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7 Essential Tips for VA Homebuyers

Posted CHS In the Field, CHS In the Field, Press Room, Resources in on November 11 2015

Veterans and military members understand the power of preparation better than most. That’s good news considering most home buyers still lack a solid grasp of what it takes today to land a home loan.

Half of Pay Goes to Housing for Many Orlando Renters

Posted CHS In the Field, Press Room in on October 6 2015

In the Orlando metro region 30 percent of renters, more than 90,000, spend the majority of their paychecks on rent and utilities, according to a new study released by the nonprofit makeroomusa.org.

Publix, Dolphins Provide Grocery Spree

Posted CHS In the Field, CHS In the Field in on September 25 2015

Nearly a dozen South Florida families, including CHS clients, Kimberlie Cerdar and her daughter, Kealani were treated to a supermarket shopping spree recently thanks to the Miami Dolphins, Publix and Neighbors 4 Neighbors.

Miami Herald Wish Book: Stories That Open Hearts

Posted CHS In the Field, Press Room in on September 8 2015

This time last year, Traivon Paris was spending his days in his wheelchair in a stiflingly hot Brownsville home — the early and most painful months after a dirt bike accident left him with a traumatic brain injury, barely able to walk and uncertain about his future.

Last year, Miami Herald readers gave cash and gifts to Wish Book that helped more than 750 people. Already a few donations have been received this season.

Our People

Posted CHS In the Field in on September 8 2015

Community Stabilization Initiative program contractor, Edwin, hard at work creating a beautiful new kitchen in Tamarac.

Planned Giving

Posted Resources in on September 4 2015

Since 2005, Crisis Housing Solutions has been providing housing assistance for families in need. This is our goal and will continue to be for many years to come.

As you plan for your future and for the well-being of loved ones, CHS has many meaningful ways you can ensure your legacy continues to support those in need even when you are gone.

Charitable planned gifts to Crisis Housing Solutions can be made in the form of bequests, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, gift annuities and a variety of other options, including:

Gift Annuity
In return for your gift, you or one or two annuitants will receive a fixed sum each year for life.
Deferred Gift Annuity
In exchange for your contribution, you or one or two annuitants will receive a fixed sum each year for life beginning at the date of your first payout.
Charitable Reminder Unitrust
Your unitrust pays a fixed percentage of its value, determined each year, to you or others for life or a term of years. The remaining assets will go to charity.
Charitable Reminder Annuity Trust
Your trust pays a fixed dollar amount each year to you or others named for life or a set term of years.
Pooled Income Fund
Your gift is pooled in a fund with gifts from other donors. You or others named will receive your share of the income the fund earns each year for life. Your gift’s share then goes to charity.
Retained Life Estate
You deed your home or farm to charity, but retain the right to live in it for the rest of your life, a set term of years, or a combination of the two.
Charitable Lead Unitrust
Your unitrust pays a fixed percentage of its value, determined each year, to charity for a term of years or one or more lifetimes. The accumulated assets then go back to you or others named.
Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Your trust pays a fixed dollar amount each year to charity for a term of years or one or more lifetimes. The accumulated assets will then go back to your or others named.

If you’re at a point in life where you are planning your estate, we suggest you contact a certified financial planner or a tax attorney for a consultation or contact our team at 954-587-0160 for more information.

Thank you ~

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**There will be no H2H First Time Homebuyer Meeting in August.**

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