How to Buy a House, Unmarried EditionBy Brandon Miller—Two days before I closed on my new house, the bank called to say the loan wouldn’t fund until we had a working toilet. That kind of surprise comes standard with buying a house, no matter who is on the deed with you. Do You Need to be Married to Buy a House Together? Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Brio and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advice may be rendered by Brio Financial Group unless a client service agreement is in place.