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wbur.org
OPINION: "A nursing home admission often begins not with a medical crisis, but with a housing problem." wbur.fm/4xw4Bg2
'Homesharing' could help solve two problems at once
"Homesharing is not elder care, and a spare bedroom is not an affordable housing strategy," writes James Lomastro. Still, Massachusetts has good reason to test the homesharing model that has worked well elsewhere.
wbur.fm
September 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
wbur.org
OPINION: "Homesharing is not elder care, and a spare bedroom is not an affordable housing strategy," writes James Lomastro. Still, Massachusetts has good reason to test the homesharing model that has worked well elsewhere. wbur.fm/4xz4wZg
'Homesharing' could help solve two problems at once
"Homesharing is not elder care, and a spare bedroom is not an affordable housing strategy," writes James Lomastro. Still, Massachusetts has good reason to test the homesharing model that has worked well elsewhere.
wbur.fm
September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
quasselette.bsky.social
Das ist ja eine tolle Idee: Portal für Alleinerziehende, um sich Wohnung und Kinderbetreuung zu teilen
Lemulike - Homesharing with kids - Dein Portal für Alleinerziehenden WGs
WG mit Kindern benötigt? Finde auf unserer Seite andere Alleinerziehende und gründet eure WG mit Kindern
www.lemulike.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
cogwbur.bsky.social
OPINION: "A nursing home admission often begins not with a medical crisis, but with a housing problem." spr.ly/63324BGpI9e
'Homesharing' could help solve two problems at once
"Homesharing is not elder care, and a spare bedroom is not an affordable housing strategy," writes James Lomastro. Still, Massachusetts has good reason to test the homesharing model that has worked well elsewhere.
spr.ly
September 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
pweb.bsky.social
"Mehrere Male wurde nachjustiert, die Maschen des Gesetzes wurden verengt.." – wie bitte? eingehendere recherche hätte mehrfache lockerung und erleichterung dieses geschäftsmodells ergeben – die gesetzesnovelle 2018 wurde bekanntlich nicht zuletzt von airbnb als "homesharing-gesetz" sehr gelobt..
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January 26, 2026 at 6:17 PM
rbreymaier.bsky.social
I was involved in an organization with a very successful homesharing program in the early 2000s. It was really great for everyone involved.
February 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
rcobooth.bsky.social
A recent reporting roundup open.substack.com/pub/rmcohen/...
What attacks on K-12 teachers tell us about the assault on the civil service
Transgender passport chaos, housing after the LA fires, and intergenerational homesharing
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
jalsaboston.bsky.social
Thanks to @bostonglobe.com for publishing this letter from the CEOs of JFS of Metrowest and @jalsaboston.bsky.social on a fast & cost-effective strategy for helping to address Massachusetts' ongoing #housing crisis.

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/05/o...

We should all be homesharing

#mapoli #bospoli
We should all be homesharing - The Boston Globe
While home sharing alone will not solve the crisis, it is one of the fastest, most cost-effective, and immediately scalable strategies because it makes better use of existing housing.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
zfs.bsky.social
Auf Grundlage qualitativer Interviews mit Nutzer:innen von Homesharing-Plattformen untersuchen Henrike Katzer et al., wie sich die Weltbeziehungen von Subjekten verändern, wenn Eigentumsverhältnisse in Bewegung geraten. Hier im Open Access lesen: www.degruyter.com/document/doi...
January 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
paleofuture.bsky.social
"Airbnb is spending $5 million on getting homesharing-friendly politicians into New York City and state offices this year and next..."
Airbnb to Spend Millions in Lobbying New York to Ease Rental Ban
Airbnb Inc. is pouring millions into a pair of New York political campaigns as it pushes back against short-term rental restrictions that took more than 80% of its NYC listings offline within a year.
www.bloomberg.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
newurbanmechanics.boston.gov
Boston Homeowners – Your Input Matters!

The Housing Innovation Lab & Northeastern students are studying homesharing—where homeowners rent out a room.

Take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#BostonHousing #Homesharing
A digital flyer from the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab invites homeowners to participate in a homesharing survey. The flyer asks, "Ever Thought About Renting Out a Room?" and explains that the initiative aims to explore affordable housing opportunities. A QR code labeled "Scan Me!" is centered on the flyer for easy access to the survey. The flyer encourages homeowners to share their thoughts and help shape the future of housing in Boston. The Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab logo appears in the top right corner, and an illustration of a keyring with keys is placed above the main text. The design features a clean, navy and white color scheme.
March 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
samanthabrennan.bsky.social
To create additional sources of safe, affordable housing, the University of Guelph is partnering with SpacesShared on a new homesharing platform connecting students with older adults with space in their homes

news.uoguelph.ca/2026/07/u-of...
U of G, SpacesShared Expand Student Housing Options
SpacesShared is a Canadian homesharing platform founded in 2023 to address Canada’s housing challenges.
news.uoguelph.ca
July 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
deserteyelid.bsky.social
Fun to see the 500k expenditure next to all the cuts to services. Who is the staff position and who's the "community based organization"?
Summary of Budget Decisions Additions General Fund Additions One-time General Fund resources are allocated for the following purposes: $125,000 to support rent subsidy in the Everette Station Lofts. $500,000 to allow for an initial start-up of a homesharing pilot, including a staff position to research, propose, and help implement operational and legislative changes that would be necessary to establishing a homesharing program, as well as external materials & services funding to partner with a communitybased organization thatcan work directly with prospective homeowners and landlords. Reductions Budget Notes General Fund Reductions The Adopted budget includes reductions to the Bureau’s General Fund allocation for the following: The Mayor’s guidance included a proposed an ongoing reduction in General Fund Discretionary resource. Through realignment of resources, Housing Bureau presented a reduction in General Fund that totaled $800,000. The cuts reduce the General Fund subsidy to the down payment assistance program and the home repair program. Short Term Rental revenue was used to offset the reduction and maintain the same service level for these two programs. The City of Portland’s allocation of General Fund discretionary resources to the Joint Office of Homeless Services is reduced by 5% on an ongoing basis ($1,559,345). The City’s General Fund allocation to the Joint Office of Homeless Services is reduced by $4.8 million on a one-time basis to reflect the underspending of funds from the State of Oregon. One-time General fund reduction in External Materials and Services (EMS) by $28,761 as part of a 2% reduction in EMS across all bureaus and service areas. $50,586 reduction in General Fund ongoing allocation to Housing Bureau as part ofa$9.5 million Citywide reduction from redesigning and streamlining core services.
November 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
bowman4ward2.bsky.social
“To create additional sources of safe, affordable housing, the University of Guelph is partnering with SpacesShared on a new homesharing platform connecting students with older adults with space in their homes.”
July 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
moneyland-ch.bsky.social
Möchten Sie Zimmer, Wohnungen oder Häuser in der Schweiz über Airbnb, Booking oder andere Homesharing-Plattformen vermieten? Dieser Ratgeber von Moneyland beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen.
www.moneyland.ch/de/airbnb-ho...
#Airbnb #HomeSharing #HolidayRentals #Ferienwohnung #Schweiz #suisse
Geld verdienen mit Airbnb und Homesharing in der Schweiz
Möchten Sie Zimmer, Wohnungen oder Häuser in der Schweiz über Airbnb, Booking.com oder andere Homesharing-Plattformen vermieten? Dieser Ratgeber von moneyland.ch beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen.
www.moneyland.ch
July 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM
deserteyelid.bsky.social
Fun fact. Homer Williams and HomeShare Online (Silvernest) CEO Wendi Burkhardt teamed up in 2019 to pass SB 1045 giving a property tax break on $300k accessed value for homesharing property owners. Seriously.
Fuck all these people.
November 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
kieranryan.bsky.social
The report itself shows the bigger picture: Coastal towns (and inner city Dublin) are more-or-less being overrun with Airbnbs. My local town (Westport) is namechecked as having around 25% of available properties in Airbnb versus long-term rental.

www.esri.ie/system/files...
An extract from the executive summary of the ESRI report which reads: "MAIN FINDINGS Short-term let activity • Airbnb facilitates short-term letting of both entire properties and private rooms within a larger property. Nationally, around two thirds of Airbnb listings in September 2023 were for entire properties(18,638). There was considerable variation across the country, with higher shares in coastal areas and relatively more homesharing (i.e. private room listings) in the three largest cities and the east of the country. • Airbnb entire property listings are highly concentrated in specific local areas. High concentrations are found in tourist hotspots along the west coast and in inner city Dublin and Galway City, with very low levels in other urban centres (Cork, Limerick, Waterford cities). • In 38 out of the 166 LEAs, the Airbnb:PRS ratio equals or exceeds 1:10 (i.e. the size of the Airbnb market is at least 10 per cent that of the PRS market). • The highest Airbnb:PRS ratios are found in key coastal tourist locations with typically small rental sectors, as well as in some larger coastal towns with moderate sized rental sectors such as Westport in Mayo (1:3) and Killarney in Kerry (1:6)." Two maps of Ireland showing the concentration of Entire Airbnbs and private rooms. There are concentrations of entire properties all around the Irish coast and in Dublin city centre.
April 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
masslandlords.bsky.social
MassLandlords filed testimony against the homesharing bills as drafted. Might be a good idea to develop but these bills delete the right for a renter to go to court, among other issues. https://loom.ly/Jl-r6YU #mapoli
Testimony opposed to Homesharing as drafted. 194 S.992 H.1473 An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing. - MassLandlords.net
The homesharing bills as drafted would allow 3-day evictions, would not require going to court, and would open the door to economic subservience and other social ills.
masslandlords.net
August 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
uofguelphnews.bsky.social
A new partnership with SpacesShared is expanding housing options for #UofG students that strengthens connections with the Guelph community 🏡
U of G, SpacesShared Expand Student Housing Options
SpacesShared is a Canadian homesharing platform founded in 2023 to address Canada’s housing challenges.
news.uoguelph.ca
July 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
kathleend.bsky.social
I don’t think it’s as widespread as people might think here. People are living with roommates well into their 30’s but that’s probably true of most HCOL urban areas. I wish people were doing more homesharing into their 40’s and beyond, I think there’s a lot of advantages.
September 18, 2023 at 12:11 AM
colmpm.bsky.social
Not sure about the homesharing aspect but keen on many of the other recommendations. I am a convert to @dmk1793.bsky.social thought on compulsory voting
July 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
sarahiannarone.bsky.social
I wasn't at the meeting, just catching up from Avalos thread.

Guessing it's along these lines. This concept has been kicking around since before the pandemic, maybe it's finally getting traction? homeshareoregon.org
HomeShare Oregon | Find Your HomeSharing Match
HomeShare Oregon is dedicated to expanding access to affordable housing through homesharing. Use our platform, HomeShare Online, to find your housemate today.
homeshareoregon.org
June 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
mediasca.skyfleet.blue
St. Lawrence College partners with homesharing company
St. Lawrence College partners with homesharing company - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
In the face of a tough rental market for students, St. Lawrence College has partnered with Spaces Shared, a company that matches empty nesters with students in need of housing.
globalnews.ca
February 1, 2024 at 10:06 PM
nickn78.bsky.social
twogenerations.co.uk?gad_source=1...
Two Generations: Bridging Generations through Homesharing
Two Generations connects older or disabled adults with younger companions for shared living to reduce isolation and offer affordable housing.
twogenerations.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
bepositivenow.bsky.social
We know the problems. The system is problematic but it's not at all clear where the urgency is in fixing the problems.

I think homesharing needs to be talked about more.
August 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM