A project by <List all project collaborators here> House Hunt Project When listing all project collaborators, either use commas or bullets * See slide notes for page directions

Our situation <situation> <job(s)> <downpayment> <city> <ah life> Our situation Insert a map of your colony (draw it, ink it, or create it in PPT- be creative!) Insert -> Pictures for photos Draw for digital inking Insert -> Shapes if you want to create it in PPT All mountains, towns/villages, bodies of water/waterways, landmarks, etc. should be clearly labeled

Average Price of Single Family Home The average price of a single family home in <city> is <amount> Add photos of homes in this price range Average Price of Single Family Home

Our Needs & Wants NEEDS WANTS Need 1 Need 2 Need 3 Want 1 Want 2 Think about the questions listed above and answer them. Can you think of anything else in regards to economy and trade that you would like to add?

Affordability Calculator The maximum we can afford to spend on a house is <$$$$> Our maximum monthly mortgage payment is <$$$$>. Our gross monthly income is <$$$$$>. 30% of our monthly gross income is <$$$$$> Our monthly payment is more than/less than 30% of our income. Use the SmartArt to determine the flow of government/leadership: Who leads the colony (executive)? What is that person/are those people’s duties? Who makes the rules (legislature)? Who ensures the rules are followed (judicial)? Are there any other branches of government? If so, who are they and what is their job? To add more shapes, click on the left shape first, then on SmartArt Tools -> Design -> Add Shape After Do the same for the shape to the right Feel free to rename the branches!

House #1: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> PROS: CONS: Pro 1 Pro 2 Con 1 Con 2 House #1: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> At least two photos here Bedrooms: Bathrooms: <Other Features>:

House #2: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> PROS: CONS: Pro 1 Pro 2 Con 1 Con 2 House #2: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> At least two photos here Bedrooms: Bathrooms: <Other Features>:

House #3: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> PROS: CONS: Pro 1 Pro 2 Con 1 Con 2 House #3: <ADDRESS> <PRICE> At least two photos here Bedrooms: Bathrooms: <Other Features>:

We Chose Home #<number> <Add additional photos here> We chose this home because… Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Reason 4 Do you need to change anything before you move in? Think about the questions/situations listed above and answer them. Can you think of anything else in regards to transportation that you would like to add?

Cost of Home Ownership Expense Amount Down Payment Legal Fees Land Transfer Tax Property Taxes (first month) Home Insurance Home Inspection Water Quality Inspection (rural) Hook up Fees (phone, cable, gas) Furniture Immediate Renovations TOTAL UP FRONT COST: (this must all come from your “downpayment” funds) Cost of Home Ownership What is the name of your colony song? Write lyrics to the song and, if you are feeling creative, use a computer program or instruments to create the music that goes along with it! To insert an audio file, click on Recording -> Audio -> Audio on My PC and choose your file

Monthly Costs of Home Ownership Mortgage Purchase Price $0 Minus Down payment $0 (see previous slide – your downpayment amount after other fees deducted) TOTAL MORTGAGE COST: Purchase price – downpayment = mortgage Monthly Costs of Home Ownership Monthly Mortgage Payment (25 years, 3.39% interest rate) Property Taxes Google “<your city> property taxes” Home Insurance ($175 for single family home) Utilities (will vary by location and house size) Rental Income (subtract this amount if you will rent out a room/suite) TOTAL MONTHLY HOUSING COST: Money Breakdown Have fun with this slide! Use drawing paper or inking to create your colony’s flag, flower, bird, tree, and its most famous person! If you use drawing paper, take a photo and insert the image If you choose to use digital inking, click on the Draw tab and ink away!