One of my favourite real estate stories this year is about two women who have been like sisters for decades. They used to live nearby one another in the lower mainland and both ended up moving to the Okanagan and shared the same cul-de-sac. At one point they came to the very sensible conclusion that it would make great sense to sell one of their 4 bedroom homes and design a space in the other's home so the two could home share.
What a stress relief to have two capable women looking after one house rather than each looking after their own property. They have support and company -- and the privacy each one needs to enjoy their space.
I hear more about extended family situations too -- again, making so much sense to pool resources and efforts. A dear friend will be moving onto family acreage and already two other siblings and their families are there -- each in their own home -- along with a suite for their parents. Other siblings are likely to follow and they can carve out their space in the several hundred acre parcel.
Now, when one family is away, another member can feed their livestock or take in their kids. There are many cooperative benefits from shopping trips to fencing projects being handled by more than one household all on their own.
Obviously, a lifestyle that works and enough space for each one's needs is important -- but there are so many options to consider.
If something unconventional appeals to you, don't worry about what anyone else thinks! Set things up professionally and well to do with investments, title, what happens in the event of death or major life changes and those kinds of things.
Keep an open line of communication once you've committed -- and leading up to commitment maybe at least do a trial run if you're going to home share! For instance, do you travel well together? Are you considerate of each other's pace and space? Know styles of operation -- a do it yourself kind of person could be driven crazy by someone hiring a landscape company!
But, above all....just think about it. In a perfect world what makes the most sense for your home at this point in your life?
What a stress relief to have two capable women looking after one house rather than each looking after their own property. They have support and company -- and the privacy each one needs to enjoy their space.
I hear more about extended family situations too -- again, making so much sense to pool resources and efforts. A dear friend will be moving onto family acreage and already two other siblings and their families are there -- each in their own home -- along with a suite for their parents. Other siblings are likely to follow and they can carve out their space in the several hundred acre parcel.
Now, when one family is away, another member can feed their livestock or take in their kids. There are many cooperative benefits from shopping trips to fencing projects being handled by more than one household all on their own.
Obviously, a lifestyle that works and enough space for each one's needs is important -- but there are so many options to consider.
If something unconventional appeals to you, don't worry about what anyone else thinks! Set things up professionally and well to do with investments, title, what happens in the event of death or major life changes and those kinds of things.
Keep an open line of communication once you've committed -- and leading up to commitment maybe at least do a trial run if you're going to home share! For instance, do you travel well together? Are you considerate of each other's pace and space? Know styles of operation -- a do it yourself kind of person could be driven crazy by someone hiring a landscape company!
But, above all....just think about it. In a perfect world what makes the most sense for your home at this point in your life?
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