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
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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
The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview of what’s involved when you buy a duplex with a friend. It is not legal or financial advice. Please chat with a qualified legal, financial, and/or tax professional about your specific situation before making any big decisions.
Two units - one for you and one for someone of your choosing. The humble duplex is one of the easiest ways to set up life near friends and family. Designed to accommodate strangers, duplexes are even better for friends, for whom shared space is a benefit rather than a
We've heard you loud and clear. You want to live that compound life. * You want that duplex for you and your friend with the shared backyard and garden. * You want that home with the ADU cottage in the back for your sister or brother. * You want that cluster
Hello, Phil and Genevieve from Live Near Friends here. Let’s meet face-to-face? We are hosting a live E-Seminar (like a webinar .. but fancier) on how to live near friends Register for E-Seminar (Free) Has your friend group been fantasizing about buying property together? Do you miss living on a
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—LNF MINIHOOD PROFILE 03 In 2019 a group of friends created something pretty special on top of a blustery hill in San Francisco. They bought a two-building parcel together, and invited one couple’s parents into the mix. There are now 11 kids under six, which makes
Sophia and Joel took the initiative in their friend group to purchase a duplex and bring other people into their vision of living near friends. At Live Near Friends, we call people like them "the instigators." Here’s how they created “The Neighbormune,” and their advice for others
DURHAM, NC—LNF MINIHOOD PROFILE 02 Reed and Eric are parents to four-year-old Milo, one-year-old Evie, and dog Sandy. Mollie and Lauren are engaged and live with their dog, Luna, and their cat, George. Reed and Mollie are friends from college. Eight years later, when Reed was pregnant with her
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