Closingcosts will becharged fora refinance!Sign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsAppliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.FinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencyFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsAn energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.HomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunitySign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsFinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Save 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.It may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Safety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsSign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeUtility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Get an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.FinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govOnce or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.A foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Your home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesFederal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Compact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsClosingcosts will becharged fora refinance!Sign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsAppliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.FinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencyFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsAn energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.HomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunitySign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsFinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Save 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.It may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Safety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsSign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeUtility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Get an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.FinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govOnce or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.A foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Your home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesFederal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Compact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repayments

Protecting Your Investment - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Closing costs will be charged for a refinance!
  2. Sign of Financial Distress: Only able to make minimum payments
  3. Appliances use different amounts of energy.
  4. Financial Considerations: Contact a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency
  5. Financial Considerations: Protect equity
  6. Protecting your home is more than just adding locks or smoke detectors
  7. An energy efficient appliance may cost more upfront but operating cost is less.
  8. Home Maintenance: Keep your home clean and in good repair
  9. Your home is an investment in: The life and health of your community
  10. Sign of Financial Distress: Unsure of who is owed and for how much
  11. Sign of Financial Distress: Frequently borrow money
  12. Heating or cooling your home typically takes up 56% of your utility bills
  13. Your home is an investment in: Your financial future
  14. Sign of Financial Distress: Using savings to meet current expenses
  15. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  16. Financial Considerations: Know your loan
  17. Financial Considerations: Adjust your budget
  18. Financial Considerations: Beware of rescue scams and predatory lenders.
  19. Save 1-3% of the home’s value per year for repairs and maintenance.
  20. It may take up to a year to adjust to mortgage payments and the true costs of home ownership.
  21. Safety repairs should come before aesthetic repairs or improvements
  22. Sign of Financial Distress: Rely on Overtime
  23. New homebuyers should not take on any new debt for at least one year after closing!
  24. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  25. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs can save more than $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime
  26. Utility companies may offer rebates to offset the cost of upgrading energy efficiency
  27. There are other options besides foreclosure.
  28. Get an Energy Audit: Test and evaluates the energy efficiency of the home
  29. Rule of Thumb: A new interest rate should be 2% below the rate of current mortgage and you should plan to live there at least 3 more years.
  30. Financial Considerations: Prioritize expenses
  31. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will change your loan to a fixed rate
  32. Do it yourself Energy Audit: www.hes.lbl.gov
  33. Once or twice a year, walk through your house and check the condition of all its parts and structures.
  34. A foreclosure prevention counselor will help evaluate your options.
  35. Your home is an investment in: Shelter and protection for your family
  36. ENERGY STAR qualified homes save 15-20% on utilities
  37. Federal & State tax credits may also be available for energy efficiency www.dsireusa.org
  38. Appliances with the energy star logo are considered more energy efficient than the average comparable model.
  39. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
  40. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease your payment amount
  41. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease the total interest paid
  42. Sign of Financial Distress: More than 20% of take-home pay is used for non-mortgage debt repayments