Match with aligned neighbors
Answer a short questionnaire on lifestyle, values, and housing readiness. BOMA's engine finds people who actually fit.
Bond in the Commons
Your Pod gets a shared dashboard, agreement scaffolding, and simple chat — a space to build real trust first.
Then build the neighborhood
Once bonded, your Pod moves into land, financing, and construction — supported by BOMA's partner network.
Let's get you oriented
Before we ask you anything, take a minute to understand what BOMA is and how it works.
Neighbors first, structures second
BOMA is a community-matching platform for real estate — not a dating app, but built on the same instinct: people build stronger communities when they choose their neighbors deliberately, not by accident.
Most co-housing and intentional-community projects don't fail on construction or financing — they fail because the people were never truly aligned. BOMA moves alignment to step one.
BOMA's founding thesis: "Match neighbors before building the neighborhood."
1. Match
Answer a guided questionnaire on lifestyle, values, location, and housing intent. A rules-based engine matches you with aligned neighbors.
2. Bond
Your Pod gets a shared dashboard, agreement scaffolding, and simple chat — a space to build trust before anything is financial.
3. Build
Once bonded, your Pod moves into land, financing, and construction — supported by BOMA's vendor and partner network in Phase 2.
Frequently asked questions
No. Matching mechanics are similar, but the goal is neighbor compatibility — lifestyle, values, location, housing readiness — not romance.
No. Budget fields are self-reported readiness tiers, not linked accounts. No funds are involved in this phase.
You can exit any Pod and return to the matching pool to be matched again — no penalty, no lock-in.
Yes. Use "Register an Existing Pod" to bring your group directly into the Commons after a short verification step.
Watch short video guides on how BOMA Pods match, bond, and build together.
A 2-minute walkthrough of how Pods form
From onboarding to readiness scoring to your first Pod match — see the whole loop before you start.
How would you like to begin?
Join the Matching Pool
Create a profile and get matched with aligned neighbors.
Register an Existing Pod
Already have your group? Register together and skip matching.
Let's find your people
Nine short steps on lifestyle, location, and housing readiness. About 8 minutes — save and come back anytime.
Select your age group
BOMA adapts its language to your life stage — scoring stays identical.
What matters most day to day?
How do you make group decisions?
Where you'll put down roots
Budget & financing readiness
Preference range only — no accounts or funds connected in Phase 1.
What are you really here to do?
How long are you in for?
This also sets your exit tolerance.
Confirm your answers
You're Match-Ready
Strong alignment across values and location.
Your profile is being reviewed
An admin reviews your responses before you enter the matching pool — usually 1–2 business days.
Set up your group
Each member completes a short onboarding once they accept.
Location and matching questions are skipped.
Your Pod is being verified
An admin confirms membership and readiness — usually 1–2 business days.
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Readiness: 82Status
Onboarding complete → Matching in progress
Finish onboarding to unlock this
Answer a few quick questions about your lifestyle, location, and housing goals — takes about 8 minutes — and we'll start finding your Pod.
Finding your Pod
Comparing your readiness profile against the current pool.
Cedar Grove Pod
Welcome to Cedar Grove Pod
Your Pod is now active. Head to the Commons.
A working social draft — not a binding contract. Align on core rules here before formalizing with legal counsel in Phase 2.
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How we'll make group decisions Consensus vote required for purchases > $1,000
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How new members can join later 75% Pod approval & readiness verification
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How someone can exit the Pod 60-day notice & equity transfer framework
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Communication expectations Weekly check-ins & shared Commons chat
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Timeline before moving to Phase 2 90 days of Pod bonding prior to site selection
Draft Scaffolding Document
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4 Active Members
Leave this Pod
Exit and return to the matching pool for another opportunity.