MARKET VALUE, SUPPLY & EXIT
How does the academic calendar affect rent and listing prices near a college?
College markets can have distinct leasing and transaction seasons tied to enrollment, preleasing, move-in, graduation, and football or event calendars. Analyze comparable activity by month instead of assuming demand is uniform all year.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Timing can affect both the number of choices and a seller or landlord’s negotiating leverage.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Preleasing and move-in cycle
- For-sale listing seasonality
- Summer vacancy and turnover
DON'T STOP AT THE ANSWER
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