PHILADELPHIA: A newly formed home sharing group is set to launch in the United States. HomeSharing is an organization that works to match homeowners looking to share their homes with seekers who are looking for affordable-housing opportunities.
HomeSharing is unique in that while arrangements can be financially driven, agreements between providers and seekers may also include services such as car rides, cooking, landscaping, and cleaning, making shared-housing agreements similar to bartering.
In addition to receiving money or services, participating seniors may also benefit from the companionship and security associated with having somebody living with them…