Who it's for
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Friends, platonic life partners, chosen families and polycules
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Queer and trans folks, artists and activists, good-hearted humans who long for a better way to live
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With others or solo (you don't need co-buyers yet!)
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Anyone overwhelmed by where to start, what to talk about first, or how to navigate the money and the messy bits
What you'll get
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A step-by-step framework for moving from vision to action
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Facilitated conversations and work dates to support your group in making decisions together
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Real-world tools: real estate insights, agreements, timelines, decision-making guides
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Values-aligned approach, with discussion of land stewardship and housing justice woven in
Get the clarity, tools, and support you need to turn your co-buying dreams into a solid plan
So many of us have the same deep longing for a shared home and a piece of land where we and our people can grow food, build community, and become delightfully old and weird together.
As soaring home prices and interest rates make buying a home seem less and less possible, combining forces is how we can afford to build the freaky future we're dreaming of.
This six-month cohort will help you take your co-buying vision out of the realm of “someday” and turn it into an actual plan. Whether you’re still in the “what if” phase, gathering your posse, or actively working it out, this experience will provide you with the clarity, tools, and support to actually make it happen—without losing your friends, your values, or your sanity.
Cost
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Standard: $99/month (6 monthly payments)
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Advance: $499 paid before Sept 14
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Equity: $49/month for people of the global majority (BIPOC) + first/second-generation immigrants
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Pay-It-Forward: $144/month helps subsidize others
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Need-based scholarships available
Proceeds fund giveback to guest facilitator and land justice organizations.
Schedule + Outline
All sessions on Sundays
4–6pm Pacific on Zoom
One content and discussion session +
one facilitated co-working session each month
September 7: Free Introduction (1 hour)
Get an overview of the co-buying process and the group
September 14 + 28: Foundations
Find your people, name your values,
how to talk about hard things without imploding
October 12 + 26: Decisions
Align on values, make group agreements,
decide on legal structure, discuss exit strategies
November 9 + 23: Money
Make a budget and
get pre-approved for a mortgage
December 7 + 14: Strategy
Match your vision and budget
with real-world property options
January 11 + 25: Plan
Assemble your team,
get ready to search, make a plan
February 8 + 22: Launch
Focus intention, launch the plan,
debrief and celebrate our progress together!
Stella Maris
(she/they)
Sean Bug
(he/they)
Hi, we're the Property Weirdos!
We specialize in helping folks who don't vibe with your typical realtor gain access to stable housing, land stewardship, and generational wealth. We both live in collective houses, and we have helped many groups of co-buyers achieve their dreams. Let us share our expertise with you!
Jenny Leis is our guest facilitator
Jenny brings a spark of irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the joys and challenges of collective living. She co-founded and lived in an intentional community for 20 years and has helped People's Co-op, 350PDX, City Repair, Mason St. Co-Housing and others make better decisions together. To learn more, check out Your Enthusiasm is Contagious.
