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Archives for July 2018

Housing Affordability: There Is No Crisis

Posted on July 19, 2018 //

While a housing affordability crisis has taken the blame for holding back home sales in the United States, homes in America are more affordable than ever despite increased prices and rising interest rates. New data provided by First American Financial Corp. suggests that today's home buyers are actually experiencing a much more affordable housing market than their parents did four decades ago. Historically low mortgage interest rates and consistent income growth have provided Americans with more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate //

If You Died Tomorrow, Who Would Get Your Kids?

Posted on July 9, 2018 //

It is imperative to decide who will care for the kids well in advance just in case the parents don’t survive long enough to see their children become adults. Naming a legal guardian to take custody of the children and provide for their daily needs, basic health and education can be done by adding the information into a will. While the court has the final say, the parents' choice will typically be honored when a will exists. In the absence of a will, or when a guardian is not named in a will, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning //

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