CoBuy Blog

Home co-ownership is when 2+ people who aren't married share ownership of a home. Learn how it works, the risks, how to hold title, and how to protect yourself.

The state of home co-ownership in the US in 2025. Explore trends, challenges, and insights from our survey and report on co-buying and shared homeownership.

Tenants in Common vs JTWROS: how each title structure works, when to choose which, and what co-buyers get wrong. Includes comparison table and interactive quiz.

What a Co-ownership Agreement is, why 94% of US co-buyers need one, and 5 steps to build a living, update-able pact—without $10k lawyer fees.

Unmarried couples can co-own homes, but they need to be strategic. Learn how to protect yourself and de-risk your investment.

A plainspoken conversation with real estate economist Matthew Gardner on housing affordability, density, housing supply, and multi-generational co-buying.

CoBuy-certified™ Pro Fred Glick on what co-buyers should lock down before touring—and why the exit plan matters most.

Peggy Foster co-bought her Issaquah home with friends using CoBuy, then earned her CoBuy-certified™ Pro credential.

Since 2018, CoBuy-certified™ Pro Don Koonce has helped more than 40 Seattle co-buyers achieve homeownership together with CoBuy.

After helping 1,000+ groups co-buy homes, here's the brutal truth about what goes wrong. The average disaster costs $350,000.

Avoid $765,000+ in co-ownership risks with smart planning. Discover the top hidden costs, from missed payments to disputes, and how to safeguard your investment.

Co-ownership insurance protects your home, investment, and relationships. Learn how to manage risks and maximize returns with Co-ownerOS™.