Redfin

JUNE 10, 2025

Having a friend alongside you to help with the complexities, de-stress when you need a break, and go all out on the latest interior design trends can ease the process, and even make it fun. Friendships tested: No matter how close you are to someone, buying a house together can put a lot of strain on a relationship.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

AUGUST 11, 2022

But even though only nine states are officially designated “community property states,” most states have similar laws that define marital property as any property acquired by spouses during their marriage (used or contributed to by both spouses), and separate property as property obtained prior to the marriage and kept separate during the marriage.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

Here are a few of the most common types of home co-ownership scenarios , along with how each situation could affect your sale: Tenancy in Common. A tenancy in common is one situation where multiple people can own the same home. You also don’t have to be married to enter into tenancy in common.

Tenancy in common

Realty Biz

JANUARY 7, 2022

If so, you need to understand the two main ways that people buy property together: joint tenancy and tenancy in common (TIC). For example, joint tenancy is usually used by married couples or cohabiting partners who both want an equal share in the property and want to be able to inherit the other tenant’s share if he or she dies.

Tenancy in common

Windemere Buying

JULY 19, 2021

Tenancy in Common (TIC) When co-buyers hold a title as tenants in common, shares of the property can be divided equally or unequally. If a co-buyer dies, their ownership passes along to their designated heir. Unlike Tenancy in Common, co-owners must receive approval before selling any property shares.

Tenancy in common