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How to Get the Most Money From Your Home Sale: Low-Cost Prep Secrets From a Luxury Agent

How to Get the Most Money From Your Home Sale: Low-Cost Prep Secrets From a Luxury Agent

Stefan Bunch
Stefan Bunch
September 6, 2026
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 […]
First-Time Home Buyer Steps: From Pre-Approval to Closing, in Order

First-Time Home Buyer Steps: From Pre-Approval to Closing, in Order

Stefan Bunch
Stefan Bunch
August 14, 2026
The home buying process has a lot of moving parts, and for first-time buyers, it can feel impossible to know where to begin. The good news: every step follows a predictable order, and knowing that sequence in advance puts you in control. This post walks you through each major milestone — from getting pre-approved to […]
High Interest Rates Killing Your Home Buying Dreams? Here’s How Smart Buyers Win Anyway

High Interest Rates Killing Your Home Buying Dreams? Here’s How Smart Buyers Win Anyway

Stefan Bunch
Stefan Bunch
August 13, 2026
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 […]
The 4 Key People Every Home Buyer Needs on Their Team Before House Hunting

The 4 Key People Every Home Buyer Needs on Their Team Before House Hunting

Stefan Bunch
Stefan Bunch
August 11, 2026
Most home buyers focus on finding the perfect house before they’ve assembled the right people to help them get it — and that’s where deals fall apart. At Elevate Real Estate Group, we start every buyer relationship with one foundational step: building your team. This post breaks down the four key professionals you need in […]
VA Loan Myths Are Costing Veterans Money — Here’s the Truth

VA Loan Myths Are Costing Veterans Money — Here’s the Truth

Mike Kersten
Mike Kersten
August 6, 2026
Hundreds of service members are leaving serious money on the table because of myths surrounding VA loans — and it’s time to set the record straight. The VA loan is one of the most powerful financial tools ever created for qualified veterans, offering benefits no conventional loan can match. This post breaks down exactly what […]
Springfield MO Housing Market June 2026: Fewer Sales, But Prices Are Still Climbing

Springfield MO Housing Market June 2026: Fewer Sales, But Prices Are Still Climbing

Stefan Bunch
Stefan Bunch
August 6, 2026
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 […]

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