Real Estate and Buying a Home
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This module demystifies real estate by explaining what real estate is and how the home-buying process works, then walks through key decisions—renting vs. buying, investment strategies, hidden costs, and a step-by-step purchase guide—while offering practical tips on saving, credit building, and negotiation.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, students will:
- Define real estate and explain how property ownership can build wealth over time.
- Outline the major steps and financial requirements involved in buying a home, from down payment to closing.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renting versus buying and identify basic real estate investment opportunities.
- Identify common hidden costs and pitfalls of homeownership, including taxes, maintenance, and agent fees.
- Develop an initial action plan for future homeownership, incorporating savings strategies, credit-building habits, and market research.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Real Estate and Buying a Home IntroductionIntroduction to Real Estate and Buying a Home1
- Part 1Introduces real estate as land and buildings, highlights its potential for value appreciation, and breaks down the home-buying process into saving for a down payment, securing a mortgage, finding the right property, and completing essential pre-purchase checks (inspection, agent commissions, closing costs).2
- Part 2Weighs the pros and cons of renting (flexibility, low upfront costs) against buying (equity, stability, customization), then explores investment strategies—rental properties, flipping homes, and simple appreciation—and shows teens how to start preparing now via saving rules (50/30/20), credit score management, and self-education.2
- Part 3Reveals frequently overlooked expenses like property taxes, upkeep, utilities, and insurance; explains how to find bargains (buying “ugly” homes in prime areas, analyzing comps); and warns against budget oversights, skipping inspections, and misunderstanding mortgage terms.2
- Part 4Lays out the complete purchase roadmap—getting pre-approved, selecting an agent, house hunting, making and negotiating offers—and details how to save for a down payment (percent-of-price examples, high-yield accounts, side hustles, automated savings) and negotiate like a pro.2
Niel
Teacher Neil brings finance to life through inquiry-based learning and collaborative projects. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking, Neil loves to pass along financial wisdom to his students in an engaging way. He encourages critical thinking by guiding students to explore real-world financial challenges, such as planning a vacation on a budget or launching a mock business. Neil emphasizes research, peer discussion, and reflection to deepen understanding. By integrating case studies and current events, he helps learners connect theory to practice. His classroom feels like a think tank, where students actively engage with financial concepts, ask questions, and co-create solutions—building confidence, teamwork, and a lasting grasp of money management.
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