Median home value in zip code 68626 (Brainard, NE) is $280,047, up 7.8% year over year.

Home Value$280,047

YoY Change

+7.8%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$56,009 on $280,047

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Stretch32% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,003

P/I32%

Afford$245K

Gap-$35K

P&I $1,416Tax $404Ins $183

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + NE ins. 28% per HUD.

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