Today, Explained The case for renting forever
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Nov 16, 2025 
Join Jerusalem Dimsay, an insightful housing commentator, Aisha Roscoe, an NPR host and shared homeowner, and Rachel Cohen-Booth, a Vox policy correspondent, as they dive into the changing landscape of housing. They explore why homeownership is overrated and discuss Aisha's shared living experiment with a friend, balancing finances and family. Rachel highlights innovative housing trends like adult dorms and intergenerational sharing, while Jerusalem argues that renting can enhance social mobility and better align with today's reality.
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Buying A House With Your Best Friend
- Aisha Roscoe and her best friend Jasmine combined households to raise five kids under one roof and afford a bigger home.
- They split chores by who's present and rely on trust built over 15+ years of friendship.
Kids Adapt Like Siblings
- The kids adjusted with typical sibling fights but quickly bonded and treat the shared home like family.
- Aisha says practical sharing often outweighs initial resistance from children.
Why Prices Haven't Fallen
- Housing prices rose during the pandemic but haven't fallen because mortgage rates doubled, freezing the market.
- Homeowners with low rates feel locked in while prospective buyers feel priced out.