Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateHomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyIt may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Appliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.FinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidFinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencySign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Get an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureClosingcosts will becharged fora refinance!An energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.Compact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Once or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Rule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Protecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsSave 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.Sign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesUtility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.FinancialConsiderations:Protect equitySign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!Safety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateHomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyIt may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Appliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.FinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidFinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencySign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Get an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureClosingcosts will becharged fora refinance!An energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.Compact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Once or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Rule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Protecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsSave 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.Sign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesUtility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.FinancialConsiderations:Protect equitySign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!Safety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.

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