Sisters are buying homes together, reflecting changing trends
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Across the United States, sisters are increasingly choosing to buy homes together, a trend gaining popularity on social media and mirroring larger economic shifts.
Keke Palmer recently showcased her home, shared with her sisters and their children, in a video that resonated with many. TikTok videos and other online content document numerous instances of sisters pooling resources to purchase property.
This practice responds to rising housing costs and decreasing marriage rates, with a Bank of America survey revealing that twenty-two percent of Gen Z homeowners purchased homes with siblings in 2025, a rise from twelve percent in 2024 and four percent in 2023. The trend also connects to the increasing prevalence of intergenerational living, particularly within Latino, Asian, and Black communities. Historically, sibling cohabitation was common as a means of mutual support before the development of modern social safety nets.
While providing benefits like shared expenses and companionship, these arrangements also require negotiation and compromise. Sisters are establishing boundaries, like one pair who prohibit boyfriends from living with them unless they are financially stable, and navigating shared living spaces. Despite potential future changes, like marriages or moves, many sisters value the enduring bond and stability this lifestyle provides, with some hoping to remain close even after living separately.
