WHAT PERSONAL QUALITIES ARE DESIRABLE FOR LIFE AT MILAGRO?

  • Value respect, relationships and authenticity.
  • Willingness to question and grow from relationships and working cooperatively.
  • Good listeners who can hear accurately and reflect back what they've heard.
  • Ability to articulate clearly thoughts and feelings.
  • Ability to work constructively with differing points of view.
  • Willingness to shift perspective to see an issue through another's lens.
  • Ability to hear critical feedback without walling up or getting defensive.
  • Sensitivity to the ways in which they are privileged.

HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE AT MILAGRO?
We are a self-governed community. Unlike other communities, decisions are made by us, not for us. We gather monthly for community meetings in which we have a set process for considering proposals, and use a modified consensus model for making decisions. Much of the day-to-day work is handled by our 18 committees, such as Finance/Business and Landscape, all of which are open to every member.

WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED OF ME IF I WOULD LIVE AT MILAGRO?

  • Work requirement: Every member is expected to contribute a minimum of six hours/month. Many members contribute more than that.
  • Other expectations
    • Embrace the basic tenets of cohousing
    • Share our respect for the environment and sustainability
    • Desire to know your neighbors, joining in meals and other events
    • Serve on at least one committee, and attend monthly community meetings

WHAT IF I'M INTERESTED IN BUYING A HOME IN MILAGRO?
Living in cohousing is much more than having a home. We want new folks to be happy, participating members of our community. To that end:

  • Learn more about cohousing. One good source of information is the Coho US website Home Page - Cohousing
  • Take a tour, talk to community members, and ask questions.
  • Learn more about Milagro by attending meetings, social events, and work days.

WHAT ARE THE SIZES OF MILAGRO HOMES?
Our homes were built with growing families in mind. All homes are 2- or 3-levels, and range in size from approximatly 1400 to 2700 square feet. All have 2-4 bedrooms and 2 baths.

WHAT ARE THE PRICE RANGES OF YOUR HOMES? RENTAL RATES?
Pricing is set by the seller according to the real estate market at time of sale.

HOW MUCH ARE MILAGRO'S HOA DUES? Each of our 28 homes pays $350/month in HOA dues, which is cheaper price per square foot than other cohousing communities. Included in the HOA dues are: pool, common house, internet at common house, garden, 43 acres of open space and trails, garbage/sewer, maintenance on home exteriors, roofs, orchard maintenance, community events and play areas. Our wetlands filter our entire community's greywater to irrigate our lush landscape. Each homeowners is responsible for their home interior, yards, porches, electricity, water and internet.

WHAT ARE MILAGRO'S VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS OF RESIDENTS? All Milagro residents who are 18 years old or older are expected to contribute 6 hours of work per month to our community and serve on one committee. This could be physical work, such as landscaping, gardening or participating in workdays. This could be non-physical work, such as coordinating community events, facilitating meetings or giving tours.

WHAT IS MILAGRO'S PET POLICY? Many community owners have pets. We ask that all dogs be on leash and under control in common areas and cats are kept indoors. In respect for community members with allergies, we ask that pets not be allowed in the common house (service animals exempted).

DO YOU HAVE GUEST ROOMS TO RENT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS? Milagro does not have a community guesthouse or guest rooms for rent.

HOW CAN I GET ON MILAGRO'S "INTEREST LIST?" Our interest list is a list of people who will be the first to know if we have a home available for sale before we post it publicly for sale. Due to cohousing's high demand and our desire to know our neighbors, we ask you take a tour before being added to our interest list. Once a home is posted to our interest list there may not be time to visit and get to know our community before it is sold. If you are coming from out-of-town, and cannot easily attend a tour, please contact us to set up a virtual tour.

CAN I VISIT MILAGRO? HOW DO I GET A TOUR?
Yes. You can sign up for a tour via our Tour Request Form.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR BUYING A HOME AT MILAGRO? We want to know our potential future neighbors and we hope you want to get to know us. We are a welcoming community- take a tour, come for an community event and meet Milagro community members to find out if you'd like Milagro to be your forever home. We hope it is!

Together in balance with nature.