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Webinar: Co-buying 101

Whether you're curious or ready to co-buy, join us for a crash course in co-buying and co-ownership.

Webinar: Co-buying 101

Whether you're curious or ready to co-buy, join us for a crash course in co-buying and co-ownership.

Pro-tips for co-buying in competitive markets

Homebuyers face heavy competition, but it's not all about price. Gaining an edge is possible with the right strategy.

Interview: When Friends Buy a Home Together

What if teaming up with a friend made it possible to buy your own place and pay your own mortgage? We talked to Amber and Nate—two friends who saw the opportunity and made it happen.

Co-buying a Home in 2021 Report

Co-buyers now make up 25% of all home-buyers across the U.S. So why are co-buyers still underserved and misunderstood? We share highlights from the first-ever national survey of co-buyers.

Homeownership Hack: How does co-buying boost your purchasing power?

Teaming up to co-buy a home cuts upfront costs by up to 50% and gets you more bang for your buck. The financial benefits don't stop there.

Buying a home together? Avoid these common co-buying mistakes

Lessons from the field that will save you time, money, and stress along your co-buying journey.

How to split ownership of a home

Buying a home with friends, family, or your partner? Here's our field-tested framework for how to divide ownership interest in a property.

Should you form an LLC to co-buy a home?

Forming an LLC to co-buy and co-own property has implications for financing, accounting, taxes, and legal. We break it down and talk to the experts.

Co-buying a home? Focus on the big picture.

Friends, family, and couples considering buying a home should think beyond the purchase. Planning for co-ownership and how to unwind the arrangement if necessary saves time, money, and stress.

Co-ownership agreement: what it is and why it matters

Friends and loved ones who co-buy a home should codify the terms of co-ownership. Getting things in writing is essential, but it's not just about the document.

Lending insights from a CoBuy-certified™ Mortgage Pro

We spoke to veteran mortgage pro Trevor Reese about the unique challenges co-buyers face getting a mortgage.