The Journal
Field Notes from the Missouri Ozarks Land Market
Quarterly market reports, buyer & seller guides, county spotlights, and stories from the field — by Justin Head and Ryan Record.
Latest from the Journal
The newest posts across every category, in reverse-chronological order.
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- Missouri Water Law: Who Owns the Creek, Who Can Float It, and What That Means for Your Land
- Missouri’s Purple Paint Law: What the Marks Mean — and How to Post Your Land the Right Way
- Selling Inherited Land in Missouri: The Title and Tax Rules That Actually Apply Here
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Market Reports
Quarterly land market data and analysis for the Missouri Ozarks — what’s selling, where, and why.
Buyer Guides
What to look for in a tract, how to evaluate timber and hunting value, financing land, avoiding common pitfalls.
Seller Guides
Preparing, pricing, and marketing your land. 1031 exchanges, tax considerations, and seller best practices.
County Spotlights
Deep dives into Franklin, Gasconade, Crawford, Phelps, and Dent Counties — markets, recreation, what makes each one unique.
Land in the Wild
Property walkthroughs, drone tours, hunt camp updates, and stories from the field. Mostly video.
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