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Dorm or Deed: When Buying Beats Room & Board
At 23 U.S. universities, buying a home near campus can cost less than dorm living. In this episode, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry unpack when the numbers pencil out—and when they don’t. You’ll learn:Big Savings, Real Examples: How parents at Temple University could save about $30,000 over three years—and potentially net $70,000 over ten years by holding the propertyWhere It Fails: Why pricey markets like Seattle or San Diego can mean losses of $80,000+, and Montclair, NJ could be down as much as $163,000 in three yearsThe Success Formula: The sweet spot of lower home prices, higher room-and-board…
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