Let us get one thing straight. Co-homeownership is not some new, cutting-edge idea. Millions of Americans are already doing it, out of necessity, out of resourcefulness, or simply to make life work.
Friends splitting the rent. Adult children moving back home. Three generations under one roof. People have been sharing homes for a very long time. Nearly 30% of U.S. adults live in a shared household, according to Pew Research Center. That number keeps climbing as housing costs rise and ownership slips further out of reach.
But here is the thing that keeps us up at night. Most of the people sharing a home are still renting.
They are not gaining stability. They are not building anything they get to keep. And they are nowhere near the kind of wealth that traditional homeowners have quietly been building for generations.
That is exactly why we built reSpace. We are not trying to convince people to live together. They already do. We are offering a clear, secure path forward: turning people who share a home into people who own one.
Why Co-Homeownership Matters More Than Ever
Homeownership is still one of the most reliable ways to build wealth over time. But in today's market, especially in a city like Seattle, it can feel out of reach for an entire generation.
The desire to own has not gone anywhere. A recent Zillow survey found that 41% of renters would consider co-buying a home with friends or family just to get a foot in the door. That is nearly half of all renters looking for a creative way in. We are here to give them one.
At reSpace, we reimagined the whole process from the ground up. With us, you can:
- Own your private suite and share the common areas.
- Build wealth over time instead of handing it to a landlord every month.
- Gain real, long-term stability, not just a temporary place to crash.
- Keep your privacy and your autonomy while still belonging to a community.
- Access legal protections and financing built specifically for co-ownership.
We handle the hard parts: property design, financing, and legal structure. That frees our co-owners to focus on what actually matters, which is living well and building a future that is theirs.
From Surviving to Thriving
We built reSpace because we believe homeownership should be accessible, not exclusive. We have seen how much changes when someone moves from surviving to thriving. From couch-surfing or renting with roommates, to owning a real piece of something that lasts. In Seattle neighborhoods where a starter home can feel like a fantasy, that shift is everything.
We are not just offering housing. We are offering a path to wealth, dignity, and belonging.
So if you are sharing a home right now, know this: you are halfway there. reSpace is here to help you take the next step, from sharing a space to owning it.
Let us make co-homeownership the new normal.
"Homeownership should be accessible, not exclusive. If you are already sharing a home, you are halfway there. Our job is to help you take the next step."
Katrina Eileen Romatowski, Founder and CEO of reSpace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is co-homeownership with reSpace?
Co-homeownership means you own a private suite inside a premier-neighborhood home and share the common areas with a small community of fellow owners. Technology and thoughtful design turn one Seattle home into a handful of individual ownership stakes, often for about what you would pay to rent a one-bedroom nearby.
How is this different from renting with roommates?
Renting splits a cost. Co-homeownership splits ownership. With roommates, every payment goes to a landlord and you keep nothing when you leave. With reSpace, you own your suite, gain long-term stability, and build wealth over time. You are no longer just sharing a space, you own a real piece of it.
Do I get my own private space?
Yes. Each owner has a private suite that is yours alone, complete with amenities like a wet bar. The common areas are shared with the household, but your suite is your own. The model is built to protect your privacy and autonomy while still letting you belong to a real community.
Is co-homeownership common already?
Sharing a home is extremely common. Nearly 30% of U.S. adults live in a shared household, per Pew Research Center, and a Zillow survey found 41% of renters would consider co-buying with friends or family. reSpace simply gives that instinct a secure, structured path to actual ownership rather than ongoing rent.
How does reSpace handle the legal and financial side?
We handle the hard parts so you do not have to. That includes property design, financing, and the legal structure, all built specifically for co-ownership. Each owner gets legal protections and financing designed for this model, so you can focus on living well instead of untangling paperwork.
Why does reSpace focus on Seattle?
Seattle home prices have put traditional ownership out of reach for a whole generation, even for people with steady incomes. By placing co-homeownership inside premier Seattle neighborhoods, reSpace opens the door to areas that would otherwise feel impossible, giving more people a real foothold in the city they already call home.