Homes in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland What is Home Sharing? Shared Home living is an arrangement in which individuals unrelated share a house or an apartment or multi-unit complex. Shared Home living may occur when a group or individuals decides to pull their resources and establish a household. Home sharing brings together people seeking low-cost housing and home ownership needing individuals to share a home. Benefits of Sharing a Home In today's economy, many people are faced with losing their independence and struggling to keep housing costs within their budget. Sharing a home is a way to secure housing at a reasonable cost while maintaining privacy, independence, security and self determination. Sharing a home preserves neighborhoods and saves housing dollars, as well as contributing to the well being of individuals. Affordability Maintenance Home-buying Transportation Economics Reduced Housing Costs For Individuals Living Expenses are Reduced Security Companionship/compatibility Transportation Reduces and prevents homelessness Step up in a lifestyle Mediation Programs Community Programs Family Mentoring Programs Home-Ownership Classes Family Finance Resources So Ask Yourself 1. Are you an active senior citizen? 2. Do you live alone? 3. Could you use additional income? 4. Reduce housing cost? 5. Willing to share a home with others? 6. Want to become a homeowner? If answer is yes to anyone or all of these questions, Land Contract Share-Home Ownership Services can help you. Leasing available also. Home sharing is an alternative long-term living arrangement where individuals can choose to live in a: 1. Share house 2. Apartment 3. Multi-Family dwelling All individuals in the program share the common areas, i.e. kitchen, bathroom, family room, living room. All program participates make mutual decisions regarding expectations for privacy, guests, telephone usage, etc. There are a number of reasons why a person would considered home sharing: A. Financial benefits B. Independence C. Security D. Companionship