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© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.1 Housing Alternatives Standard Renting vs. Buying

Apartment Condominium House Cache Cache 2© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

What important factors should you consider in choosing a “home?” Is “owning your home” always the best option? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of “owning your own home?” What are some the advantages and disadvantages of “renting” your home? Building Interest Building Interest 3© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Renting Renting: Is often the least expensive housing option. Offers a set monthly expense. Has minimal maintenance responsibility. Provides the ability to relocate relatively easily when your lease expires. Requires a contract. Offers amenities. Has an opportunity cost: privacy. 4© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Condominiums 5© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. Condominiums and cooperatives generally offer similar amenities to apartment complexes. Difference: condo and coop dwellers generally “own” their units Owner shares the cost of maintaining common areas through monthly homeowner association fees.

Offers the widest variety of living options and remains the preferred housing choice for most people. Available in many sizes and costs. New or old. Homeowner associations becoming more popular to support amenities. Flexible to own, but a significant investment. 6© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. Single Family Houses

Finding a place to live is an important financial choice. Many people have a tendency to pay more than necessary because of emotional decisions. A good housing choice involves finding a place that best suits your lifestyle and needs. Earnings Earnings 7© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

8 Renting an Apartment Standard Renting vs. Buying

Landlord Lease Rent Tenant Cache Cache 9© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

What is one of the most important things to consider in choosing the location where you will live? What is a lease? What is the advantage of having renter’s insurance? Building Interest Building Interest 10© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Advantages of Renting Flexibility No down payment No repair or property maintenance costs Wide variety of amenities More freedom to relocate 11© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Disadvantages of Renting Lack of control over property Lack of privacy Potential delays in property repairs May be restricted in terms of: Personal redecoration choices Pets/children Do not build equity No tax benefits 12© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Reading a Lease Leases protect both your rights as a tenant, and the owner’s or manager’s rights as a landlord. Leases are all binding, legal contracts that are enforced by law. 13© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Reading a Lease Components of a standard lease: Landlord information - identifies the landlord and how to contact them. Tenant names - include the names of ALL roommates on the lease. Apartment address - street address and apartment number. 14© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Reading a Lease Components of a lease: - continued Rent - exact amount of rent and how often it is paid (weekly, monthly, etc.) Additional fees - for certain services, such as replacing a key, allowing pets, carports, and so forth. Services paid by the landlord – such as water or any other utilities. Security deposit 15© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Reading a Lease Components of a standard lease: - continued Policies – such as pet, furniture, redecoration, visitor stays or children restrictions. Lease start date and end date Landlord’s right of entry - conditions under which a landlord can legally enter your apartment Everyone's Signatures 16© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Earnings Earnings 17© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. Putting together a checklist of what you do and do not want will help you make an informed choice. Making a decision with your head, not your heart, will help make it a good financial choice.

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Closing costs Down payment Equity Mortgage Cache Cache 19© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Insurance Landscaping Pest Control Mowing Emergency Repairs Buying a house is the most expensive purchase many people make during their lifetime. Some common expenses associated with owning a house include: Building Interest Building Interest 20© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Houses come in different types: Single family house Condominium Duplex Townhouse Modular home Mobile home Building Interest Building Interest 21© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Advantages: Improved privacy and security over living in an apartment Right to remodel or decorate as you please Provides a sense of permanency Builds equity Tax benefits Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeownership of Homeownership 22© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Disadvantages: Substantial financial commitment Requires a down payment and additional fees such as points and title insurance Living expenses tend to be higher Requires time commitment and work Face the risk of losing money on your investment Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeownership of Homeownership 23© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

First step: determine how much you can afford to spend. Most people tend to “over buy” or “over commit.” Some choose to get “pre-approved” for a mortgage amount, allowing the lender to determine how much you can afford to spend. Financing a House 24© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Closing Costs – expenses you will need to pay when getting a house loan Closing Costs 25© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. attorney’s fees property survey fees lender’s origination fees credit reports escrow payments title insurance recording fees appraisals termite/mold inspection home inspection report

Down payments are required to protect the lender in case you default (or fail to pay) on your loan. If you cannot pay full amount, you will be required to purchase private mortgage insurance. Can take out two loans but interest and payments will likely be higher. Down Payments 26© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Escrow are payments made to a special account for property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and other fees. Down Payments 27© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Fixed rate loan - has the same interest rate and monthly payment for the life of the loan. Adjustable rate loans (ARM) start with lower interest rates that gradually increase. When interest rates increase, so do payments. Fixed Versus Adjustable Rates 28© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

THREE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR MORTGAGE COSTS 1.Make a larger down payment. 2.Shop for interest rates. 3.Make extra payments on your loan. Fixed Versus Adjustable Rates 29© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Realtors can help you make good choices about real estate. Show you homes for sale in your price range. Help negotiate the terms and sales price when making an offer. Assist in finding the right people to do home inspections or minor repairs. Congratulations on Your New House 30© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Earnest money is a deposit held by a third party, such as a real estate agent or a title company, until the closing Congratulations on Your New House! 31© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.

Buying a house is similar to making any other investment. Buy smart Find the right house in the right location. Continue to maintain it as long as you own it. Comparison shopping for a mortgage is as important as shopping around for the right house. Rate of interest and the mortgage terms will have a big impact on the total amount you pay. Balance Sheet Balance Sheet 32© Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.