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Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia has grown from 50 acres of land to a thriving city with 144 miles of coastline along various rivers, lakes, and the Chesapeake Bay. New residents have over 120 distinct neighborhoods to choose from in Norfolk, which is home to the largest naval base in the world. This nautical city is also home to an international airport.

Enjoy the beautiful beaches that Norfolk has to offer, along with several golf courses, dog parks and boat ramps for convenience to the ocean. Ocean View Beach Park is 6.5 acres and boasts an amphitheater for concerts, a beach with lifeguards, a boardwalk and lots of greenery for picnics and camping. Other Norfolk parks include Barraud Park, Lafayette Park and Lakewood Park that include tennis and sports courts, playgrounds and scenic walkways.

Forbes Magazine named Norfolk one of the “Top Locations for Business and Careers” in 2005, and named the state of Virginia “The best state for business.” USA Today called Norfolk, “One of America’s top 10 booming downtowns.” Clearly, the city of Norfolk and the state of Virginia have no shortcomings when it comes to economic and business development. Tons of jobs are available in almost every field in the city.

Norfolk residents enjoy a cost of living considerably more generous than most cities. As a result, many people are choosing to call Norfolk home by buying real estate here. Norfolk even boasts their own Neighborhood University, with courses open to the public regarding the condition of neighborhood housing to the overall quality of life that the cities neighborhoods exude. Beautiful homes exist in Norfolk with everything from apartments to estates.

The many employment opportunities combined with great weather most of the year, make Norfolk real estate a fine option when buying a home. Don’t hesitate to relocate to beautiful Norfolk!
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