Friends Are Buying Homes Together
By CHUCK GREEN
They may not be your typical neighbors, but they could be moving next door soon: Friends who have carpooled their way into homeownership.
According to a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds, nearly 15% of Americans have co-purchased a home with a person other than their romantic partner and another 48% would consider it.
Just over a quarter (26%) of the individuals who co-purchased a home with a non-romantic partner said they bought it with a friend.
Not surprisingly, young people are the most likely to consider this option. Gen Z would be the most willing to co-buy with a friend at 70%, with one in four Zoomers saying they believe co-buying a home can strengthen relationships.…