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Comprehension check
Ask learners to do the exercise.
Discuss the responses with the whole class.
Talk about it!
Assign learners to groups and ask them to discuss the questions.
Have groups report their answers to the class.
Here are some advantages the learners might suggest:
tax advantages, such as mortgage interest deduction
when itemizing income taxes
equity
a means for saving money (develops equity in the home)
investment
freedom to decorate as desired
more privacy
Here are some disadvantages the learners might
suggest:
responsible for building maintenance and repairs
cannot move freely (must sell property first)
must pay real estate taxes (but tell students these
can be itemized also)
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