Agents! Do you have a child headed off to college? Before paying that dorm housing bill, do a little homework. Click on newconsearch.com and select Status "Rental Conversion" to see what may be offered in that college town. Some of these developers are so anxious to help qualified buyers that they offer rebates equal to one year of mortgage payments and HOA fees! Consider putting the student on the deed and have him/her apply for the homestead exception. More savings! And let's not forget those higher commissions: they could pay a tuition bill and some meals!