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An unmarried couple signing a property agreement with a real estate advisor, house keys visible on the table, representing co-ownership documentation for co-buyers.

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Do Unmarried Couples Need a Property Agreement?

Yes. Here's Why. You found a home you both love. You've run the numbers. You can actually afford it together. So you buy it, move…

PairgapJune 10, 2026

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The Pairgap App Is Here!

Available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It's been a long time coming. We've been building, testing, listening, and rebuilding - and…

PairgapJune 2, 2026

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What Is a Real Estate Prenup?

(And Why Every Co-Buyer Needs One) If you're buying property with someone who isn't your spouse, a handshake and good intentions are not a plan.…

PairgapJune 1, 2026

Couple reviewing mortgage and budgeting documents while planning to co-buy a home together in 2026

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How to Afford a House in 2026

Why More Buyers Are Pooling Resources You can afford a home in 2026. Just not the way you were taught to think about it. A…

PairgapMay 21, 2026

Two friends celebrating in their new home after choosing to co-buy a house together through shared homeownership

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How to Buy a House With a Friend: What You Need to Know Before You Sign

Learn how to co-buy a house with a friend using smart agreements, shared costs, and clear exit plans.Co-buying is one of the smartest moves in…

PairgapMay 6, 2026

Diverse group of professionals shaking hands in a modern office, representing real estate co-buying partnerships and shared investment agreements.

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What First-Time Real Estate Investors Actually Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Real estate has built more generational wealth than almost any other asset class. But for first-time investors, the road to that wealth is often paved…

PairgapApril 21, 2026

Two women celebrating in their new home surrounded by moving boxes, high-fiving after completing a co-buying purchase together.

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Spring Clean Your Co-Buying Strategy: How to Start Fresh with Joint Property Ownership This Season

Spring isn't just for cleaning closets, it's the perfect time to refresh your approach to homeownership. If you've been dreaming of buying property but the…

PairgapMarch 25, 2026

Three friends unpacking boxes together after deciding to co-buy their first home through shared homeownership

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Why Spring Is the Perfect Season to Co-Buy Your First Home (And How to Do It Right)

If you've been watching home prices climb while your savings account stays flat, you're not alone. The average first-time buyer is now 40 years old…

PairgapMarch 10, 2026

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

shared ownership

Do Unmarried Couples Need a Property Agreement?

The Pairgap App Is Here!

What Is a Real Estate Prenup?

How to Afford a House in 2026

How to Buy a House With a Friend: What You Need to Know Before You Sign

What First-Time Real Estate Investors Actually Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Spring Clean Your Co-Buying Strategy: How to Start Fresh with Joint Property Ownership This Season

Why Spring Is the Perfect Season to Co-Buy Your First Home (And How to Do It Right)

How to Talk to Friends About Co-Buying Property Together

Rent Is the Most Expensive Thing You’ll Never Own

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