Blog Posts - DiviEight

Making Second Home Ownership Accessible in a Changing Market

Once again, there is good news and bad news. First, the bad news: the challenge of buying a second home has definitely become more complicated for many Americans. That’s according to the National Association of Realtors who recently released a statistical analysis...

Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Real Estate Investment and Co-Ownership in the U.S.

Introduction The United States continues to lead the world in wealth generation, housing 37% of the global millionaire population and 34% of the world’s liquid private wealth, according to the USA Wealth Report 2025. As the U.S. remains a prime destination for...

Enhancing Minimalism? Well, yes! (sort of)

People have asked me more than once: “are you an environmentalist?” My answer has always been, ‘I believe in creating efficiency and I believe equally in respecting stewardship!’ For most people that has been a sufficient response. Plus, it happens to be truthful. ...

Addressing the 2025 Housing Affordability Crisis: The Role of Co-Ownership with divieight

One of the most pressing issues in the residential real estate industry is the ongoing housing affordability crisis. It’s true that the U.S. government has recently promised to do something about it. In the meantime, according to a recent report by the National...

A Colorado Condo and the Power of Co-Ownership

Hi, I’m Mark Chesney. Do you have time for a true story? In 2007, amidst a booming real estate market, a Colorado businesswoman found herself in a unique position. She owned a condominium near three popular ski resorts (an enviable asset for any avid skier)....

Welcome to divieight!

Welcome to the divieight blog. Be sure to check back regularly for more information on how you can own a second home for 1/8th of the cost using independent co-ownership, or Indy-Co. Be sure to also check out our videocasts where founder, Mark Chesney explains Indy-Co...