4 Single Ladies Create The Best Co-Living Setup By Purchasing A House And Turning It Into A Paradise For Children

Everything started with two friends joking about living in a commune.

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• Published in Interesting
• April 15, 2022

Since prices are constantly on the rise, people are getting more creative when it comes to saving money. Among these options is to look for a housemate.

Today, we're looking at a co-living arrangement that isn't typical. But since it works for these four single ladies and their children, it's probably the most ideal in these challenging times.

Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper are friends. They're both single moms who came up with the best cohabiting idea.

They invited two more moms to join their living space. And that's how their co-living story began.

These women in Washington, D.C. decided to break the long-established notions about friendship and family. They purchased one house together and started a new way of life with their children.

In the past, Harper and Hopper often joked about living together in a Vermont commune and only allowing their husbands to visit from time to time. But after they both got divorced, the joke became the next best idea for the two friends.

Harper wrote about their situation on Insider. According to the single mom, she knew it was going to be challenging to look for a condo or duplex within her single-mom budget.

She is also aware of the demands of homeownership as she previously bought three houses before. The single mom ultimately decided to own a new one as an investment for her family.

Fortunately, her close friend Hopper shared the same beliefs. So after some discussion, they finally decided to pursue their commune dream.

These are the four moms who decided to buy one house and live together under one roof with their children.

It was Harper's idea. She looked for new ways of living with her single-mom budget.

The two friends purchased one property and invited two more single moms to join them.

Legally, the four women are called co-investors. This decision has given them tons of benefits, saving them thousands of dollars a year.

The four women are also each other's emotional support, helping the one in need whenever there are challenges. Harper shares that her family members are already used to atypical approaches to life and have been supportive of her from the start.

Their neighbors initially thought they were tenants as the home was previously a rental property. After a couple of years, the neighborhood loves the fact that they are its homeowners.

We have been able to offer hope to others that homeownership isn’t entirely out of reach even in an expensive area.

This home is called The Siren House. Buying it proved one of the best decision for the four single moms.

Harper has never felt happier with the co-living arrangement. The four single moms share car rides and expenses.

They can also ask each other for favors like dog walking and babysitting. Above all, they can freely share their experiences, emotions, and give and receive a countless number of hugs.

They take turns in hosting potluck dinners every month and they exchange gifts during Christmas.

Their monthly activities also include porch hangouts, backyard fire, and movie nights. The four women and their children now consider themselves one family, where they feel loved, safe, and free.

They call it kid's paradise too, as the home is full of toys and friends to rely on when life gets tough.

Living under one roof is not just beneficial for these single moms. It's also good for the well-being of their children.

Having toys and gadgets to share is just the tip of the iceberg. The kids have each other to lean on as well.

Harper says that the children, with ages between 9 and 14, bond together like cousins. They practice a buddy system to, say, buy a gelato.

The quarantine period wasn't an issue for them as they had playmates in a time when kids were being homeschooled.

The moms keep everything organized through regular meetings, which often come with champagne.

Harper, together with her fellow moms, is burning the rulebook of life. They are exploring new ideas that have yet to be explored, especially since they make sense in these challenging times.

It's time to open doors to contemporary arrangements if the typical views about family aren't working anymore.

The Siren House is starting to inspire other single moms out there too.

TODAY explores the life of the four women and their children in an unconventional arrangement in this video

People on social media also accept the idea formed by these women.

They are praising this modern idea of co-living.

People have been calling these single moms the new "Golden Girls."

When building a family is not possible, it's better to create a community where children can thrive.

The Siren House is giving women an idea of a better living arrangement.

Perhaps the meaning of family will eventually evolve as well.

Other women are also planning their own version of The Siren House.

Other women would like to practice the idea when they're seniors.

The Siren House is not just for moms. It's for seniors who share ideas and want to take care of each other.

People are also looking into new possibilities for their future families.

Perhaps the world needs a new system. One that truly works especially for single moms out there.

After finding out that this kind of lifestyle works, Harper and her fellow single-moms are getting questions about their co-living arrangement, hoping to broaden the concept.

She believes in building a community with a siren song that gathers people together. Harper no longer wants to go back to the typical single-family living arrangement even if she won millions of dollars.

She would rather invest it, create another Siren House, or purchase a vacation home for her newfound family.

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