Ozarks

Most sellers focus on what to add before listing — a fresh coat of paint, new fixtures, maybe a renovation. But according to the agents at Elevate Real Estate Group, the biggest gains often come from what you remove, clean, and maintain before a single buyer walks through the door. This post breaks down the […]

Passing a farm or ranch to the next generation is one of the most financially complex transitions a family can face — and most financial advisers aren’t equipped to help. In a recent B2B conversation with Elevate Real Estate Group’s Mike Kersten, James Norman of Storehouse Financial Group explained what farm families in southwest Missouri […]

Interest rates are dominating every conversation in real estate right now, and it’s easy to feel like the market is working against you. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize: rates move up and down, and the buyers who win are the ones who focus on strategy instead of headlines. This post breaks down why […]

Building a custom home is one of the largest financial and emotional commitments a family can make, yet most people start the process without a clear picture of what to expect. In this inaugural episode of Building the Ozarks, Wyatt McCaffy of Elevate Real Estate Group sits down with Aaron Wyssmann — custom home builder, […]

The national real estate headlines can paint a wildly distorted picture — but what’s actually happening in Springfield, Missouri right now? In Greene, Christian, and Webster County, the June 2026 numbers tell a nuanced story: transaction volume is down slightly, yet home prices and sales volume are both trending upward. Here’s a data-driven breakdown of […]

Most people assume building a new home requires a 20% down payment — that’s $50,000 on a $250,000 build before a single nail is driven. Bell Bank is changing that equation with a one-time close construction loan that requires as little as 5% down, and it’s now available in Springfield and the greater Ozarks region. […]