As college alums and devoted football fans increasingly choose to retire near their alma mater or invest in second homes close to major universities, demand for rural and recreational land within a short drive of campus is rising.
Shane Boyer, Director of Real Estate Services at Forest Resource Consultants, offers insight into why proximity, lifestyle, and connection to community are driving this growing trend. He notes, “One couple told me straight up, ‘We’re tired of the boat. We’re not playing as much golf. But our grandkids are about to go to UGA. Why not have a cabin near Athens where we can enjoy them and the land?’” Read more about why retirees are one of the largest demographics who are investing in land near universities today.
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