No partner? No problem. People are joining forces with friends to afford to buy a house

• Buying a home with a friend can help two or more single people afford the current housing market. 
• 13% of respondents to a recent survey said they purchased a home with a non-romantic partner.
• One woman who bought with a friend said she is saving money on a bigger home, but it can be risky.

Elisa Ball and John Williams bought a house in Florida last year. It has 2,200 square feet, a backyard for the dog — and two master bedrooms.