Two recent graduates have created a platform that pairs older homeowners with young renters. The idea is simple: You match younger people who need affordable housing with older adults who charge affordable prices—including help around the house—for the extra rooms of their house. For empty nesters with rooms collecting dust, this platform helps the elderly bring in some extra cash while helping them do their household tasks.
Multigenerational living: A brilliant solution for the affordable housing crisis
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