couples Housing.