Saying Goodbye To Hailey Owens I've lived in Springfield Missouri since the early 1980's and last week a young girl named Hailey Owens was abducted, killed and found within a short time.   I remember the amber alert going off on my cell phone around 7:00 PM as I was leaving my office and thinking, oh no!  Another child has gone missing. Little did I know at that time she had been missing for several hours. Over the past week, the entire city has come together to pay tribute to this wonderful little girl.  Over 10,000 met on Saturday for a candlelight vigil.  On Sunday, over 1600 motorcycles merged on Springfield for a ride to raise money for Hailey. Today she is being laid to rest.  Hopefully, her killer will be swiftly brought to justice.  Nothing will bring Hailey back, but families w... 02/26/2014

Real Estate in Highland Springs in Springfield, Missouri Do you want to live in this gated exclusive community? Explore properties here to see if one of them could be your future home!  Located near Hwy 60 and Hwy 65 interchange, this is prime real estate in many more ways than just it's location. Hassle Free Living! This gated community has many amenities exclusive for it's members. With memberships ranging in price from $120 to $360 per month, you can choose what plans fits best with your family's needs.  Highland Springs offers a 3-story clubhouse with amazing views overlooking the plush golf course as well has hosting relaxing verandas and tables.  Clubhouse has banquet facilities that can accomodate any size party from a small intimate group of 10 to a large wedding reception of 30... 02/24/2014

Homes near Missouri State University in Springfield, MO Why do people live here? MSU sits comfortably and conveniently mid-town in Springfield, Missouri. Take a look at homes in this area that are waiting for you to call home.  It is not unusual in this area of town to see kids playing in their neighborhood yards and college friends walking to local eateries. You can be at a shopping mall, medical care facility or a local park in just minutes.  The homeowners in this area take pride in their homes as well as pride in supporting their local MSU Bears. Want to find a home in this area? There are many homes available in this exceptional area of town.  Here is a convenient map for your use to find a home that meets your family's needs and budget.  Simply click on on any home on the map for ... 02/24/2014

Wild Horse and The Lakes at Wild Horse in Springfield, MO Find homes for sale in this premiere community!     This exclusive subdivision is located in East Springfield just east of Hwy 65, allowing easy access to Interstate 44 and James River Freeway.   Look what it has to offer you! You will love the common green areas as well as the walking trails and many water features.  Recreationally, you could not ask for anything more.  Wild Horse and The Lakes at Wild Horse in Springfield, MO offers swimming and wading pool, tennis and basketball courts as well as sand volleyball.  Family and friend time are fun and easy when you use the community pavilion, playground and barbeque area. Excellent location! Super location with elementary school, parks and shopping within a few miles.  The qualit... 02/24/2014

Home Sellers and Buyers in Springfield MO, How Do You Communicate? When you want to buy or sell a home in Springfield MO, our clients like to stay up to date on the local real estate market and what’s going on. Some folks are old school and prefer the telephone…  Others like to email… Some people prefer to text… Or tweet… Fill out a form on our website… Or just use their cell phone… No matter how you communicate, we are here to help you sell your home quickly or find your next home! All this technology is great but we still enjoy good ol' face to face communication too!   02/19/2014

New Luxury Listing in Springfield, MO / David Johnson Luxury Home Showcase / David Johnson The Dakota Carson Realty Group has added a new luxury home to the market. WELCOME TO LUXURY LIVING! Upon entering this 11+ acre estate, you’ll find no expense spared on European flair. From the gated drive to the massive entry, this home features delicate woodwork, vaulted ceilings with Venetian inspired murals, exquisite lighting & wide open spaces. Decadent bathrooms showcase floor to ceiling marble & towering columns. For entertainment, the theater room greets guests with tiered seating & a state of the art sound system. Outdoors, the cultured landscaping features fountains, statues a scenic walking trail & a secluded pool side retreat surrounded by color rich trees and shrubs. Other amenities ... 02/08/2014

DGCR Flashback Friday - Blog week in review/David Johnson Happy Friday!  Let's jump right in and review the blog week at the Dakota Carson Realty Group. You can click on any day to read the full blog.  Enjoy! Monday - Movie Review  Monday Movie Review – BRING ON THE OLYMPICS! / David Johnson It’s Monday so it’s movie review day.  HOWEVER, because the 2014 Olympics begin this week we have to discuss the schedule and things to look forward to during the next 2 weeks.  So let’s begin! Here a few basic facts about Sochi. Sochi is about 850 south of Moscow.  It would take you 36 hours from train to commute from Moscow to Sochia.  It’s about the distance from New York to Jacksonville. Sochi is in SW part of Russia.  Down on near Red Sea. Climate is like the Southeast of the United States. Tas... 02/06/2014

  Let us help you buy or sell a home in the Ozarks by visiting our website at http://dakotacarsonrealtygroup.com/  $100,000 - $125,000 $125,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $175,000 $175,000 - $200,000 Virtual Tours of Our Homes or call ust at 417.501.4788 01/24/2014

Many times people ask who is the best Realtor in Springfield MO. and naturally I tell them "I am".  What really defines "the best".  Is it hair, dress, car or how many times they have seen your sign?  Often I hear "well I have seen a lot of those signs  and they drive a nice car so they must be good".  In my opinion this could not be farther from the truth.  So what defines "the best" Realtor?  If I had to sum it up into one word it would be "Passion".  If you have passion for something everything else will fall into place.  I remember when I was just out of college I was asking my boss "how do I get where your at?".  Climbing the corporate latter, being successful and making a good living.  He told me those very words, "Do what you have passion for and everything else will fall into pl... 01/22/2014

To see more homes for sale in Springfield MO go to our website.   Let us help you buy or sell a home in Springfield by visiting our website at http://dakotacarsonrealtygroup.com/  Virtual Tours of Our Homes You can also give us a call at 417-501-4788. 01/21/2014

To see more homes for sale in Springfield MO go to $100,000 - $125,000 $125,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $175,000 $175,000 - $200,000 Let us help you buy or sell a home in Springfield by visiting our website at http://dakotacarsonrealtygroup.com/  Virtual Tours of Our Homes Information about the Ozarks You can also give us a call at 417-501-4788. 01/21/2014

2103 S Hillcrest in Springfield, MO / David Johnson Welcome home to 2103 Hillcrest Avenue! You will love the Marlborough Woods subdivision. It's a quiet, well established neighborhood with large, mature trees lining the streets. This 3 bedroom home has an amazing stone fireplace in the great room with tall ceilings. The fireplace is the showcase in this open room with a clear view of the kitchen and dining area. There are sliding glass doors in the great room along with a set of windows over the dining table allowing so much natural light in this family friendly area. Kitchen has been updated and has a walk in pantry. As you enter the home, you will find a bonus room that could be a great office, formal dining room or even a media room. Master bedroom is nice size and has a full bath. S... 01/20/2014

  Let us help you buy or sell a home in Springfield by visiting our website at http://dakotacarsonrealtygroup.com/  Virtual Tours of Our Homes   You can also give us a call at 417-501-4788. 01/16/2014

Welcome home to 3337 S. Dayton in Springfield, Missouri. This home is in a great location and has family friendly space both inside and out. Located in the quiet Southgate Terrace subdivision, this three bedroom home sits near the intersection of Campbell and Walnut Lawn. Kitchen, dining room and living room are open and is perfect of any size family. Any mother will love being able to prepare dinner while interacting with her family. This open area has large windows and french doors that allow in tons of natural light. French doors lead to big covered and screened in tile patio that overlooks nice size back yard. Master suite has large walk in closet and separate full bath with so much storage. Two additional bedrooms are great size and share a full hall bath. Outside you will find bea... 01/09/2014

Real Estate in 2014 as Seen by Dakota Carson Realty Group is going to be great.  As December departs and brings a close to 2013, many are asking about the real estate market in the new year. We at Dakota Carson Realty Group do much research on both the buying and selling side of this industry so we are well prepared and knowledgeable for our clients. Interested rates throughout 2013 were exceptionally low but we feel this is going to be a thing of the past and will be on the rise by summer. This in part is due by the Federal Reserve's 85 billion bond buying program that has kept rates low and in some cases, historic lows. The Central Bank will start tapering it's purchases in January, which leads many experts to believe, will cause rates to be on the rise. So how is real estate looking ... 12/31/2013

Are You Wanting to Sell Your Home in Springfield MO? Then contact the Dakota Carson Realty Group today to get started. We are a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams. Each and every team member truly love what they do and it shows in our results. We can certainly guide you through listing and selling your home with ease. In planning to list your home, you can make the process smoother by doing a few small chores prior to placing the real estate sign in your front yard. First thing is, declutter! I am certainly not suggesting that you have a junky home but my home is the same and we have a lot of “stuff”. I like to refer to my stuff as my prized possessions but Dave doesn't always agree with me. When potential buyers are home searching, they like to visualize their ... 12/30/2013

Are you looking for a home near Glendale High School  in Springfield MO? The Dakota Carson Realty Group can help! We are very knowledgeable in the area around Glendale for a couple of reasons. One being, this is our neighborhood. We have one son that attends Sequiota Elementary and another that attends Pershing Middle School, both schools feed to Glendale High School. So although we have not had the “Glendale” experience yet, we can talk to you about the neighborhoods and area surrounding the school. Glendale is located just off the intersection of Highway 65 and Battlefield Road. It sits in a quiet neighborhood just behind PFI Western Wear. In choosing a neighborhood to shop for a home in, you can drive down roads such has Ingram Mill, Blackman, Sunshine, Battlefield or even Lone Pine,... 12/28/2013

To see more homes for sale in Springfield MO go to $100,000 - $125,000 $125,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $175,000 $175,000 - $200,000 Let us help you buy or sell a home in Springfield by visiting our website at http://dakotacarsonrealtygroup.com/  Virtual Tours of Our Homes Information about the Ozarks You can also give us a call at 417-501-4788. 12/27/2013

Talk about location! This immaculate 3 bedroom, move in ready is conveniently located just off intersection of Walnut Lawn & Campbell! Home sits in quiet, well established Southgate Terrace subdivision and Kickapoo School District. 3313 S. Dayton is a must see as the owners have completely renovated home. The walls and ceiling have been professionally updated including new finishes and top of line painting. New flooring has been added with a mixture of hardwoods, laminates and carpets. Roof and hvac system have also been updated so there isn't much left to do beside move in. Back yard is fully fenced and surrounded with mature landscaping. New glass doors in family room leads to quiet, patio in backyard allowing for peaceful evenings with the family. Large storage building in back yard... 12/27/2013

Are you looking for a home near Sequiota Elementary School in Springfield MO? The Dakota Carson Realty Group can help. We consider ourselves experts on this very topic so we will gladly assist you. Let's first start by letting you know why we consider ourselves experts. We live in this school district. This elementary serves kindergarten through 5th grade. Once a child completes the 5th grade, they transfer to Pershing Middle School. Sequoita is located near the park and is just off Battlefield Road and Ingram Mill. The PTA is very active and has tons of extra activities for the kids. The kids have an opportunity to participate in a monthly skate night and pizza night, along with many activities held at the school during the evening and weekends. The playground is large with a lot of ro... 12/26/2013