Relocating to Norman
If you are relocating to the greater Oklahoma City metro area from outside of Oklahoma, you'll probably be surprised at the homes and amenities that you will be offered in this market. Whether you're moving as a part of the recent Boeing Corporation relocation or as a part of another corporate move to Oklahoma, you will find a number of attractive places to make your home.
While there are lots of neighborhoods to review and consider for your relocation, many of the executive homes and upscale properties you'll find are located in Norman, Edmond, Moore and a few select parts of Oklahoma City.
This beautiful executive home is a great example of recently built homes in Norman. MLS # 243802.
Virtual tour of home pictured to the left.
My family and I choose to live in Norman because it's a fantastic place to live. A college town with an upscale feel, Norman is a 15 minute drive south of Oklahoma City. From the friendly atmosphere of the people, to the convenience of shopping and lack of traffic jams,
you'll find a haven of luxury here. And, if you're coming from markets in California, Nevada or Florida, you'll find the home values that will knock your socks off. Try this cost of living index to help you gather some information.
What's living here like?
Traffic/Driving - For those of you are coming from cities like Los Angeles, you'll love it. You have rush "hours" and we have a rush "half-hour." So, don't let a 15 or 20-mile drive scare you. It really does only take 20-25 minutes to get to work.
Schools - Norman is home to fantastic public schools as well as the University of Oklahoma. But, don't take my word for it, check out www.greatschools.org or www.schoolreportcard.org. They'll tell the story. For families with pre-schoolers, Norman offers some of the finest pre-school operations in the state, too.
Weather - Ok, I'll admit that Oklahoma weather is a bit tricky at times. But, don't let the prospect of tornadoes scare you. The likelihood of your home being damaged in a tornado is exceptionally small (less than a chance of getting in a car accident) and, unlike earthquakes or hurricanes, you can hop in your storm shelter and be protected. Many homes have storm shelters available and locations are registered with the city.
Travel - Oklahoma City boasts one of the most smoothly run airports in the country, Will Rogers Airport. Terminals are compact and the lines through security are much shorter than in other metropolitan areas. And, it's only 20 minutes from Norman to the airport.
Night life - Norman boasts a healthy night life, from the OU's Campus Corner, to historic Main Street. If you're up for something different, Oklahoma City's Bricktown district is a 15-minute drive north and has tons of restaurants, entertainment venues and other hot spots.
To sum it up, there are lots of places to live in the greater Oklahoma City area, but Norman's one place that you can definitely "be at home."
For more information, or to schedule a tour of Norman, send me an email or call me at (405) 203-9265.
Thank you for virtual visiting! -Ginger
www.GingerThomas.com ginger-thomas@hotmail.com
Active Broker Associates License, Metro Brokers of Oklahoma Central
2129 Oak Dr., Moore, OK 73170
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