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05-21-2007, 10:11 PM
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Archie, MIssouri
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05-28-2007, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Cordova, TN
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New Madrid, Dunklin, and Pemiscot counties in Southeast Missouri are great places for someone who is looking to retire.  Lots of land at reasonable prices and the area is completely charming. But then... I grew up in New Madrid county in Portageville, so I'm a tad bit biased.  |
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05-28-2007, 11:34 PM
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MO Member
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by Jim_Kim
Try looking into Texas County. Me and hubby are moving to Cabool in 6 weeks. We bought a 1600 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 tier deck with pool and 5 acres for $65,000. Property taxes a year are $273. We are about an hour east of Springfield but we have a grocery store, bank, churches, YMCA and other stores in town which is about 15 minutes away from our home. This is a beautiful area. We love it. We didn't run into anyone that was rude. Everyone was so friendly.
Good Luck and God Bless,
Kim and Jim
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Well GOOD FOR YOU GUYS!!! I'm as happy as can be for you folks and hope the very best for you with your new place. People may throw a negative or two your way but I say pump up and git-r-done with your new home!! Keep us up to date with what is going on in your new neck of the woods! |
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05-29-2007, 12:08 AM
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On the misty plateau
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Merrimack Valley, NH
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Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Jim_Kim
Try looking into Texas County. Me and hubby are moving to Cabool in 6 weeks. We bought a 1600 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 tier deck with pool and 5 acres for $65,000. Property taxes a year are $273. We are about an hour east of Springfield but we have a grocery store, bank, churches, YMCA and other stores in town which is about 15 minutes away from our home. This is a beautiful area. We love it. We didn't run into anyone that was rude. Everyone was so friendly.
Good Luck and God Bless,
Kim and Jim
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Yes, Texas County sure does have some spectacular scenery. The rugged hills and cliffs and the Mark Twain National Forest is also nearby. I had no idea that prices were still so low in that area. It may not be the best place for a younger person to find a job, but is definitely a great place to retire! |
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05-29-2007, 07:50 AM
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demented & deranged optimist skeptic
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: MO Ozarkian in NE Hoosierana
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Going into the opposite direction somewhat, the Gasconade & Franklin County areas offer some positives that might be worth considering. Homes/land are relatively inexpensive, within 1-2 hours of St Louis and its 'burbs, w/ the attractions that they offer. Land has some nice hills, altho' not as rugged as further south of course, yet some scenic rivers [Bourbeuse , Gasconade, Meramec, etc.] flow through the area, with good road & school systems.
disclaimer: trying to not show potential bias regarding this area, as was raised herein... |
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05-31-2007, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Thank you........ jobs are kind of hard to come by, this is a perfect place since hubby is disabled and I stay home to take care of him. I am trying to talk my parents into retiring down there with us. My dad is sold, he went down with us when we closed on the house, my mom's first time coming down will be when we move down in 3 weeks. I know she will be sold. It is beautiful. Thank you for being so nice all of you. I am going to try to post some pics of our new home just to show what you get for your money down there in that area. People that are not from there are shocked. You all have a great day.
God Bless,
Jim and Kim
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05-31-2007, 11:04 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: 1201 NE Windsor Drive
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Paola, KS is also just 20 minutes away from Kansas City. It would be a nice city in which to retire. You can always come to Kansas City for a bigger city feel.
The website is: www cityofpaola dot com.
Thanks,
Ronda Marchant
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05-31-2007, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Marshfield, Springfield
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I think SW MO is best near Springfield, affordable housing and close to good medical facilites and only about 3 hrs from KC. Cost of living is good and the Springfield is not to big but not that small with many benefits.
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06-25-2007, 09:25 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Boonville Area
Looking For Apartment Rental Before Moveing To This Area
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06-27-2007, 07:40 AM
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Wishing on a star
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: No city lights here
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tenn or ozark bound
Do you know if there are organization activities in Ava? What kind? Are there reasonable grocery stores, hardware stores, etc? We are looking for 40+ acres and found some possibilities in the area around Ava.
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I have no idea ..they have a horse thing ... we spent a weekend there ..
they have a walmart that just went up when we were there - they were very proud of it! |
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