Co-buying a House: How Platonic Partners Make It Work

Co-buying a House: How Platonic Partners Make It Work
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The Associated Press
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Seven years ago, Phil Levin and his girlfriend, Kristen Berman, pondered a common question: Should we move in together?

Levin assumed they’d take a predictable path and find a more affordable apartment outside of pricey San Francisco. But Berman, a behavioral scientist, shared her reservations about leaving their friend network—and some facts to back it up.