Housing - Rent or Buy?

Many teens believe that when they turn 18, they are “grown.”  In reality, you are not “grown” until you move out of your parents' home and begin paying all of your own bills.  So, how much does it cost to move out on your own?  There are deposits, fees, hook-up charges, first and last month rents, furniture purchases, and other essentials to get your own place.  How much will it actually cost you to get a place of your own?  In this topic, you will explore the process of renting and buying housing.  So, let’s get started!

Essential Questions:

• What is involved in obtaining housing?