[MysticCat]

Been there, done that -- as the "hosting" friends, at least.

I would not offer money. I think we would have been more than a little uncomfortable if our friend had offered us money, and I know we would have refused to accept it.

Instead, I would get them something they can use in their new house. That's harder for them to turn down. It doesn't have to be expensive, but just something nice. As dzrose93 suggests, a gift card might be a good alternative.

Also, I would say Mr. AXiD670 needs to provide a few meals (at least one a week), either by taking his hosts out or by buying the food himself and preparing it. Might cost something, but it's still cheaper than eating out himself all of that time.

And he should be jumping up quickly to help prepare meals and clean up after and to help keep the house clean. No fun, I know, but it's no fun for the hosts to have a guest for more than a few days who isn't helping out at all.