Rains Cohen is a Cohousing Coach who lives in Berkeley Cohousing in California. He is asked about cohousing numerous times a day, partly because he wears a pin that says, “Ask Me… Read More
What is Cohousing? The Elevator Speech
430 SF Apartment in Hong Kong
To create an airy atmosphere, this 430-square-foot apartment was renovated with a palette of natural materials and earthy colors. Some of the most inventively designed small living spaces are in Hong Kong… Read More
Is Consensus Decision-Making Hard?
In cohousing communities, consensus decision-making is the standard. And the fearful question is “Is consensus decision-making hard?” In consensus decision-making,* all decision-makers work together to decide how the community will function, how… Read More
Investors are buying trailer parks
An article from the Financial Times, 7 February 2020, is intriguing: “Why big investors are buying up American trailer parks. Amid an affordable housing crisis, residents are battling private equity and others over… Read More
Revival of Trailer, Mobile, Manufactured Homes
Creating community in trailer parks Just when you thought this was going to be another boring day in the hunt for cohousing, you are going to discover a hilarious comedian, Vicki Barbolak,… Read More
FHA Loan Requirements
A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a mortgage that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)and issued by an FHA-approved lender. FHA loans are designed for low-to-moderate-income borrowers; they require… Read More