I had the privilege of interviewing Tom Bass recently.  I first met Tom in 2006 when he served with me on the Committee to Development a New Comprehensive Plan for the City of Ozark.  He impressed me with his straightforward common sense, and insightful ideas regarding future growth within the City of Ozark.  Shortly thereafter, he coached my son's baseball team through the Ozarks Parks Department.  Coaching a team of 10-year-old boys with little athletic coordination was no easy task, and quite frankly, we only won one game, but Tom led those boys with a sense of pride, and a great sense of humor, and made sure a good time and fun was had by all.  Tom also owns our local Farmers Insurance Agency, and I had referred a few clients to him for their homeowners insurance needs.  The feedba... 03/04/2009

Here is the latest market report for real estate in Christian County Missouri. This includes cities of Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding areas. If you would like more specific information about homes in your neighborhood, give us a call today!  417-631-7234   real estate in Springfield Missouri, Ozark Missouri, Nixa Missouri Market Report - Residential Christian County Missouri Real Estate         Under Contract 139     Under Contract Price Range $29,900 - $489,900     Average Listing Price $164,526     Average Days on Market 88     Active Listings 885     Price Range $21,900 - $889,900     Average Listing Price $214,933     Data Provided by GSBOR on 2/17/09. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by John Knowles, REALTOR.             02/17/2009

My sister in West Plains sent me these pictures of ice storm damage in their yard. Here in Ozark Missouri we only got about an inch of sleet and four inches of snow. More SE of here (West Plains and Northern Arkansas) they got at least an inch of ice! There are over 100,000 people without electricity. Hopefully with the crews working 24-7 they won't be out too long.  We had a similar storm in Springfield a couple of years ago and people were in the cold for weeks.               Search for real estate in Springfield Missouri   01/28/2009

2009 Ozark Missouri Business of the Year The local Chamber of Commerce held it's annual banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Riverside Inn in Ozark, Mo.    Each year the chamber recognizes a business that has contributed to the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Ozark.  The busiess is selected by a vote of the chamber.         OTC Richwood Valley Campus was the recipient of the 2009 Business of the Year award, with Steve Biermann accepting on behalf of OTC.  Presenting the award was the new Chamber Director, Chris Stone.   OTC is located between Ozark and Nixa, Mo on Hwy 14.  Since opening their doors in 2007, they have been a major contributor to the city of Ozark and Chamber of Commerce.        We are proud to have OTC as part of our community and let's not forget our new direct... 01/27/2009

  Most of us locals remember when Bumstead's opened in 2002.  It was the first of its kind in Ozark.  Located just outside the city limits on the outer road of Highway 65 between Highway CC and Highway 14, it was the first real restaurant/lounge where alcohol was served.  It was our own little Cheers, with its own homemade military contraption in front (who created this anyway?), to the funny little car mounted in the air at the entrance, the cartoonish helicopter on the roof, to the historic imported bar in the back room.  Until it suddenly closed in 2006.  In 2008, the previous owner tried to reopen it, but the magic was gone.       That's when Patrick Lee, owner of Lee Group Construction Management & Development from Branson came in the picture.  Patrick bought Bumstead's on December... 01/23/2009

Are you considering moving to Ozark Missouri? Here's a video slide show of scenes from Ozark that shows some highlights around town. Scenes include historic downtown, park, duck races and more.   If you're looking for a home in Ozark or surrounding areas, give TeamKnowles a call today! 417-631-7234 Search Springfield Missouri Real Estate Listings!       01/11/2009

January 1 was the annual Polar Bear Fly for the Ozark Mountain Barnstormers RC airplane club. There were 19 or 20 flyers at the RC flying field from Ozark, Springfield, and Nixa.   The weather was a little cold and a bit breezy, but really not too bad for January. In between flying, the participants enjoyed hot chili, hot chocolate, and airplane stories.  The flying field is located on Cheyenne road between Ozark and Nixa. Visitors are welcome anytime the gate is open. Usually there are people flying anytime the weather is nice, especially on weekends. Wednesday evenings are for training new pilots and open flying.  For more information about the club visit their website: http://www.ozarkmountainbarnstormers.com/  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Ozarks? You ca... 01/07/2009

SEARCH OZARK MISSOURI REAL ESTATE Ozark is a thriving community that is experiencing rapid growth in the residential and commercial areas. The population of Ozark grew at a record pace of 119% in the last 10 years and is projected to continue this growth well into the future. Ozark enjoys a small-town feel with all the amenities of being in a metropolitan area.Ozark is located on US Highway 65 between Springfield and Branson. The approximate travel time to Springfield is 10 minutes and 25 minutes to downtown Branson, MO.Ozark recently was nominated as the best place to go antiquing in Southwest Missouri by Rural Magazine. Searching for real estate in Ozark Missouri?  You've come to the right place.  SEARCH HERE for single family, multifamily, condos, town homes, commercial, vacant land... 01/03/2009

2008 has been an interesting year to say the least! We want to wish all our friends and clients a Happy New Year for 2009. We've sold a lot of homes in Ozark, Springfield, and Nixa this year. Home prices have dipped some but thankfully not too much. We're confident 2009 will see positive recovery in the real estate market. We still live in one of the greatest areas of the country and love the people and our community!   Springfield Missouri Real Estate Listings 12/31/2008

Spacious new home in the heart of Ozark w/awesome view of downtown. This new construction home offers a front & back covered porch, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, 4, yes, a 4 bay garage, jetted tub, partial unfinished walkout basement with room for second living area or 4th bedroom & plumbed for a third bathroom. Oh, did we tell you its on a big corner lot? Here's a opportunity to find an awesome new construction!        Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Missouri.  She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs.  To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about S... 12/26/2008

Top 5 Myths About Selling Your Home in Ozark, Nixa, or Springfield Missouri.  Don't be confused by these "myth-understandings"!  Myth #1.   I should wait to sell my house because it's a buyer's market.  Truth: While the market has slowed down some, it isn't nearly as bad in our area like some parts of the country. A high proportion of the foreclosures are in four states: Arizona, California, Florida, and Nevada.  The fact is homes are selling in Ozark, Springfield, and Nixa if they are marketed correctly, clean and staged to sell, and priced correctly according to the neighborhood, square footage, age, and condition. We are still a growing area and people still need homes.  Myth #2.   I should list my home with a friend or relative that sells real estate. Truth: Just as my mother taugh... 12/16/2008

Ozark Mo Real Estate, Ozark Mo Homes For Sale, Ozark Mo Homes I drove around Ozark today looking at the progress we have made to revitalize the City of Ozark. Many homes are now being torn down to make way for progress.....I guess I always thought progress was restoring and improving our community.  However, the City of Ozark has decided that those shabby, outdated communities near the square were too far gone to rehab.  In their place are plans for developing approximately 30 acres in the middle of town overlooking the Finley River. A few years ago the Missouri Department of Economic Development  received a "Best Practice" award from HUD for their funding support of the City of Ozark, Missouri downtown revitalization.  We now have new walking trails and the square has been revitalized ... 12/14/2008

Top 5 Reasons Now Is The Best Time To Buy A Home in Ozark, Nixa, Or Springfield Missouri! It's no secret it's a buyer's market. The selection of homes is good in all price ranges. This means you can get a great deal whether you are a first-time buyer or moving up to a larger home. Interest rates are very competitive.  With rates around 5%. This helps homes be even more affordable. Foreclosures, REO's, and short sales. While the real estate market in the Ozarks is much better than other parts of the country, there are still a good number of foreclosed and short sale properties available. If you are looking for investment property or just a good deal, now is the time to act. The real estate market moves in cycles. Historically when you buy a home in a slower market, when the market recov... 12/10/2008

Saturday was the annual Hot Air Balloon Glow in the park at Ozark Missouri. This was a great event to support the Make a Wish Foundation. The balloons were awesome!  The balloons were tethered to the ground. I'm told the fuel to heat the balloons is invisible so they add a chemical to make them light up.  The kids and adults alike loved it and it's all to support a great cause.   11/24/2008

Waterford Cottages By The Lake is a charming neighborhood in NE Ozark Missouri. Located just a couple of miles from Hwy 65, it allows great access to Springfield or Branson. It is also close to schools and not far from the Finley River Park and the new community center. This desirable neighborhood features lovely homes with mature landscaping, sidewalks, neighborhood pool, walking trails, large lake and affordable prices.   Waterford is one of our featured neighborhoods and we enjoy helping buyers and sellers become neighbors. If you'd like to check out the available properties in this great area, call or email us today! Search all homes for sale in Waterford                        11/16/2008

Turnberry Estates is a lovely neighborhood in Ozark Missouri. Located just a couple of miles from Hwy 65, it allows great access to Springfield or Branson. It is also close to schools and not far from the Finley River Park and the new community center. This family-friendly neighborhood features lovely homes with mature landscaping, sidewalks, and affordable prices.   Turnberry is one of our featured neighborhoods and we enjoy helping buyers and sellers become neighbors. If you're moving to the area or would just like to check out the available properties in this great area, call or email us today!   11/16/2008

Check out this free homes search tool for SW Missouri. This is a link to the MLS service so you can search for any available property in Ozark, Springfield, Nixa, and surrounding areas. Its easy to refine your search to include the number of bedrooms, baths, price range, acreage, etc...you are looking for. We're here to help! Springfield Missouri homes for sale   11/11/2008

There are currently 57 properties for sale in Christian County Missouri that are 20 acres or larger. These are in areas around Ozark, Nixa, Highlandville, Sparta, are other areas of the county. Prices range from $49,900 to $960,000 so there's something for everyone! These are great properties for deer hunting, four-wheeling, and country living! Call TeamKnowles today and we'll help you find the property right for you. 11/06/2008

Lower Gas Prices - Lower Home Prices - Ozark Mo Real Estate  Passing an abandoned convenient store a few months ago, the sign said $3.43 per gallon for unleaded gas.  Laughing, with gas prices so much higher, I wondered if we would ever see gas that low again.  Passing the same station today, I am amazed now that our gas prices dropped below $3.43 and are now down to $1.93 $1.86 a gallon for unleaded.   The New York Times published an article today showing the profits of Exxon Mobile Corporation for the end of the third quarter for 2008.     Living in Ozark, minutes from Springfield, Mo., driving to work costs less, along with the cost of homes.  We enjoy Triple A rated schools.  New businesses continue to open.   Ozark Missouri real estate is better than ever.  New homes are still ava... 11/02/2008

The new $5 million multipurpose facility is ready for action in Ozark. Located at the high school, it provides facilities for football, soccer, track and field, marching band, physical education, and community use. The track has eight lanes, two long jump and two triple jump pits. The new facility seats 3000 in the home section and 1000 visitors. There is also overflow seating for 1000 more people. Ozark can be proud of this new facility for years to come! Springfield Missouri Real Estate Listings 08/22/2008