Country Living Blog Brief

“Stacy has been really helpful,” Chris said. “It’s been great working with her.” Chris and Jessica took months to plan what they wanted for their home. They didn’t want a spec house, or a house that wasn’t anything special – they wanted to make it different. As a result, their home reflects those wishes. For instance, they use different types of timbers throughout the structure. “We have oak and pine – we picked the features we wanted,” Chris said. “Chris is building his beautiful timber-frame home and barns on 40 acres,” Stacy said. “He also recently purchased another 40 acres to graze cattle and have a rental home near his homestead. GreenStone has financed both projects and built a tremendous relationship with Chris. All the staff that have worked with him have had phenomenal experiences.” Their home, where every detail is being considered, is projected to be done soon. Chris and his family are looking forward to moving into their new home and enjoying the acreage. “A great friend of mine - Todd Ranshaw – always told me good things come to those who wait, and now we are building the home of our dreams,” he said. ■

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COUNTRY LIVING BLOG BRIEF

GreenStone publishes regular updates on our Open Fields blog. Check out some of the posts you may have missed at www.greenstonefcs.com/openfieldsblog.

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Country Minute: Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Home ownership is part of the American dream…but so is financial stability. We want to you to be successful in both areas, so let’s discuss the tax benefits for building, buying, and improving a home. ■