Comparison should include

• identifying the basic strategies (i.e., agency, online) of comparison shopping
• identifying factors (i.e., security, proximity to work and/or school, community resources) to consider when comparing places to live
• validating and using sources of information about housing
• listing advantages and disadvantages of housing options
• identifying additional fees associated with housing.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the differences between buying and renting a home (e.g., house, apartment, condominium) without research or comparison shopping?
• What factors should one consider when determining the type of home to purchase or rent?

Communication

• What communication strategies do agents and landlords use to make their offerings attractive to buyers or renters?
• What skills does one use when comparing living spaces?
• What are the most important features you seek in a home?

Leadership

• What criteria should be used to evaluate housing options during the home-buying process?
• What leadership skills can help one negotiate an agreement that satisfies both buyer and seller or landlord and tenant?
• What qualities should one look for when selecting a realtor, landlord, or leasing agency?

Management

• How does the economy affect the housing market?
• What is the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market? What shopping strategies should one use if housing is plentiful and the cost is relatively low?
• How do consumers know how much they can afford for housing?