icknamed the "Show Me" family in relative comfort.
state, Missouri is an
interesting mix of big St. Louis
cities and rural lands. Missouri
real estate prices do not require St. Louis is a city with an odd
you to "show" a lot of money. mix of influences. Established by
the French, the city has a faint
Missouri air of European influence, but a
much larger heartland feel. The
The quintessential midwestern city really had hard times in the
state, Missouri offers 1970s, but serious redevelopment
interesting contrasts. On one efforts have led to a major
hand, you have large cities such revival. Known for the famous
as St. Louis and Kansas City. On Arch, the downtown and river
the other, rural farmlands and front areas have seen major
towns dominate the rest of the revivals with old dilapidated
landscape. Economically, the warehouses renovated into
state is dominated by agriculture restaurants and hip stores. The
and railroad industries although city is also known for a very
typical large businesses can be strong music scene and large
found in the cities including parks for recreation. For
Budweiser in St. Louis. professional sports, St. Louis is
all about baseball, football and
The origin of the "show me" hockey.
nickname is unknown. The state,
however, was named after the Branson
Missouri Indians who lived along
the banks of the Missouri River. Branson is a little town in the
A heartland state, Missouri is an Ozarks that has been called the
inexpensive place to raise a family Las Vegas. The town is
littered with shows and brick building lined streets. The
activities tailored to families. park and trail system in
While it isn't a place you would Springfield is one of the best in
want to live because of the the country.
traffic, it is a good place to
visit if you live in the state. Missouri Real Estate
Springfield Missouri real estate prices are
very reasonable compared to the
Seemingly the healthcare center rest of the country. A
of the United States, Springfield single-family home in Springfield
is a nice place to raise a will average $170,000, while the
family. Situated next to Burrell same home will cost $250,000 in
Park Lake, the town has seen St. Louis. Missouri real estate
major redevelopment. You'll find appreciated at a very modest 7.5
modern warehouse lofts, outdoor percent in 2005.
cafes and trendy little shops in
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