🏡 Gen Z is Buying Homes — with Siblings? Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres & Cape Coral See a New Trend in 2025
The real estate game is evolving, and Gen Z is leading the charge with a bold, new strategy. According to a recent Florida Realtors report, 22% of Gen Z homeowners in 2025 purchased their homes with a sibling — not a spouse, not a partner, but family or even friends.
This marks a major shift in how younger generations are approaching homeownership in Southwest Florida, especially in thriving areas like Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Cape Coral.
💡 What’s Fueling the Rise of Non-Traditional Co-Ownership?
As home prices and living expenses continue to rise across Lee County, Gen Z buyers are embracing co-buying as a practical solution. Shared ownership helps them:
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Split the cost of a down payment and monthly mortgage
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Qualify for higher purchasing power together
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Build equity sooner in a competitive market
This new wave of buyers is getting creative with options like house hacking, shared equity, and multi-buyer financing — all to gain a foothold in desirable locations like Cape Coral’s waterfront communities, Fort Myers’ growing downtown corridor, and Lehigh Acres’ affordable, high-growth neighborhoods.
🔥 Local Market Buzz: Why It Works in SWFL
Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Cape Coral offer the ideal setup for Gen Z co-ownership:
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Spacious single-family homes with multiple bedrooms
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Flexible layouts perfect for dual living arrangements
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Proximity to schools, work, and nightlife
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Growing job opportunities in tech, healthcare, and logistics
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Access to beaches, parks, and entertainment — all high priorities for young buyers
📊 Search Trends: What Gen Z Buyers Are Googling
To connect with this group, your online presence needs to speak their language. Include terms like:
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“Buy a house with my sibling in Fort Myers”
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“Co-buying a home in Cape Coral”
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“Lehigh Acres affordable homes 2025”
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“House hack duplex Florida”
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“Joint mortgage with family Florida”
🧭 Thinking About Co-Buying in Lee County?
Whether you’re looking to team up with a sibling, cousin, or best friend — co-ownership in Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, or Fort Myers can be a smart move to start building wealth.
🏠 I’m here to help you make it happen.
As a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker Associate with deep local expertise, I specialize in helping non-traditional buyers find properties that fit both their lifestyle and long-term goals. I’ll guide you through everything from:
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Joint financing options
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Drafting co-ownership agreements
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Finding homes with the right layout for shared living
📲 Let’s Connect Today
Whether you're looking to buy now or just gathering info, I’ll help you navigate the process with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
Ready to buy your first home in Southwest Florida — your way?
Carmen Sully, Florida Real Estate Broker Associate
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