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Real Estate News & Information • January 7, 2025

Co-buying & Co-owning a Home 2025 Report

by Don Koonce

Introduction: A Movement, Not a Trend

In 2025, over 61 million Americans co-own a home1 with someone who isn’t their spouse—nearly 20% of the population.

Co-buying and co-ownership aren’t just alternatives; they’re essential paths to modern homeownership. Today, 30% of all US home sales are to co-buyers²—a transformative shift in how Americans approach housing.

Co-ownership offers an accelerated path to wealth creation, but without proper tools, it can become a minefield of financial, relational, and legal challenges. On average, co-owner groups say they need help with six major aspects of managing joint homeownership. Learn more.

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