Twin Falls High School personal finance class learns about home buying

Twin Falls High School students got a hands on look at what it takes to buy a house.

Lorraine Rapp's personal finance class went to an open house Thursday and visited with two real estate agents and a mortgage loan officer. The real estate agents gave them a tour and provided information on the property.

The students got to ask questions about types of loans, down payments, interest rates, and credit. In return, they got advice on what they can do now to be prepared to make those purchases.

Rapp says she wants her students to leave high school with solid financial skills, and they agree.

"I feel like a lot of people go into the real world not knowing what types of financial decisions to make and this class has really helped me get a better understanding of how to manage my money and what to do in the future," said high school senior Weslee Haszier.