Category Archives: marketing in cohousing

No real commitments to social bonding

Posted on October 17, 2022 by CJ

I found this blog post on someone’s experience in cohousing. Perfect timing. We are having huge health issues in our household and I wonder what it would’ve been like at cohousing. Now I have more verification that leaving was the … Continue reading →

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Real humans

Posted on July 17, 2022 by CJ

I saw the above quote yesterday on Facebook. I cant’ stop thinking about it.  If 98% of a cohousing community ignores you what does that say about them?  I tried talking to each person about what happened and my choices … Continue reading →

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My cohousing timeline with a happy ending

Posted on June 22, 2022 by CJ

Now that I signed the papers yesterday to sell my house to some new owners, I thought I would put together a timeline of my life with cohousing. 2011 – A local group did a presentation at the library about … Continue reading →

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False Promises but realistic expectation of cohousing

Posted on June 19, 2022 by CJ

The marketing makes lots of promises with cohousing but there is only one guarantee- you get a house. You buy it or rent it, but that’s the only thing for sure. Other things you will probably get: HOA membership/fees. They … Continue reading →

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Book review on Condominium history

Posted on May 28, 2022 by CJ

High Life: Condo Living in the Suburban Century by  Michale Gordon Lasner I read the book and liked learning the history of condos. It seems similar ideas to cohousing were part of condominiums’ history. Here are the quotes I liked. … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on May 17, 2022 by CJ

I keep thinking about the perfect cohousing. The one that lives up to the hype. This will be your last home (and that’s how many people think as they design their houses and communities).  They are almost 10 years old … Continue reading →

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How Much is it Worth to you?

Posted on March 9, 2022 by CJ

The truth is many people love the idea of cohousing but can’t afford it. There are more in Europe since their governments help in the financing. Here in the US you have to cough up all the money and may … Continue reading →

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Sorry to burst your bubble

Posted on January 17, 2022 by CJ

I”m going to do it.  Discuss the false promises of cohousing.  These are the things commonly promised. They may happen, they may not. Free child care – maybe. If the parents want to arrange that.  But are they good caretakers?  … Continue reading →

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Please, don’t call it a family.

Posted on January 17, 2022 by CJ

One of my pet peeves is hearing forming cohousing groups saying they will be like family. Or even worse, hearing established groups calling themselves a family.  Grrrrrr. It’s not a family!  A family has blood roots. You can’t just cut … Continue reading →

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A realistic advertisement for a cohousing home for sale

Posted on November 18, 2021 by CJ

Sometimes I think what happened to me is unique because we were a new forming community and there were some unique issues that came up.  But I have met a few people that had similar experiences, so my hope diminishes.  … Continue reading →

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