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SMART CONSUMER. Rent Security deposit Sublet Foreclosure Downpayment Tenant Interest rate Title. Appraisal Lessor Closing Equity Property tax Landlord Mortgage Lease. Housing Vocabulary.
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Rent Security deposit Sublet Foreclosure Downpayment Tenant Interest rate Title Appraisal Lessor Closing Equity Property tax Landlord Mortgage Lease Housing Vocabulary
If a home owner borrowed 300,000 in a mortgage to be repaid in monthly installments of $2,100 for 20 years, the total amount (principal and interest repaid is about ?
The Johnsons wanted to purchase an $450,000 home; the savings and loan association agreed to finance 80% of the selling price of the home. How much would the Johnsons have to make in a down payment?
Sue and Frank have an annual take-home pay of $100,000. About what is the maximum the can afford to spend on a house?
Buying and Auto • 1st step – type, need, afford • Research – consumer reports, Kelly’s blue book • Sticker price – suggested retail price • Visit a MINIMUM of 3 times • AAA – Automobile Association of America
Auto Vocabulary • Vehicle emission test • Lowballing – buyer quoted low price for trade then seller pretends to be talked into a higher amount • Highballing – buyer offered high price for trade then seller states that too much is being offered but can buy nicer car. • Packs – extras that add little or no value like rust-proofing, dealer services, etc. • Financing – credit unions, car dealers, banks • Leasing – no ownership
Other Costs • Gas • Oil • Depreciation (odometer) • Registration and titling • Maintenance • Accessories
Lemon Laws • First year if you bring the car in 4 times without fixing it. • Or if your car has been out of service for a total of 30 days. • Lawsuit is needed.