Tips for Managing Rising Mortgage Rates

That's News to Me

Int – High Int
Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read tips on how to adapt to rising mortgage rates. This lesson includes an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

stabilize
survey
down payment
interest
adjustable rate mortgage
closing costs
homeowner association dues
target
lock in
ratify
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