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Why Houses in the Ozarks Are So Inexpensive Yet Unwanted
Explore the unique situation in the Ozarks, where houses can be bought for astonishingly low prices. Discover why these properties, like one sold in Koshkonong for $9,150, are so cheap and the real cost of owning them.
These towns, such as Koshkonong and Rush, Arkansas, have witnessed the demise of railroads, timber, and mining, leading to population decline and stagnant development.
We'll visit:
Koshkonong, Missouri — A house sold for just over $9,000 in a tax sale.
Thomasville, Missouri — Once a county seat, now bypassed by development.
Rush, Arkansas — A ghost town after the zinc mining…
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