Pairgap, Author at Pairgap

Two real estate investors reviewing property documents and a co-investment agreement at a desk in Q1

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Reset Your Real Estate Goals: Why Q1 Is Your Window to Scale Your Portfolio

You said this was the year you'd buy more properties. But here we are in February, and you're still waiting for the "right time" to…

PairgapFebruary 25, 2026

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Love & Real Estate: Why February Is the Perfect Time to Talk Money with Your Partner

February isn't just about chocolates and flowers anymore. For the growing number of couples and friends looking to buy property together, this month is becoming…

PairgapFebruary 4, 2026

Two prospective homebuyers holding moving boxes and home items while talking, representing shared homeownership and co-buying as a path to affordable housing.

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Why 2026 Could Be the Year Housing Finally Gets More Affordable (And How Co-Buying Helps You Win)

Let's be honest: housing hasn't been "affordable" for years. But 2026? It's shaping up to be what experts are calling a "less brutal but still…

PairgapJanuary 14, 2026

Four friends sitting around a dining table having a conversation about co-buying a home together.

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The Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Future Co-Owner (But Absolutely Should)

Most future co-owners never regret asking hard questions up front. They regret skipping them. Especially the ones about money, exit plans, and lifestyle expectations. You've…

PairgapDecember 17, 2025

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Pairgap’s Real Estate Prenup: Your Safety Net

You've probably heard the success stories. Two friends pool their savings to buy a condo together, splitting costs and building equity. Or a couple turns…

PairgapDecember 3, 2025

Two homebuyers touring a modern apartment with a real estate agent, representing the idea of co-buying a home in NYC, LA, or Miami.

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Can You Really Afford a Home in NYC, LA, or Miami? The Math Says Yes (With the Right Partner)

The Dream Feels Out of Reach. But What If the Math Actually Works? If you're a first-time buyer eyeing New York City, Los Angeles, or…

PairgapNovember 3, 2025

Crumbling house with broken roof and windows, illustrating why traditional homeownership is broken and in need of new solutions.

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Why Traditional Homeownership is Broken (And How to Fix It)

Let’s just say it, the old way of buying a home is broken. It was built for a different generation. One with job security, two-income…

PairgapAugust 18, 2025

A group of four diverse friends smiling and looking at a smartphone together, representing the joy and collaboration of co-buying a home.

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How to Buy Your Dream Home with Friends

Let’s be real! Homeownership has gotten out of control. Prices are too high. Incomes are too low. And somehow you’re expected to save six figures…

PairgapAugust 18, 2025

A couple sitting back-to-back on a bed with arms crossed, expressing emotional strain in family-based co-ownership decisions.

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Buying With Family: Love, Money & Boundaries

Blood is thicker than water… but what happens when the mortgage is due? Co-buying with family is one of the fastest-growing homeownership trends in America.…

PairgapJuly 23, 2025

Nikki Merkerson smiling in front of a Brooklyn brownstone, dressed in a belted coat and layered shirt

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How to Talk to Friends About Co-Buying Property Together

This post is an excerpt from the Amazon Bestseller book Pair'd: A Dating Guide to Real Estate Partnership by Nikki Merkerson. Want more insights like…

PairgapJuly 9, 2025

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Reset Your Real Estate Goals: Why Q1 Is Your Window to Scale Your Portfolio

Love & Real Estate: Why February Is the Perfect Time to Talk Money with Your Partner

Why 2026 Could Be the Year Housing Finally Gets More Affordable (And How Co-Buying Helps You Win)

The Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Future Co-Owner (But Absolutely Should)

Pairgap’s Real Estate Prenup: Your Safety Net

Can You Really Afford a Home in NYC, LA, or Miami? The Math Says Yes (With the Right Partner)

Why Traditional Homeownership is Broken (And How to Fix It)

Buying With Family: Love, Money & Boundaries

How to Talk to Friends About Co-Buying Property Together

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