Let's call it a creative workaround to capitalism. Or maybe The Golden Girls effect? In a city where rents never seem to stop rising, New Yorkers are getting clever when it comes to buying property.

According to a new report from StreetEasy , one of the real estate trends to look for in 2026 is groups pooling their money and resources to purchase homes together. This goes beyond the usual couple dynamic to include friends, siblings and extended family looking to snag a foothold in the five boroughs.

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This shift is more than a workaround for mortgage rates. StreetEasy’s report found that 56% of prospective buyers are planning to purchase with a co-buyer. Out of that number, 9% will team up with friends and 6% with relat

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