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A quick glimpse at commercial real estate headlines revealsstudent housing projects are being planned, approved andconstructed from coast to coast. Many universities just can't keepup with the demand for student housing and developers are ready andwaiting to pounce on new opportunities with modern designs thatfill the off-campus housing gap.

Consider the statistics. Public university enrollment increased38.7% from 2000 to 2010, according to Rental Roost. During thattime, the apartment finder's research reports a 21.4% growth instudents seeking off-campus housing. Rental Roost predicts thedemand for off-campus housing will continue to increase alongsideenrollment as universities fail to keep up with the demand. Allthis spells opportunities for student housing developers, owners,managers and investors.