Southwest Missouri

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 […]

Just 15 minutes west of Springfield, Republic, Missouri has quietly grown into one of the state’s most compelling places to buy a home — with a population that has surged over 50% since 2010. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a relocating family, or someone craving land without sacrificing city access, Republic offers a surprisingly wide […]

In today’s competitive real estate market, two nearly identical homes can have very different outcomes — and the difference often comes down to staging. At the 2025 Springfield, Missouri Parade of Homes, Elevate Real Estate Group sat down with Caroline from Set the Stage Southwest Missouri to talk about how professional staging helps sellers, buyers, […]

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. […]