Friend Compounds
Building a family or friend compound in Sonoma County
This post is written by Graham Hunter — the Live Near Friends agent covering Marin and Sonoma counties. Graham helps people like you make the dream
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Guide
Why you shouldn’t use a random real estate agent (when you want to Live Near Friends)
If you’re dreaming of buying a home near your favorite people—or even co-owning a place together—a regular real estate agent probably isn’
Guide
✨ Start here: Your guide to living near friends
We built this blog—and this company—to help you get from “wouldn’t it be cool if…” in the group chat to actually living
Seattle
Seattle ADUs 101: What you need to know
(Also see: LNF primer on Seattle's new housing laws) You know how much we love accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for living near friends.
Seattle
Your starter guide to living near friends 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
Guide
How to pick a realtor (if you want to live near friends)
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
Compound Laws
The long-awaited Friend Compound laws in California
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
ADU
ADUs: The biggest unlock in the history of living near friends
💡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
Guide
Want to Live Near Friends? You'll need an Instigator
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
Design
10 ideas for your future shared yard with friends
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
Duplex
Duplexes: The Live Near Friends mega guide
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
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