Millennials Turn to Parental Co-Ownership to Navigate the Housing Market

I'm an only child. Buying a house with my mom felt like the smartest way to prepare for both our futures.

Owning a house with my mom hasn't been easy, but it's been a great way to prepare for the future. Kate Donati Last year, my mom and I bought a house together, despite not being the most natural of roommates. I never imagined owning a home at 28, but splitting the bills has made it cheaper than I imagined. The living situation has been a great way to prepare for both of our futures. As an only child, an occasional weekend slumber party was the longest I'd had to share a bedroom or bathroom —...