Here are ten great reasons to move to Springfield Missouri!
10. Recreation. There are many beautiful lakes, rivers, and trails within a few minutes drive. If you're an outdoors type of person you'll really enjoy the area.
9. You get more home for your money. If you're used to a postage stamp size lot and an expensive home, you're in for a treat. A $200,000 home here would sell for much more in most other parts of the country.
8. Great schools. We have a good ratio of student to teacher and strong acedimic programs. There are many fine universities in the area.
7. Friendly people. Folks are friendly in the Ozarks and always willing to help out a neighbor.
6. Diverse job opportunities. There are a lot of job opportunities in the area in tourism, manufacturing, medical, sales, and service. We aren't dependent on any one sector.
5. Lower cost of living. Utilities, groceries, basics are affordable.
4. Great climate. Winters are not harsh and summers aren't terribly hot here. We usually get one or two snowfalls in an average year. We have four distinct seasons.
3. Hunting and fishing. There are great opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, and small game as well as bass, trout, and crappie fishing all within a few minutes drive. Can you say Bass Pro Shop?
2. Great shopping opportunities and things to see. Don't miss Battlefield Mall, and the outlet malls at Branson!
1. No Hillbillys here! Well maybe a few at Branson shows but that's about it.
If you or someone you know are considering moving to Springfield or surrounding areas of Southwest Missouri, please get in touch with us. We can help you find the perfect property you are looking for. Search Springfield Missouri Real Estate Listings!
Sarah Palin will speak on patriotism, citizenship and civic engagement at College of the Ozarks December 2, at 7 p.m. at the Keeter Gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Call (417) 690-2240 for tickets. Tickets are limited, and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We saw her speak during the election and she is an awesome speaker. Nothing like the character the media paints.
We enjoyed watching Ozark High School Band perform at the Ozarko competition yesterday at Missouri State University. The name of their show is "Outside The Box". The band marches through and between large boxes which are carried around on the field. Its a very complicated routine. 
I had a lot of work to do but I made time to attend the Get Motivated Seminar yesterday at the JQH Arena in Springfield Missouri. The parking was crazy and nudging my way through the crowd of more than 8,000 people was challenging but I finally found a seat and I was there!
I was amazed to see how many people needed to be motivated! I was also amazed at how excited people were to be at a Zig Ziglar seminar! He is a great motivational speaker and has many years of knowledge and experiences that makes him one of the most sought after speakers in the country. 
Gen. Colin Powell was rather comical in his speech regarding Take Charge Leadership. He discussed his age and the challenges he faces with facebook, twitter and texting. This was a side of him I hadn’t seen before. He spoke several times about his bride of 40 plus years. He also spoke on how everyone has an important job and to not make anyone feel belittled. He is a man who loves his country and all the men and women who serve her.
Tamara Lowe was full of energy and spoke on How to Strengthen Your Sales and Negotiation Skills with Motivated DNA (Drive, Needs & Awards) if we learn the DNA we will close the deal! She ended with a testimonial about her life and encouraged us to not let the wrong decisions that was made in our past be the destiny of our future. She prayed and gave all the credit to her Lord and Savior who saved her by grace.
My favorite speaker of the day was Krish Dhanam born in South India. His topic was Gaining With Goals. He spoke about his achievement of the American Dream and his message of hope and change was phenomenal. It’s about setting goals and he laid out seven steps to achieving our goals. He spoke about 911 and after and the nightmare he endured trying to travel. He said fear over took our nation and he was a good US citizen but was also considered a danger. He had to learn to accept the challenge that faced him during this time. He ended with reminding us that despite the conflicts that face our nation, the United States of America is still the greatest place in the world to live and it’s up to all of us to keep it that way.
I felt the seminar was well worth my time. I was unable to stay for the entire day but did experience an added kick in my step as I left the arena to return to my world of accomplishing my goals!
The Rutledge-Wilson Farm, 3825 W. Farm Road 146 Springfield Missouri, kicks-off the fall season with unique events and activities, including a 10-acre corn maze shaped into a scarecrow.
This is the Farm’s second year for a corn maze, which also will open the same weekend and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31.
The 10-acre corn maze was designed into the shape of a scarecrow and offers two levels of difficulty, youth/adult and toddler/parent, both with separate non-connecting entrances and exits.
After Harvest Fest weekend, the corn maze will then be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Hours are: Fridays, 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 10 p.m. (last entrances at 9 p.m. each night).
Admission to the maze is $5, 12 years and older; $3.50, 5 – 11 years of age; free for kids under 5 years of age. The maze is available to groups from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Friday. Groups should call (417) 837-5945 for times and cost. Springfield Community Links
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Specializing in Springfield Missouri Real Estate including Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding areas. When you're ready to buy or sell a home in the Ozarks, call TeamKnowles first. Spouses selling houses!
The rugged Ozarks area of SW Missouri is one of the best-kept secrets in the country. The cost of living is low, schools are excellent and the people are friendly here. There are limitless outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, biking, hunting, and boating. Don't miss the Branson music and variety shows, Silver Dollar City, sports, shopping and loads of other fun things to do.
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Ozarks, you've come to the right place. TeamKnowles with Keller Williams Realty is here to help you find a home or sell your property fast. We specialize in real estate in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding areas. We promise to show you only homes that meet your wishes; in locations you like and not waste your time showing you homes that don't meet your needs. We can show you any homes for sale listed on the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors MLS service no matter whom they are listed by! We can even set you up to automatically receive email updates when new properties that meet your needs are listed. You can use the powerful free search tools on our website to start your own search now or get in touch with us today to get started! We run our business with honesty and integrity and our #1 goal is to listen to our clients so we can find you the perfect home or sell your home quickly.
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Looking back on our summer, I'm amazed at how smoothly our transition went, thanks in large part to TeamKnowles and the Home Buyers Scouting Report website. After you gave me a tour of the city and helped me see the types of homes in various neighborhoods, I was able to view hundreds of homes on the website and narrow our search to just the few homes that you showed us. We started looking in May, closed on our home on July 31 and were settled and ready to start our new jobs on August 17. You were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process and made us feel welcome and right at home (quite literally) here in Springfield. We have a colleague applying for a position at MSU--we'll gladly recommend he get in touch with you.
Dianne Slattery
It was such a pleasure working with John & Betty Knowles who recently helped us sell our home. They came prepared with comps and marketing strategies, and positioned us well in the market by helping us set the right price. Considering today’s market, we were blessed that our home sold in just 2 months!
John & Betty have all the qualities that we feel define an excellent Realtor team: commitment, integrity, dedication, organization and professionalism. Their services were exemplary and they were very courteous, personable and easy to work with.
We would highly recommend Team Knowles’ services to anyone buying or selling a home.
Bob & Marilyn Barnum
My experience with Team Knowles has been remarkable. We listed our home for sale in July with Team Knowles and it sold in less than 10 days. Just amazing. Betty and John’s attention to detail is impeccable and made suggestions about property that we had not even considered. This shows their experience and commitment in the Ozarks area real estate market. They are most familiar with every detail a buyer or seller needs to be aware of when they enter into “the market”. I would recommend these folks to anyone looking to buy or sell property!
John Bailey
Rogersville, MO
We just wanted to thank Betty and John for all your hard work in helping us close on such short notice. I know you had to change your plans to come all the way to Willard a couple late nights to look at houses, then again during the day so we could actually see them! We are 100% satisfied with our new home and your service. You made our first home buying experience really stress-free; it’s not as bad as everyone says. Feel free to use us as a reference or if anyone has questions; I’ve already referred you to a couple of friends. Thanks again!
Jaren & Alicia
Willard, MO
Betty & John we very helpful in everything. They went out of their way to work with our daughter on purchasing our house. They helped our daughter understand and learn through the whole experience. If there is anyone looking to buy a home for their children in college I would recommend Betty & John very highly. It was very easy on us living 200 miles away.
Bud Finch
When Betty helped us find our house she made looking at a lot of different homes pleasant. She was very helpful in giving advice on what to look for. We would use Team Knowles and we tell anyone looking to call them. Thank you Team Knowles, you made our house hunting a breeze.
Kenny & Debi Newboles
Hello. My husband Jeff and I would like to take a moment to say thank you to our realtor Betty Knowles. Betty has done an outstanding job in assisting us with finding the perfect home. We are very excited about our new home. Thank you Betty and Keller Williams Realty for everything.
Jeff and Tonya Clark
Betty is completely trustworthy which is rare in our world today. She is very thorough and professional. I cannot say enough positive things about Betty. She is a true gem! :-)
Pattie Longan
I have known Betty Knowles to be a fine Christian woman, not only lovely in appearance but beautiful in her soul and her actions - trustworthy and honest, considerate and professional in her dealings with others. She has strong family ties and a solid background of support in good character. Betty would be my first choice of real estate agents when searching for a home in the Ozarks.
JoAn Cofer
Betty Knowles and her wonderful family have been personal friends with my wife and me for several years. Her Committed work ethic combined with her caring heart, honesty, and integrity makes Betty the kind of agent you are looking for. She will serve you the way she would want others to serve her. I highly recommend Betty!
Larry Jones
I have known Betty for many years and I would recommend her to anyone I know looking for a real estate agent. We have worked together, traveled together and sang together and attended church together so I would say I know her well. Betty is a woman with integrity and a wonderful character. She has very high standards and she is the type of person I would look for in a real estate agent. She will listen to you and do the best job she can for you. Your property and dreams for a home will be in good hands with Betty.
Traci Bodley
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