The Live Near Friends Blog
Get case studies, in-depth guides, and tips on living near friends & family.
Design
10 ideas for your future shared yard with friends
From budget-friendly DIY projects to luxurious additions, we cover a range of options.
Duplex
How to buy a duplex
Four common ways to own a duplex, plus financing, legal agreements, and exit considerations.
Duplex
Duplexes: A cheat code to living near friends in California
Designed to accommodate strangers, duplexes are even better for friends.
Case Study
Instigating 101: How Sophia & Joel started "The Neighbormune"
Joel and Sophia wanted to do something that felt impossible. Once they started, it came together like magic.
Case Study
College friends reunited in Durham, NC
How two families, two dogs, and one cat made their own mini-hood.
Reflections
Parent Near Friends: How to have kids on easy mode
The parenting payoffs of living near friends.
Case Study
New parents with a big community in Oakland, CA
"We’re definitely closer, and our kids are becoming something to each other too."
Reflections
The 10 best things about living near friends
(Or 10 reasons you might finally decide to make it happen.)
Introducing: The Live Near Friends blog
Read stories of real people living near friends or family, plus tips and resources for how to achieve it yourself.
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