House
How many bedrooms does a house typically have?
1-5 bedrooms
True or False: A townhome does NOT share walls with another townhome?
False
How many bedrooms does an apartment typically have?
0-3
What is a group home offer?
Offer services to the residents such as helping find jobs, assisting with medical care, driving them to get basic needs (food, clothing, doctor’s appointments), etc…
Each month you will have a payment to make on your home. What is that called? (two possible answers)
mortgage or rent
When you RENT a home, what is the monthly payment called?
Lease
When you RENT who can you contact if something breaks?
A Landlord
True or False: Laundry machines may cost money or not be in your building
True
Who staffs a group home?
PCAs or Caregivers
What is a waiver?
A waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults with disabilities or related conditions.
When you OWN a home what is the monthly payment called?
Mortgage
What is larger? An apartment or a townhome?
Townhome
What is an advantage of living in an apartment?
1. Smaller and easier to maintain
2. Can be cheaper than a house
3. If you break something you don't have to pay to fix it
4. It could be good for your finances
What is another name for a mobile home?
A trailer
What is one way I can find a house?
1. Internet
2. Realtor
3. For Sale Signs
4.Open Houses
Repairs
Maintenance
Yardwork/snow removal
Paying utilities
Paying Mortgage
An association will sometimes do this outside
Yardwork/Snow Removal
What is one website you can use to find an apartment?
What are utilities?
A Utility is an organization supplying the community with electricity, gas, water, or sewerage that has a monthly fee.
What is a Realtor?
A Realtor is a person whose job is to sell houses, buildings, and land. You may also hear them be called Real Estate Agents
What is a disadvantage of owning a home?
Tends to be more expensive
If you own it and something breaks, you have to fix it (or pay someone to fix it)
Could be difficult to clean/maintain
What is one disadvantage to living in a townhome?
Can be smaller
You share a wall or multiple walls with someone else
Small or no yard
Usually strict rules on maintenance
Usually have to pay extra association fee
What is a supportive apartment?
In a building with many units with staff available based on needs
Where can your mobile home sit?
Trailer Park
Piece of land you can own
If you are late on any payment you can be penalized (late fee) or kicked out of your home. What is that called?
Evicted