2025-12-29
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Spare bedrooms are America's next housing market.
Written by Rachel Cohen for the highlight by Vox.
Narrated by Jamie Lamczyk for Apple News Plus subscribers.
Denise Poirier was facing a pivotal moment.
After teaching in Maine public schools for more than three decades, she was preparing to leave her career for what would likely be a lower-paying job while also navigating other major changes, adjusting to life after the end of a 28-year marriage, downsizing from a house to a condo and her third son moving out.
One afternoon, as Poirier listened to local news, she learned about Nestorly, an online platform matching older homeowners with younger renters seeking affordable housing.
The company had just launched a statewide partnership and pitched a simple concept.
In exchange for below-market rent, some tenants could help with light chores around the house.
I'm a natural warrior about money.
I just am that type of person," Poirier told Vox.
With my youngest son moving out, I thought, hmm, I have a little extra room.
I've always liked young people.