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6.03B Housing Options

Directions: For each type of housing:

1. Define the type of housing.

2. Using a real-estate and apartment finder book, find an example of each type of housing. Cut the picture and description for the example and glue it next to the definition on this page.

3. Describe the family, couple or single who might live in each type of housing. (Note the number of bedrooms in housing option – only two people per bedroom is allowed by fire code.)

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|2. Apartment |Example: |

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|3. Condominium |Example: |

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|5. Duplex |Example: |

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| 6. Townhouse |Example: |

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Appendix 6.03B, continued Housing Options

Directions: Read the case study and answer the questions that follow.

Case Study: Mr. and Mrs. Brown have one child, a five-year-old boy. They are expecting another child, a girl, in three months. Mr. Brown has taken a new job in another state. He will be in a position to entertain at home, and likes to jog in the afternoons and on weekends. Mrs. Brown runs a small craft business from her home that she wishes to continue. They have two cars and need space for the five-year-old to play. They want to live in an area close to schools and, possibly, a park or recreation area.

From the examples of housing options you selected above, decide on the one that best meets the Browns’ needs.

1. From the examples of housing options you selected above, describe the one that best meets the Browns’ needs.

2. List the reasons you think this would be suitable housing for the Browns.

3. If there are characteristics of the housing selection that are not ideal, explain how you think the Browns would be able to make it work.

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