John Murphy of Milton was laid off from his job and needs a roommate to help him make mortgage payments.
(Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan)
Another recession sign: Room to rent
Homeowners seek to share expenses
John Murphy of Milton was laid off from his job and needs a roommate to help him make mortgage payments.
(Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan)
John Murphy does not want a roommate; he needs one. The former advertising executive, who bought his Milton home when he was earning a six-figure salary, has been unemployed for nearly a year and a half and hopes a boarder will help him make mortgage payments. (Full article: 925 words)
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