advice on moving to Springfield, MO area

I'm an ex-Missouri native... haven't lived there in a hot minute but just wanted to say good luck. Missouri is a pretty state. I do miss all the trees and lakes, so much to do there. I have been to Springfield but not enough to give you any advice. You are close to the Ozarks which is a lot of fun if you are into boating and that kind of stuff. Missouri is going to be a much slower place than DC area. If politics is your thing Missouri isn't high on my list for that... (it's not a game changer for me as I am not a political person.. but MO is not aligned with some of my viewpoints)

I probably go to KC once or twice a year to visit friends/family. I hope someone can help!

no idea on Missouri but general moving tips


purge, purge, purge some more - the less you have to move, the better. Remember that furniture and decor that works in your current place may not work in the new one.

label - if you already have a place picked out by the time you're packing - label with the destination room - label on at least one side and the top of each box

if the company isn't providing full service movers - free boxes are usually available at liquor stores and sometimes on Nextdoor/FB etc...from people unpacking from a move.

be sure to pack a box with the things you'll want right away and LABEL IT - last on the truck (or in your car) and first off. Bedding, coffee maker if you are a coffee person, toilet paper, stuff like that

if you're disassembling stuff - put the hardware in a LABELLED ziploc bag and tape to the item.

If you're having professional movers - set up a spot (a bathroom maybe) to put anything you don't want packed and moved - trash cans? the stuff you're taking in your car or on the plane?

If you're doing it all yourself - most moving companies and I think UHaul will hire out movers by the hour - well worth it if you have super heavy or awkward furniture and/or you need stuff to go up or downstairs. I think DS paid $100 or so to have 2 guys move several pieces of furniture up a flight of stairs into his flat.

Ohhhh good old Lamberts!!  Don't get hit with the flying rolls! 

Lamberts! I very much want to subject both of my teens to the throwed rolls. Plus, they have good food I hear.

I live in Springfield. The south side of town is generally considered to be the better part of town and that is where a lot of the newer subdivisions are, if that what you are looking for. The north side is the poorer part of the city, but if you go north of I44 there are some very nice areas and they are less expensive. I live in a more central neighborhood - a safe one with older homes that have character and mature trees - if that’s what you’re interested in I would suggest either the Roundtree or University Heights neighborhood.
Nixa, Ozark, Republic and Willard are all nice nearby towns.
If you have any more specific questions feel free to ask here or send me a message.

I forgot to answer your actual question - we lived in the neighborhood just West of the univeristy and loved it. If you are looking for something more rural, I'd suggest looking at Rogersville, Nixa and Ozark. It's been awhile since we've lived there but our friends have migrated to those towns as they've started families and moved away from the college town vibe.