So many people dream of living next door to their friends and family—but not that many actually do. What stops them? One common blocker we see is what we call the “Bestie Barrier.” People latch onto one specific person—their best friend—as the only person they’d consider
Exciting news: Live Near Friends just launched in SEATTLE!
Whether you’ve dreamed of having your besties next door, downstairs in a duplex, or right across the backyard, we’ve got you covered. Live Near Friends specializes in all the financial, legal, and zoning considerations that go into purchasing homes next door – so you can turn those dreams into
Xander and Colby purchased their future Berkeley friend compound in January 2025. They found the property through Live Near Friends and purchased it with Max Nelson, a Live Near Friends realtor. It’s a lovely 3-home property (one duplex + an ADU) near Ashby BART. They plan to live in one
When you want to live near friends, the right realtor can make a big difference. While any realtor can help you view properties, coordinating these types of purchases requires a guide who understands the unique intersection of multi-party dynamics, creative financing, and unconventional property arrangements. In a given city, there
It’s now much easier to build a friend compound in California. I used to tell people that their “all my friends on a plot of land” dream was impossible in California. Getting permits would be too much of a nightmare. This is no longer true. Here’s a breakdown
By popular request, we've expanded coverage of the Hot Friend Compounds to the North Bay – Marina and Sonoma counties. We'll be showing you the best properties for friends & family, and laying out exactly how you can make it happen. 💡If you are not yet a
💡ADUs are total game changers when it comes to living near friends, allowing you to turn any property with a big enough lot (or even just a garage) into a multi-home friend compound. When you’re trying to live near friends, knowing that ADUs are an option expands the range
So you want to live near friends, but you’re not sure how to get everyone on the same page. This article will cover everything you need to know about assembling a group of friends, assessing fit, and getting from fuzzy to firm commitment. The advice here applies to any
Renting to friends: Fun but sometimes awkward
Shared backyards are a highlight of sharing property with friends. With two or more households contributing effort, skills, and resources, it’s half the effort to make (and maintain) the yard of your dreams. In this article, we’ll explore 10 ideas to transform your backyard into the perfect shared
We think duplexes are the perfect way to live near friends or family. You can make a friend a neighbor, share a yard, but everyone still gets their own private living space. And duplexes tend to be cheaper than the equivalent single family home. Here is the two-part series on