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Housing Decisions Through the Lifecycle

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Functions of Housing• To meet the Physical needs of: • Shelter – provide protection from weather

and other dangers


Functions of Housing• Safety – protects

from accidents, injuries and crimes

• Space for possessions – a place to put your personal things

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Functions of Housing• To meet the

Emotional Needs of:

• A Sense of Belonging – a place to unwind and be yourself

• Privacy – a place of your own to have your personal belongings


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Functions of Housing• Individuality –

express your personality

• Values and Goals – reflects what is important to you.


Functions of Housing• To provide for

the Social Needs of:

• Space for activities – a place for cooking, bathing, entertaining, working, exercising and talking.


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Housing Through the Lifecycle • Single Adult

• going to college – a dorm room or an apartment

• getting a job – an apartment by oneself or with a roommate (efficiency, one or

two bedroom)


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Housing Through the Lifecycle• Beginning Stage• Married Couple – No Kids

• An apartment – one or two bedroom; rent • Purchase a small starter home – two bedroom • Purchase a condominium or cooperative

apartment


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Housing Through the Lifecycle• Expanding Stage • Couples with children –babies to age 6

• Two to three bedroom home or apartment – children of the same sex may share a room.

• May purchase or rent a home


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Housing Through the Lifecycle• Developing Stage • Couple with children 6

to 20 years old • May rent or purchase a

home or apartment • Number of bedrooms

depends on the children – most families like to give each child their own room.

• The need for additional bathrooms in the home


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Housing Through the Lifecycle• Launching Stage • Couples with children leaving home

• Need for space decreases, as many children take their belongings with them.

• Couples may look for a smaller size home


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Housing Through the Lifecycle• Aging Stage • From time of retirement until death of both

spouses • May move to a smaller home or a retirement

community


Housing Through the Lifecycle• May need assisted living to help with daily

routines • Some stay in present home, so as to have room

when children come to visit


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