Types of Houses

Materials used to construct houses include sand, water , wood, metal, glass and concrete.

• True

• False

Houses may be different based on size, materials used, construction and cost.

• True

• False

The two main types of housing are :

• SIngle Family and Low cost Housing

• Multi-family and Single family

• Apartments and Multi-family

Unattached houses in a yard by themselves are called ________________________

• Multi -Family Houses

• Single Family Houses

• Low Cost Housing

Towne Houses , apartments and condominium are examples of :

• low cost housing

• tract housing

• multi family housing

• single family dwellings

When acquiring a low cost housing unit a potential buyer must pay the total amount in full before they receive the keys.

• True

• False

Tract housing is characterized by smaller buildings, cheaper materials, less variety in design, and less outside space.

• True

• False

Custom built houses are larger in size and yard spaces, designed to the owners wishes and usually need a loan to construct it.

• True

• False

Elizabeth Estates, DIgnity Gardens and Jubilee Gardens are examples of :

• Tract Housing

• Low Cost Housing

• Subdivisions built by government

• All of the above

• none of the above

Low cost housing may be built by private developers or government

• True

• False