If you care about housing access, community wealth, and creating more inclusive paths to homeownership, you likely already know the work of Mel Dorman. She is a Financial Activist, Coach, TEDx Speaker, and the Author of Bank on Your Neighbor. She is also the Founder of the Seller Financing Academy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon, and the Cofounder of The Catalyst Group NW at Living Room Realty.
Mel has built her reputation around financial empowerment and creative solutions that help more people step into ownership. When someone with her knowledge and influence highlights an innovation in the housing space, people pay attention.
This week, she featured reSpace and our flagship project, The Grove, in one of her latest videos. We are honored to share it, especially as the conversation around homeownership in Seattle keeps getting louder.
Watch: Mel Dorman talks reSpace
Mel Dorman features reSpace and co-homeownership
In her new video, Mel takes a thoughtful look at what reSpace is bringing to the housing market. She explains how co-homeownership can bridge the gap for buyers who feel priced out, and how new models of ownership support stronger, more connected communities.
Her commitment to financial education and equitable housing solutions aligns beautifully with what we are building at reSpace. Her perspective adds meaningful weight to the rising movement toward new ownership models, here in Seattle and well beyond it.
You can follow more of her work on her website, on Instagram, and on TikTok.
Why Mel's spotlight matters
Mel has dedicated her career to helping individuals and communities build financial strength. Her work with the Seller Financing Academy and her leadership in creative ownership models make her voice especially meaningful in today's market.
Her support reinforces the idea that alternative paths to ownership are not fringe solutions. They are practical, sustainable, and increasingly necessary, particularly in high-cost cities like Seattle where so many buyers feel locked out.
Her spotlight on reSpace signals momentum. More buyers, homeowners, and industry leaders are ready for a new way to think about living and owning.
Thank you, Mel
We are grateful for Mel's feature and the conversation she is helping elevate. Collaboration and shared education are essential to changing the future of ownership. Mel's work inspires us to keep pushing, keep innovating, and keep expanding pathways for the people who need them most.
Thank you, Mel, for sharing your expertise, your platform, and your passion for housing solutions that put people first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mel Dorman?
Mel Dorman is a Financial Activist, Coach, TEDx Speaker, and the author of Bank on Your Neighbor. She founded the Seller Financing Academy, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon, and cofounded The Catalyst Group NW at Living Room Realty. Her career centers on financial empowerment and creative paths to ownership.
What did Mel Dorman say about reSpace?
In her video, Mel spotlighted reSpace and our flagship project, The Grove. She explored how co-homeownership can bridge the gap for buyers who feel priced out, and how new ownership models help build stronger, more connected communities. Her perspective adds weight to the growing movement around alternative paths to homeownership.
What is co-homeownership?
Co-homeownership is a structured way for multiple buyers to own a home together, each holding a defined share with their own private space. At reSpace, that includes a private suite with a wet bar plus shared common areas. It opens a path to ownership for people who feel priced out of buying a whole home on their own in Seattle.
How does reSpace help buyers in Seattle?
Seattle home prices put traditional ownership out of reach for many buyers. reSpace offers a structured co-homeownership model so people can own a real, defined share of a home rather than waiting on the sidelines. It is one practical answer to a market where buying a whole home solo has become difficult for so many.
What is The Grove?
The Grove is reSpace's flagship co-homeownership project, the home Mel Dorman featured in her video. It shows how our model works in practice: a home thoughtfully designed for shared ownership, with private suites and welcoming common areas that support a real sense of community among the people who live there.
Where can I learn more about reSpace co-homeownership?
You can explore how reSpace works, see our projects, and find out how to get involved right here on our site. We are always happy to walk through what structured co-homeownership looks like, what The Grove offers, and how a buyer in Seattle can step into ownership through a model built around people first.