Lucas Presson

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol represents a new wave of leadership in Major League Baseball. At age 36, he’s the youngest field manager in the game. He also embraces analytics, which have become increasingly important in America’s pastime...

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol represents a new wave of leadership in Major League Baseball. At age 36, he's the youngest field manager in the game. He also embraces analytics, which have become increasingly important in America's pastime...

A few months ago, my pastor spoke about the importance of the broader Christian Church putting its faith into action to help young women facing crisis pregnancies. Espousing pro-life views is great, but it’s vital for the Church to be the Church, putting Mathew Chapter 25 into practice...

We are to the point now -- and frankly, we’ve been here for a while -- that people are tired of the COVID-19 comparisons. But there’s no question real estate was one segment of our economy that was affected by the pandemic in a big way. The federal government flooded the economy with cash. ...

So many industries are experiencing changes these days. And for many, it’s not incremental change. Some are seeing transformational changes on the good side. Others face challenges. For most, it’s a mix of both. The pandemic certainly changed things. Take, for example, recruitment...

We’re living during an interesting period of time. There’s certainly no shortage of challenges, whether it’s workforce recruiting, inflation, or a myriad of other issues. But it’s also a fascinating time. The pace of innovation is increasing exponentially. Artificial intelligence, for example, continues to impact industries from health care to media to banking and retail, just to name a few...

Southeast Missouri is outpacing state and national averages for median sale price incresses as elevated mortgage rates, low inventory and high demand for homes in a certain price range continue to rise. The healthcare industry in Cape Girardeau County -- and being positioned in middle America -- continues to help insulate our local real estate market from some of the most drastic challenges experienced elsewhere. There are also signs that the real estate market is returning to a somewhat "normal" environment following the pandemic years when homes were barely listed before a buyer purchased the property. These were just a few takeaways from a roundtable discussion hosted in late July by B Magazine featuring three Southeast Missouri real estate agents and two mortgage bankers.

Explore Southeast Missouri's resilient real estate market with insights from local experts. Despite high mortgage rates and limited inventory, the region remains stable. Plus, get updates on Airbnb trends, water rates, and financial tips.

Southeast Missouri's real estate market is defying national trends with rising home prices and strong demand. A recent roundtable of local experts highlights how low inventory, high mortgage rates, and a robust healthcare sector shape the market.

Family businesses are crucial to economic growth, generating over 70% of global GDP and employing half the world's workforce. B Magazine publisher Lucas Presson writes how these businesses prioritize long-term resilience, community ties, and cultural heritage.