Benefits of Owning Your Own Home

Mortgage Interest is tax deductible on most principal residences.
Real Estate taxes are tax deductible.
Local tax benefits are available in many areas. Ask about Jackson County’s Revitalization Program!
Pay no income tax on profit from the sale of your principal residence, so long as you have lived in the home for two out of the past five years! (Up to $250,000 for a single person; up to $500,000 for a married couple!!!) Contact your tax agent for up to the minute changes and benefits in tax laws.
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Investment Benefits

You’ll build equity (the difference between the value of your home and your purchase price plus improvements).
Profits can be greater on home investments than most other investments.
Home equity provides a source of emergency funding, since you can borrow on your equity in Kansas.
Land appreciation adds to the value of your home.
The growth in population constantly increases the housing demand (and the value of your home).
Home ownership can be an important part of retirement planning.
Investment properties. Speak to your Branam’s Inc. Realtor about investment properties, the use of leverage, and tax free exchanges.

Personal Satisfaction

More living space. You can have a yard for gardening, a storage area, a place for a workshop, or just extra room.
Freedom. You choose your own home, the style, landscaping, colors, and decor. You have the freedom to arrange and decorate creatively to suit your needs.
Privacy. Your degree of privacy is greatly increased. You can come and go as you wish without having to compromise your personality or lifestyle.
Sense of Community. Your home makes you a solid part of your Community. You’ll have a feeling of belonging - whether you are having a backyard barbecue or attending a town meeting.
Pride in Ownership. You can feel proud that you own a piece of the neighborhood.

Nervous about speaking to a lender? Do not have the time to shop for the best financing options available to you? ~ Let Branam's Inc. do the work for you!

We have fantastic local lenders available and out of town mortgage companies as well! Let Branam's assist you in finding the best lender to meet your needs ~ Plus, pre-qualified buyers with a lender have extra purchasing power in their offers! Call or email JJ and let her give you the details!

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jj@holtonks.net

JJ Cashier is an Accredited Buyer Representative. This designation requires additonal education than the minimal most agents acquire. Call JJ to represent you! Most Real Estate Companies in this area are sellers agents. We are not. Have us on your side... I'm telling you... you will be happy you did!!!