The Basics of Sharing

Share property, resources, or obligations and live more sustainably.

The Many Benefits of Sharing

Share your resources and enjoy social, financial, and environmental benefits.

Joint Property and Concurrent Ownership

Your options -- and the pros and cons -- if you want to buy and own property with other people.

If We Share Property, Who Should Own It?

If you are sharing a tangible asset, such as a house, car, or appliance, you'll want to be clear about who owns it.

How to Form a Co-Housing Community

See what’s involved in co-housing and whether it’s right for you.

Shared Housing for Seniors

Learn the basics of how co-housing works for seniors.

Casual Co-Housing

Learn more informal arrangements for sharing housing space and costs.

Ten Tips on Joining an Existing Cohousing Arrangement

Here’s some targeted advice for people buying into existing co-housing.

Removing a Fence So As to Share a Yard With a Neighbor

Double your outdoor space by taking down the fence between your yard and your neighbor's.

Shared and Community Gardens

Learn how to turn your yard or a vacant lot into a community garden.

Community Fruit Tree Harvests

Cooperate with friends and neighbors to harvest, preserve, distribute, and eat the fruit from the trees on your property.

The Shared Vacation Home

How to buy and share a vacation home with friends or family.

Home Swapping and Couch Surfing

Save money while staying in great places: How to spend your vacation in another person’s home.

Buying a Second Home in Seven Steps

Follow these seven steps to make a sensible decision about buying your second home.

How to Deduct a Loss On a Timeshare Sale

Tax issues when you sell a timeshare property