Data shows that home ownership by cohabiting couples is on the rise Elijah Underwood for Underwood Law Feb 11, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 Updated Feb 11, 2026 0 A happy couple taking a photo and showing off their new home's keys to the camera. Dusan Petkovic // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Elijah Underwood for Underwood Law k9bmkDEC@?8ms2E2 D9@HD E92E 9@>6 @H?6CD9:A 3J 4@923:E:?8 4@FA=6D :D @? 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