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Imagine a future where your best friend isn't just your confidant, but your co home owner.
Sound a bit far fetched?
While buying a home with friends friends is already a growing trend in the US, it forces folks to rethink what it means to build a life and a home.
So perk up your years.
Or better yet, call that friend you've always dreamed of living next door to.
Because we're about to explore the rise of friendship as a possible new cornerstone of life.
And as a college student, would you ever wish your parents could see your grades?
Or would you cherish that newfound independence and privacy?
For Todays program, Im joined by Ding Heng and Steve Hatherley in the studio.
First on Todays show, friendships are often considered less important than romantic and marital relationships to some folks, not others.
More Americans are challenging the status quo, placing friendship at the heart of their lives and financial decisions.
A recent us survey reveals a surprising trend.
Nearly 15% of respondents have already co purchased a home with someone other than a romantic partner.
Even more intriguing, almost half of those surveyed said they'd consider it.