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Parents can be closely involved without taking the search away from the graduate. When a parent is highly engaged, HomeBase is comfortable starting with a shared welcome call and using a group text during the early search so everyone sees the same information. At the same time, the graduate remains the center of the apartment decision and core search communication. Parents can help evaluate cost, management, commute, safety considerations, and logistics, but HomeBase tries to preserve the young adult’s ownership of the relocation. The right level of involvement depends on the family, especially when a parent is paying or guaranteeing the lease.
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