CO-OWNERSHIP SNAPSHOT

Planning to co-buy or already co-own?

Built for friends, siblings, multi-generational groups, unmarried couples, multiple couples, and any mix. No signup or email required.

Co-ownership Snapshot tool

Based on CoBuy's research, featured in:

About the Co-ownership Snapshot

CoBuy is the source behind the numbers. 64 million Americans now co-own a home with someone they're not married to, and co-buyers make up 31.5% of U.S. home purchases. Based on five years of CoBuy research, cited by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, TIME, and more than 20 other publications.

Methodology

The Co-ownership Snapshot compares your responses to CoBuy's proprietary dataset of more than 6,200 co-buyers and co-owners across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

The dataset combines platform data from thousands of co-buying groups with multi-year survey data from CoBuy's annual national reports (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). Read the full 2026 report for detailed methodology.

Ready to dig deeper?

The Snapshot showed you where you fit. CoBuy Wizard helps your group surface risks and decide if co-buying makes sense—before you commit to anything.

$250 per group. Co-buyers you invite join free.

Already co-own? Put it on rails.

Co-ownerOS™ Annual Pass includes your co-ownership agreement and governance tools. $500/year for your entire 2–4 person group.

FAQs

What is the Co-ownership Snapshot?

A free 1-minute tool that shows you how your situation compares to the 6,200+ co-buyers and co-owners in CoBuy's dataset. You'll see your segment, where groups like yours focus, and a stat most groups miss.

Who is the Co-ownership Snapshot for?

Anyone buying or owning a home with someone they're not married to. That includes unmarried couples, friends, siblings, multi-generational groups, multiple couples, married couples co-buying with others, and any mix of people.

How long does the Co-ownership Snapshot take?

About 1 minute (60-90 seconds). A dozen closed-choice questions.

Is the Co-ownership Snapshot free?

Yes. Free. No signup required. No email required.

What data powers the comparisons?

CoBuy's proprietary dataset of 6,200+ co-buyers and co-owners across all 50 U.S. states. The dataset combines platform data from thousands of co-buying groups with survey data from five annual CoBuy national reports (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Can I share the Snapshot with the people I'm co-buying with?

Yes. When you finish, you can send your link to anyone in your group. When they take the Snapshot from your link, they'll see a side-by-side comparison of your answers and theirs.

How is the Co-ownership Snapshot different from the CoBuy Wizard?

The Snapshot is a 60-90 second comparison tool. It shows you where you fit in CoBuy's dataset. The CoBuy Wizard is a deeper alignment check across money, ownership, decisions, and exit scenarios. Each co-buyer answers independently. After completion, your group receives a CoBuy Decision Brief™ within 48 hours.

What is a co-buyer?

A co-buyer is anyone who purchases a home with someone who is not their spouse. Co-buyers become co-owners at closing.

How many Americans co-own a home?

Over 64 million Americans co-own a home with a non-spouse as of 2026. Co-buyers represent 31.5% of all U.S. home purchases, up from 25% in 2021.

Does the Snapshot work for people who already own a home together?

Yes. The Snapshot works for both co-buyers (planning to buy) and co-owners (already own). Results route to the right next step based on your stage.

Is my information private?

Yes. Responses are used in aggregate to improve the dataset and inform CoBuy's annual research. Individual responses are never published. See CoBuy's privacy policy.

This tool provides general information based on CoBuy's aggregate dataset. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice. For specific concerns, consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.