Author

CJ Emerson

CJ Emerson built CoHabby after too many bad roommate experiences made one thing obvious: price and location are not enough to predict whether a shared home will actually work.

Software engineer and product builder focused on compatibility-first roommate matching.

About

His work at CoHabby sits at the intersection of product design, roommate compatibility, marketplace trust, and search-driven education. He writes and reviews content about screening, listing quality, co-living, and the practical systems that make shared housing easier to manage.

On the product side, CJ has led the development of CoHabby's compatibility model, landlord listing workflows, safety-focused messaging approach, and the platform's early search content strategy.

Focus areas

  • Roommate compatibility systems
  • Marketplace product design
  • Landlord listing workflows
  • Co-living product strategy
  • Search-led content systems

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