Monday, 2 December 2024

EF56 Class 15

 

Beginning of Week 4-

Spoken1 mark= x/10

 

Final week-Week 9

Spoken2 mark= x/15

 

Today’s Agenda

·      Attendance

·      Process and vocab around buying a house/condo (condominium), getting a mortgage

·      Continue compound sentences

Quiz2 soon

·      New dialogue “Looking for an Apartment”

 

THIS WEEK

·      Teach grabbers- paragraphs

Test2-paragraph coming up

 

Tuesday

·      Continue vocab around buying a house/condo (condominium), getting a mortgage

·      Continue compound sentences

Quiz2 Wednesday

 

Wednesday

·      Quiz2- compound sentences

·       

 

 

 

affordable housing – reasonable housing prices

unaffordable housing- unreasonable housing prices, priced out of the market

 

Finding a house is a significant process that involves planning, research, and decision-making. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:

 

1. Define Your Needs and Goals

Type of Home: Decide whether you want a single-family house (a detached house), apartment, townhouse, duplex, or condo.

Location: Consider proximity to work, schools, family, public transportation, public amenities, or desired neighborhood characteristics.

Budget: Determine how much you can afford, including down payment, monthly mortgage payments, taxes, and maintenance costs.

 

Use online mortgage calculators-

 

Size and Features: Decide on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and other features like a yard, garage, or office space.

 

2. Research and Prepare Finances

Credit Score Check: Review your credit report and improve your score if necessary.

Budgeting: Calculate how much you can afford and save for a down payment (typically 5-20% of the home's price).

 

Pre-Approval: Get pre-approved for a mortgage to understand your borrowing capacity and strengthen your offer when you find a house.

 

Go to your bank, or you can use a mortgage broker.

 

3. Hire a Real Estate Agent

Find a trusted real estate agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the buying process.

-word-of-mouth recommendation- personal recommendation

-choose a well-known agent or agency

Real estate agents can provide insights, arrange property viewings, and negotiate on your behalf.

 

4. Search for Homes

Online Listings: Use real estate websites and apps to browse available properties.

Open Houses: Visit open houses to get a feel for properties and neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Visits: Explore neighborhoods to identify areas that appeal to you.

 

https://www.realtor.ca/mls

 

House history prices? google address of house

 

5. Narrow Down Options

Compare properties based on price, location, features, and condition.

Consider future resale value and potential for renovations.

 

6. Make an Offer

Work with your real estate agent to make a competitive offer based on market conditions.

Be prepared to negotiate with the seller on price, contingencies, and closing terms.

 

bidding, offer and counteroffer- bargaining

 

7. Conduct Inspections and Appraisals

Hire a home inspector to assess the property for issues like structural problems or necessary repairs.

Arrange an appraisal to ensure the property is valued appropriately for the mortgage lender.

You get what you pay for. Professional work costs money.

 

8. Finalize Financing

Submit your mortgage application and provide required documents to secure your loan.

Review the loan terms carefully before committing.

 

9. Close the Deal

Review all closing documents, including the deed and mortgage agreement.

Pay closing costs, which typically include legal fees, taxes, and lender fees, mortgage insurance, house insurance, etc.

Sign the final paperwork and receive the keys to your new home.

 

 

Mortgage-

monthly

weekly

biweekly

You can pay it off more quickly.

prepayment- extra payments

 

Mortgage stress test- online calculators- Can you afford your martgage if interest rates go up? Can you afford your martgage if taxes go up?

 

 

 

 

Vocab about mortgages:

**Vocab from today about mortgages: https://www.englishclub.com/glossaries/mortgage-terms.php#google_vignette

 

 

-variable rate/floating rate-

-fixed rate

How much risk and encertainty can you accept?

 

- amortization  - Spanish- mort- dead – How long until the mortgage is gone?

 

-empty-home tax

 

CONTINUE VOCAB TOMORROW

 

 

 

We tease people we like.

 

 

 

 

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