More Homeowners Consider Taking in Boarders


	More Homeowners Consider Taking in Boarders

JICWyllie

7-16-2008 6:16 AM

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economy, consumers, housing, i-renting, i-increase

JICWyllie says:

Emerging trend.

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7-16-2008 12:06 PM

chiggles

depending on the renter and the type of drug "abuse", i'd be happy to allow one to board.

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