Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Waiting Lists

[Susan Cameron (swcameron]

I have been involved with two cohousing groups for which I have
information.  In Ann Arbor,
Sunward cohousing was soldout before the building was complete and there is
a waiting list.
Westwood in NorthCarolina was sold out before the building was complete and
they also
have a waiting list of about 5 people for a community that has only 24
units.  Hope that helps.

Becky Schaller wrote:

> We're in the process of trying to borrow money from lending
> institutions.  As much as possible, we would like to be able to show
> them that cohousing is low risk. We have heard that many cohousing
> communities have waiting lists after they are completed.  Would people
> from communities which have been completed let us know if that was true
> for you?  Or did it take a long time for some units to get sold even
> after constuction was completed?   If you would tell us about your
> experience, that would be very helpful.  Thanks.
>
> Becky Schaller
> Sonora Cohousing in Tucson, AZ
> We're purchasing almost five acres in central Tucson and construction
> for 36 homes will begin this December.  We've already sold out of our
> next to smallest unit. One, two, and four bedroom units are still
> available, but perhaps not for long!