Home sharers make decisions and participate in the daily operations of their homes. They also decide rules about pets, overnight guests, smoking, etc. and often buy food and prepare and eat meals together.

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Home sharers are often called a family of choice. This is because participants select their home-sharers. This results in:

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• More self-determination and choice

• Better companionship

• Neighborhood Stabilization

• Reduction in turnover, vacancies and conversions that affect stability and property values