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As housing prices increase, some are opting to buy a home with a friend instead of a romantic partner.According to a survey released by JW Surety Bonds earlier this year, 15% of Americans have co-purchased a home with someone other than their romantic partner, and another 48% said they would consider it.In the survey, 67% of respondents said sharing costs was a perceived benefit of co-buying. A majority of respondents also said that affording a better home and investment opportunities were also perceived benefits of co-buying.Between 2020 and 2022, the average sales price of a home in the U.S. jumped from $383,000 to $525,000, according to government statistics. Although housing prices have since dropped to about $513,000, interest rates remain elevated.Niles Lichtenstein, CEO of Nestment, helps pool together buyers to purchase a home. He said there are questions to ask before embarking on such a commitment. In a lot of places, solo homeownership is just incredibly difficult, if not ne
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People with Down syndrome are some of the most at-risk to die from COVID-19 because of their predisposition to other diseases, but advocates and families
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