A study by American Student Assistance found that 55% of student loan holders said their debt is causing them to put off homeownership. That’s discouraging when you consider the long streak we are experiencing for historically low-interest rates. With low-interest rates and low or no-down payment programs available, people saddled with large student debt should
Students face housing problems as colleges shut down
March 13, 2020 by
A number of U.S. colleges and universities are canceling in-person classes and moving to online instruction due to the threat of the coronavirus. They’re asking students to leave dorms and campus housing, too, amid the rising cases of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. Administrators are closing dorms
Fears of oversupply in student housing sector
November 8, 2019 by
Student housing construction is booming with developers adding “tens of thousands” of new units each year, but experts say the market could be in trouble from oversupply as many beds remain vacant. A report in the National Real Estate Investors notes that student housing developers opened 47,000 new beds in or around college campuses in
5 Advantages of Student Accommodation vs. an Apartment
November 6, 2019 by
Moving is one of life’s natural stressors, and when that is connected with possibly leaving home for the first time, it can be compounded. For that reason, this decision is an especially important one. You want to be able to come home to a place where you’re comfortable and relaxed. But which type of residence
How to Choose the Right Student Accommodation for You
October 5, 2018 by
Choosing where to live as a student is a big decision, and it could affect how well you do in your studies or how much fun you have at college. If you’re about to make that decision, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to look at a few tips and some
Top Marketing Ideas for Student Housing
September 11, 2018 by
If you’re in the business of selling student housing or accommodations, it’s important to learn how to market such properties. Student renters have a lot to consider when
Important Tips For Investing In Student Accommodation
July 9, 2018 by
Property investors need to consider student apartments because they can bring in a really good return over a long period of time. Right now, off-campus accommodations for students are a part of a fast growing sector
The Best Markets in the World for Student Accomodations
April 26, 2018 by
Student housing is a niche of the real estate market and a profitable one at that. If a few decades ago bachelor degrees were pursued only by students with academic
The student housing sector is scorching hot right now
July 15, 2016 by
Student housing has become one of the hottest sectors in real estate, with $2.6 billion worth of capital pouring into the segment in quarter one of this year, pushing sales volume up 66.2 percent year-over-year
Arizona State University and American Campus Communities Further Nation’s Largest Student Housing Partnership
November 10, 2015 by
American Campus Communities, the nation’s largest owner, developer and manager of high-quality student housing, will break ground on Tuesday, Nov. 10, on their sixth student housing transaction with Arizona State University.
