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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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Rent Is the Most Expensive Thing You’ll Never Own

Rent Is the Most Expensive Thing You’ll Never Own – And I'm Here to Change That For over two decades, I’ve dedicated my career to…

PairgapJune 23, 2025

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What If Marriage Isn’t the Only Way to Buy a Home?

Let’s be real. The old narrative said you had to find "the one," get married, and then maybe buy a home together. But what if…

PairgapJune 10, 2025

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The Co-Buyer Compatibility Guide: Understanding Investment Personality Types

When it comes to real estate partnerships, the real work starts with you—not your future co-buyer. A lot of people jump into shared ownership because…

PairgapMarch 31, 2025