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Ann Arbor is one of the most stable and insulated college-town real estate markets in the country — but it doesn’t operate like most university towns.

In this episode of College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner sits down with Kevin Daum of Daum Group Real Estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan to break down what makes the University of Michigan housing market unique.

With over 50,000 undergraduates, a massive medical center, and the largest football stadium in the country, Ann Arbor’s real estate market is driven by long-term demand, education, healthcare, and athletics.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Whether parents should buy for their college students

If you’re exploring college-town investing, parent purchases, or comparing markets like Tuscaloosa and Ann Arbor, this conversation provides clarity and strategy.

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Most families assume renting is the only option for college housing.

This family chose differently.

In this episode of College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner sits down with Barbara and Virginia to share why their family purchased a walkable townhome near the University of Alabama instead of signing a lease.

If you are considering Tuscaloosa real estate, buying for your student, or exploring college-town investing strategies, this real-life case study walks through the decision-making process step by step.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why walkability to campus and the stadium matters

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or investor evaluating University of Alabama housing, this episode provides clarity on when buying makes financial and strategic sense.

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Think you have to wait until 40 to buy your first home? Think again.

In this episode of College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner is joined by Royce Dickerson — who purchased his first home in his 20s while in grad school — and Ken Grodner, co-owner of Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams.

They unpack:

• Why the “you can’t afford it yet” narrative isn’t always true

Whether you’re exploring Tuscaloosa real estate, Birmingham real estate, college-town investing, relocation for UAB or the University of Alabama, or simply wondering if now is the right time to buy — this conversation provides clarity.

Real estate isn’t just a transaction. It’s a relationship. And having the right team in your corner changes everything.

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Ken Grodner, Realtor®

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Should parents buy college rental property in an LLC—or their personal name?

In this episode, The College Real Estate Coach Vicki Grodner sits down with real estate attorney Rachel Evans to explain how LLCs work, why they’re commonly used in college-town investing, and the costly mistakes parents make when they wait too long to decide.

A must-listen for parents buying property for students, especially in Alabama college towns.

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Thinking about buying real estate for your college student — or investing in a college-town market?

In this episode of The College Real Estate Coach, host Vikki Grodner sits down with Jeff Wu, a Keller Williams agent serving the Washington DC–Virginia–Maryland corridor, to explore how college real estate investing works in major metropolitan markets.

They discuss how parents are choosing to buy instead of rent for their college students, how alumni and investors approach university-adjacent real estate, and why long-term factors like job centers, hospitals, and infrastructure often matter just as much as the university itself.

This conversation breaks down the realities of buying condos versus single-family homes near universities, the balance between long-term appreciation and short-term cash flow in higher-priced markets, and what parents and investors should know about landlord regulations and rental strategies in different municipalities.

If you’re a parent, investor, or out-of-state buyer considering college-town real estate, this episode offers practical insight into how the right strategy — and the right local expertise — can turn college housing into a long-term opportunity rather than just an expense.

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What if you could build a home for your student — or add valuable rental units in a college town — in half the time of traditional construction?

Whether you're investing near the University of Alabama, UAB, Auburn, or any high-demand university market, this episode reveals why modern, factory-built construction is becoming one of the fastest, smartest, and most cost-effective ways to create student housing, game-day rentals, and long-term wealth.

How off-site construction can cut build times by 50%

The difference between tiny homes, ADUs, modular homes, and HUD-coded units

What zoning really means for parents and investors

How one university added 104 new beds in just nine months

Why small-footprint homes are ideal for student rentals & game-day stays

How to evaluate land, timelines, and budget when planning a modular build

If you’re a parent buying for your student, an out-of-state investor, a short-term rental host, or someone exploring housing solutions in a fast-growing college town, this episode gives you the clarity and strategy you need to make smart decisions.

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Thinking about buying for your student—or investing in one of the fastest-growing college-town markets in the U.S.? Atlanta may be your smartest move yet.

In this episode of College Real Estate Coach, host Vikki Grodner sits down with Atlanta real estate expert Michael Hickman (Keller Williams) to break down the real estate dynamics surrounding Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia State, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, and Kennesaw State.

You’ll learn:

• the major differences between each university’s housing demands

Whether you're a parent planning ahead, a local buyer, or an investor assessing college-town ROI, this episode gives you the clarity you need to make high-confidence decisions.

🏡 Auburn Real Estate Secrets: How Parents & Investors Are Scoring Big Near Campus

Thinking about buying property in Auburn—or any college town? This episode is packed with insider knowledge you won’t hear anywhere else.

Host Vikki Grodner sits down with Auburn Realtor Daniel Blessing to uncover why Auburn, Alabama is one of the most unique—and profitable—college towns for buyers, parents, and investors.

👉 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

🎧 Whether you’re a parent, investor, or college-town real estate enthusiast, this episode gives you the playbook for buying in Auburn—and insights you can apply to college towns across the country.

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Thinking about buying a property near campus? Whether it’s for your student to live in, a gameday getaway, or a smart long-term investment—how you finance it matters more than you think.

In this episode of The College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner is joined by Tuscaloosa lending expert Lindsay Nance to break down the real financial strategies behind buying real estate in a college town.

🎓 Learn the ins and outs of financing options for:

They’ll cover everything you didn’t know to ask:

💰 From FHA and VA to jumbo loans and creative financing, this episode is your college-town real estate financing crash course.

📍 If you're a parent tired of paying rent… or an investor eyeing college towns for cash flow and appreciation… this episode will give you the edge you need to buy smart.

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