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Hostile Housing Market to be Mitigated through OpenHouse
By: Beth Stacey | May 2, 2025
New Madison based nonprofit working to close gap between tenants and landlords.
Ten Biggest Problems Facing Future Tenants
By: Sean Duffy | April 17, 2025
Young adults struggle to find housing across the country, and Madison residents are no different. We listed ten of the biggest issues facing tenants, and how OpenHouse combats them.
For LGBTQ+ Students, Housing Can Be a Struggle Beyond Availability
By: Lizzy Frusciante | April 17, 2025
LGBTQ+ students worry about finding community, and gender inclusive housing on campus.
Finding Housing as a Person of Color in Madison: A Mexican American Perspective
By: Julia Walkowicz | April 17, 2025
Mexican American student at UW-Madison shares insight on housing search amid social, political uncertainty
Women and Housing Issues
By: Dani Nisbet | April 17, 2025
MADISON, Wisc. – Women living on campus have to consider safety when house-hunting.
How One Student and Her Cat Navigated Madison’s Tough Rental Market
By: Xintong Shi | April 17, 2025
Student Amber Zhu and her cat search for housing on the UW-Madison campus.
OpenHouse: A transparent, stress-free alternative in the transfer-student housing search
By: Kayla Northway | April 21, 2025
Former Badger Bekah Stacey reflects on her stressful experience finding housing as a transfer student at UW-Madison and how the OpenHouse app would’ve transformed her housing search.
Finding a Lease at UW-Madison
By: Zhipu Liao | April 22, 2025
International students and the early-hunt for housing.
The Solo Search
By: Alyssa Williams | April 23, 2025
Andrea Zullo’s journey to UW-Madison highlights the challenges solo students face navigating off-campus housing—especially from out of state.
Faith, Friendship, and Finding Home: Sienna Maki’s College Housing Journey
By: Beth Stacey | April 23, 2025
MADISON, Wis. – Christianity and limiting her drinking is not an identity for Sienna Maki, but it does require her to make sure that she is surrounding herself with people who respect her.
The Housing Search for Agriculture Students
By: Sean Duffy | April 30, 2025
Studying as an Agriculture student at UW-Madison poses unique housing considerations .
Student Housing: How price points impact housing availability
By: Zoe Lulinski | May 1, 2025
College students look for housing within their price range.
Navigating Housing as an International Student: Daniela’s Story
By: Katherine Canela | May 1, 2025
An international student’s journey through housing hurdles and finally finding a home
Freshman Students Hunt for Housing
By: Parker Neumeier | May 1, 2025
Underclassman find that their dorm rooms are being converted to meet housing demands.
In Madison’s Tight Housing Market, Amenities Can Make or Break a Student’s Lease
By: Xitllali De La Torres Sanchez | May 1, 2025
MADISON, Wisc. — For college students like Lily Bassett, navigating Madison’s surging housing market, finding an apartment that balances affordability, and livable amenities is increasingly a high-stakes game. One in which many find themselves forced to compromise.
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