primary considerations

Site considerations are just as important as the size and room arrangement of a house.

• T

• F

The house should appear to stand apart from its surroundings.

• T

• F

Using modular construction techniques...

• A. increases the total construction cost.

• B. decreases the total construction cost.

• C. lowers the value of the house.

• D. increases the value of the house.

Corner lots generally have higher ______ because the length of frontage is longer than a typical lot.

• A. resale potential

• B. risk factors

• C. assessments

• D. insurance costs

Building codes can restrict what type of home is built and where it is located.

• T

• F

A truly functional house represents the life style of the family that occupies it.

• T

• F

Community and neighborhood considerations include...

• A. if your neighbors bring their garbage cans in.

• B. if the area is far away from shopping.

• C. if the house is close to a park or other recreation areas.

• D. if the house is yellow.

A ________search should be instituted before purchasing a lot or home to determine if there are any legal claims against the property.

• A. title

• B. library

• C. quit claim deed

• D. insurance costs

A document indicating that the ownership of the land has been transferred from one person to another.

• A. Title

• B. Deed

• C. Assessment

• D. Topography

Site characteristics such as contours of land, trees, water, or natural features.

• A. Title

• B. Deed

• C. Assessment

• D. Topography