Homeownership wk 1

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What is foreclosure?

Back

Foreclosure is the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define ethnicity in the context of homeownership.

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Ethnicity is the quality or fact of belonging to a population group or subgroup made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

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What does the term 'metropolitan' refer to?

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Metropolitan relates to or denotes a metropolis, often inclusive of its surrounding areas.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is redlining?

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Redlining is a discriminatory practice that prevented people of color from accessing financial services and homeownership in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Explain gentrification.

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Gentrification is the process of change in the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents (the 'gentry') and investment.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What are mortgage payments?

Back

Mortgage payments are the regular payments made by a borrower to a lender to repay a loan used to purchase real estate.

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What is the significance of homeownership in society?

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Homeownership is often associated with financial stability, community involvement, and personal investment in one's living environment.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does ethnicity impact homeownership opportunities?

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Ethnicity can impact homeownership opportunities due to systemic discrimination, economic disparities, and access to financial resources.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What are the effects of gentrification on existing residents?

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Gentrification can lead to displacement of existing residents, increased property values, and changes in the cultural landscape of neighborhoods.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does investment play in gentrification?

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Investment in a neighborhood can lead to improvements in infrastructure, housing, and services, attracting more affluent residents and changing the neighborhood's character.