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Handout
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Finding a Place to Rent

For Students 9th - 10th
Get tips and advice so you are prepared when renting a property.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: What Are the Factors Behind a Foreclosure?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The objective for this lesson plan is to prepare students for the task of buying a home by providing them with the needed financial literacy skills. These topics are included: calculate affordable housing based on debt to income ratio,...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you given any thought to where you will live when you are "on your own" - out in the world earning a living? You will have many decisions to make as you look for a place to call home. In this lesson, your basic economic decision...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
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Website
Time

Money Cnn: Best Places to Live 2013

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for the greatest place to to live? Money CNN has picked the best neighborhoods and allows you to search over 1,200 places based on housing costs, tax rates, crime stats, and much more!
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: What Inefficiencies Lurk in Rent Controlled Housing Markets?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Imagine that you've just graduated from college and have been offered a position with a firm in New York City. You can't wait to start living in your own apartment! Explore the housing market and how it works.
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Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Renting an Apartment or House

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for renting or leasing an apartment or house. Learn what you will need and what you should do before renting.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Can I Afford This House?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will prepare a spreadsheet that provides information about purchasing a house. Using functions and formulas, they will determine if they can afford the house. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson...