1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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!

6. 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>:

7. 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>:

8. 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>:

9. 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?

10. 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

11. 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!