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Kelly Hargesheimer and his Household returned to Edmond, Oklahoma in 2020 after living away since 2009

Living in Oklahoma··28 August 2026·28 min

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Kelly Hargesheimer and his Household returned to Edmond, Oklahoma in 2020 after living away since 2009. The biggest reason? Edmond Public Schools offered the special-needs support their child needed — including the SOAR program and a one-on-one aid — that made it possible for him to complete high school.-In this episode of Living in Edmond Oklahoma, Kelly shares:✅ Why the move back was completely worth it for their Household✅ What it’s like for someone with a wilderness-guide background (Boundary Waters canoe trips and Lake Superior sea kayaking) to live on the edge of a fast-growing city✅ Favorite parks (they got married at Hafer Park), trails, dog parks, and day getaways✅ Honest thoughts on traffic, rapid growth, BBQ, Hideaway Pizza, and the local craft-beer scene✅ How his company, Cross Timbers Forestry, helps rural landowners and HOAs with wildlife habitat improvement and wildfire-risk reduction - 🌲 Kelly’s business (wildlife habitat & wildfire risk reduction) - Website: CrossTimbersForestry.com - Phone: 405-652-6998-If you or someone you know is considering a move to Edmond or the Oklahoma City metro for better schools, outdoor access, or a balance of city services without the big-city feel, this conversation gives real-life perspective from someone who chose it for the right reasons.-🎙️ Discuss Your Move to Edmond / Oklahoma City with Josh & Team👨🏻‍💻 Book a Video Consultation: https://calendly.com/joshbarnett☎️ Sales Number: 405-369-8202📬 Email: info@AppreciationRealty.com☎️ Office: 888-560-3964 ext. 474🪪 Edmond / Oklahoma City Realtor & eXp Realty Sponsor Josh Barnett-🏡 Current preferred homes: Homes with Land and Pools in the Oklahoma City Metro → https://myre.io/0nOCIkQNDkuc -📊 Oklahoma Market Info → https://www.oklearnmore.com/market-report.php -🚨 Josh’s Amazon Store (I earn a commission – thank you for your support)https://a.co/d/05RQXix9-📝 DisclaimersThis podcast episode is not personalized advice for the listener and does not create a brokerage relationship. Josh Barnett is an affiliate marketer and earns income from affiliate links. Any product or link is not a direct referral or endorsement — each person must research on their own. Views and opinions are Josh’s own and not necessarily those of eXp Realty or the Team / Referral Agents. All results may vary; these are not guarantees or warranties. This is not legal, title, inspection, banking, or financing advice — verify all information independently. Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.-#LivingInEdmond #EdmondOklahoma #MovingToOklahoma #JoshBarnett #eXpRealty