A Family Affair: How Grandparents Helped Buy College Housing at the University of Alabama

from College Real Estate Coach · host Vikki Grodner

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 • The truth behind the “October housing myth” • How multi-generational families structure purchases • Why buying near campus can outperform renting • How adding a 19-year-old to the deed can be strategic in Alabama • Why stadium proximity supports long-term appreciation 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. Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams Client-focused. Performance driven 📞 Contact The College Real Estate Coach team: Vikki Grodner, Realtor®, College Real Estate Expert and Investor 205.422.9713 | [email protected] Follow us on Social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/hospitalitynetworkgrouprealtykellerwilliams IG: @hospitalitynetworkgroupkw TikTok: ⁨@hospitalitynetworkgroup⁩

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Should you rent or buy for your college student? In this episode, a multi-generational family shares why they purchased a townhome near the University of Alabama instead of renting. From walkability and safety to long-term investment strategy and adding their student to the deed at 19, this conversation provides a practical blueprint for parents exploring Tuscaloosa real estate.

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