RENTING AN APARTMENT

Renting an Apartment

Read the apartment advertisements and answer the questions about choosing an apartment to rent. Focus is on rent comparison.

WHAT IS A MORTGAGE? VIDEO LESSON

What is a Mortgage?

Learn the basics of a mortgage loan for buying a home, types of mortgage lenders, and types of mortgages. An introduction to mortgages. Includes video lesson and worksheet.

MORTGAGE LOAN CALCULATION

Mortgage Loan Calculation

A worksheet introducing students to the concept of a mortgage loan. Also introduces the concepts of down payment and closing costs.

Calculating Down Payments as a Fraction

Students will learn to calculate down payments using fractions.

MORTGAGES AND INTEREST

Mortgages and Interest

Understand the concept of mortgages and compound interest.

ADDITIONAL RENTING VS. BUYING RESOURCES

Housing Alternatives
Students learn about different types of housing.

Renting an Apartment – Costs and Benefits
Students learn about renting and apartment including the costs and benefits.

Buying a House
Students learn about buying a house including reasons, financing, and the costs and benefits.

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES

Saving for a Home - Home Mortgage Basics
Learn the basics of home mortgages and saving money to buy a home. Information on types of loans, and how much money you need to buy a home.

Mortgage Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first property can be exciting, however, it is likely a new experience and therefore may be difficult to know where to start.  Educate yourself on what factors lenders will look at when evaluating you for a home loan. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your first home.

OTHER REAL ESTATE RESOURCES

Real Estate Information
Information on real estate including buying and selling a home, choosing a mortgage, saving money for a home, and renting an apartment.