Single Mom Picks Co-Housing Over Renting, Saving Her $30,000 In A Year

The rising costs of owning a house have made it difficult for many people to break into the housing market.

A single mom has shared her story of how co-housing helped her become a homeowner and save a ton of money!

Meet Holly Harper

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Holly Harper is a single mom who was renting a small 750-foot apartment in Washington, DC.

The apartment only had 2 rooms and cost her $2,550 per month when you factored in all of the costs like utilities and parking.

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She Has A Daughter

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That small apartment was costing her a lot of money and was not nearly enough room for her and her daughter.

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The costs was also beginning to become a strain on her financially.

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Housing Costs Can Be Expensive

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The issue was that she had few other options outside of renting.

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The prices of houses made it difficult for her to get into the housing market. Would she have to rent again?

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Knew Co-Housing Was The Right Move

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Instead of renting, she came across the idea of co-housing.

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She became the proud co-owner of a an old home in Washington where her and her daughter would be able to live.

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Join Forces With Another Single Mom

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She bought the home along with a close friend of hers who was going through a divorce.

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The two combined their incomes in order to give their children a house to call their own.

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House Is A Paradise

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The house features a very large half-acre lot that is great for the children to explore and play in.

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Her apartment in the home is 1,100 square feet, features free parking, and is a great place to welcome friends and family.

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Trampoline For The Kids

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There is also a trampoline in the backyard that has the kids jumping for joy!

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Despite all of the added room and amenities, her monthly costs are $1,875. She saves nearly $700 per month!

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Now They Rent It Out

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The two owners have welcomed two other single moms into the house, renting them other units.

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The house is full of kids! This co-housing living arrangement has helped save her $30,000 that she wouldn't have if she was still renting!