Lake Norman Real Estate and NC Homes for Sale

The Charlotte Observer ran a headline a few months back:   

DENVER, The Best of Town and Country.  

After decades of playing the role of the humble step-sister to such popular Lake Norman towns as Huntersville, Cornelius and Mooresville, Denver is now one of the most exciting communities to watch around Lake Norman.

The Facts:

• The Denver area was settled in 1770 and founded in 1876
• Population:  13,030-20,000 depending on the source
• Tax Rate:  $.61 per $100 for the county and$.189 for the city 
• Location:  Southwest corner of Lake Norman in Lincoln County
• Unincorporated; administered by the Lincoln County commissioners and manager
• Lincoln County Schools

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Lake Norman has become a destination for so many out-of-staters that we actually have a name: "Transplants".  Or, if you are originally from the North, moved to Florida and THEN moved to Lake Norman you are known as "Half-backers" as you moved half-way back to the north! 

The type and depth of the questions I get from those considering relocating to the Lake Norman area are extensive but vary considerably depending  upon the person's age, type of employment, familial status, interests in sports and hobbies, lifestyle, eating habits, and personality.  I will provide answers to the most common questions now and in a separate blog post provide myriad links for you to peruse based upon your own questions, needs, concerns and interests.  I hope you will find this helpful but don't hesitate to call or e-mail me even if you just need reassurance that you are going to love living in Lake Norman!  For more of my own perspective you might want to also read :  Sushi and Hush Puppies: The Scoop About Relocating to Mooresville Lake Norman.

One of the first questions I get is about our weather; particularly concerns about the humidity in the summer, if one needs to worry about hurricanes and how cold it gets in the winter.  Our great weather is one of the reasons so many choose to move to Lake Norman.  We have four very distinct yet mild seasons:  Last year we got one snow storm with several inches of snow that melted that day.  Spring and Fall are simply gorgeous with bright skies and mild temperatures.  Summers are warm and yes we do have some humidity but not nearly as much as the states south of us.  We average about 3 inches of rain every month.  The last hurricane to come this far inland with any force was Hurricane Hugo in the early 1990's and that storm did cause trees to topple.  Since then we have just experienced some rain or wind if that.

Next on many people's lists are insects, reptiles and wildlife.  Folks, we are not Florida, so even I, coming from California, find the bugs easily handled in the heart of their summer season with some deet.  We have some mosquitoes but we have a monthly bug service which eliminates spiders, ants, and all other pesky insects so I personally don't consider bugs an issue.  There are a few snakes here and there although I have only seen a couple of them dead in the road.  We have lots of bunnies, squirrels, some deer, raccoons and opossums plus an amazing array of birds.  One of the first things I recommend is putting a least one bird feeder out.  The bright red cardinals, our state bird, are so pretty but we also get blue birds and so many others that I can't name!

Somewhere near the top on the list is how easy or hard is it to assimilate into the community? 

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Maybe it's because it is 102 degrees outside, I don't know, but all of a sudden cool fresh fruits and vegetables sound so good to me.  I have had this stack of information about our local farmers markets, farms and produce stands for weeks so it's high time I finally share all of the information with you!

Just like our daffodils and tulips, as spring arrives in Lake Norman our local produce stands and farmers markets start to come to life.  Anytime between April and June you will being to see fresh plants, local honey and jams made over the winter and the first of our spring harvests.  You don't need to look more than a few miles In the Lake Norman area to find a great selection of official farmers markets as well as numerous road side stands selling not just the seasonal fruits and vegetables but fresh pies and other home-made goodies.  Every week their signs will announce new arrivals like green peanuts, peaches, okra, corn, local blueberries and pumpkins.  Some even open to sell Christmas trees and wreaths.

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Yesterday was a perfect day to be out on Lake Norman.  My husband and I decided to go north as far as we could, touring the coastline clear up the Catawba River where civilization is hardly evident.  I imagine this is what all of Lake Norman used to look like.  Along the way we saw lot after lot of exposed, red dirt construction sites. 

Since its completion in 1963, Lake Norman has been a magnet for abundant development, from million-dollar mansions and sprawling apartment complexes to shopping malls and public parks.  Along the way, it has suffered its share of growing pains.  Today, all four counties and the towns that encompass Lake Norman are independently and jointly focusing on curbing growth or at the very least controlling and directing it.  Here is a summary of who has oversight of what, some of the most notable efforts to deal with our growth and links to the various town and county websites for more detailed information:

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We like to party, we Lake Norman and Mooresville folks.  I guess that's why our celebrations for the 4th of July expand an entire week!  When you combine beautiful summer weather, a huge lake full of boats of all kinds, fireworks, picnics and a patriotic celebration like the 4th of July I think we do have the "Perfect Storm" for partying; especially here in the patriotic state of North Carolina.  

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