College towns are attractive to potential home buyers for an array of reasons — they provide access to large and often lively communities, job opportunities, and for investors, a reliable rental market that can help pay for your mortgage if you do buy property.
If you’re considering buying in or around a college town, consider one of these 14 towns real estate experts say are great deals for buyers — and prices may even drop.
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1. Fort Collins, Colorado
Brett Johnson, Colorado real estate agent and owner of New Era Home Buyers, points to the Fort Collins area, which is home to Colorado State University. Johnson said now is a great time to buy and the town “offers a combination of affordability and opportunity for growth.”…