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Welcome to Chapel Hill







Chapel Hill NC was named for the New Hope Chapel, which stood upon a hill in what is now the center of the 21 square miles of Chapel Hill NC real estate. Town lots were auctioned in 1793 when work began on the first building of the university. Many of those original lots are now in the Chapel Hill Historic District.

Today, Chapel Hill is anything but a typical southern town. In fact, some say it's really not southern at all, with so many residents coming from other parts of the country and around the world. The population of just over 50,000 is diverse, consisting of professors, students, business people and retirees from all over the world. Some describe Chapel Hill as having the best of small town living in a unique cosmopolitan environment.

In addition to the prominence of the nation's first state university, another attractive feature of downtown Chapel Hill is Franklin Street, named after Benjamin Franklin. This is the most vibrant downtown in the state. Day and night, the streets are filled with people enjoying a multitude of shopping, dining and entertainment options.

Vicky Olive of Piedmont Preferred Realty, Inc. is an independent real estate broker serving individuals who value expert representation in their search for a distinctive home and North Carolina lifestyle. Vicky will be pleased to introduce you to the communities around Chapel Hill, Jordan Lake and Chatham County.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the TRIANGLE MLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Vicky Olive are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. © 2002 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All rights reserved.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Sunrooms to capture Solar Heat

Sunrooms can feature sloped and/or overhead glass, but is not recommended for the Austin area. A sunroom will function adequately without overhead or sloped glazing. Due to long hot summers in this area, it is important to use adequate ventilation to let the heat out. Sloped or overhead glazing is also a maintenance concern. Due to the intensity of weather conditions for glazing facing the full .i.ventilation: passive design and brunt of the sun and rain, seals between the gazing panels need to be of extremely high material and installation quality.

A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.



Monday, October 13, 2008

Passive solar systems tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill NC

An isolated gain system has its integral parts separate from the main living area of a house. Examples are a sunroom and a convective loop through an air collector to a storage system in the house. The ability to isolate the system from the primary living areas is the point of distinction for this type of system. (See Figure 3)

The isolated gain system will utilize 15 - 30% of the sunlight striking the glazing toward heating the adjoining living areas. Solar energy is also retained in the sunroom itself.

Sunrooms (or solar greenhouses) employ a combination of direct gain and indirect gain system features. Sunlight entering the sunroom is retained in the thermal mass and air of the room. Sunlight is brought into the house by means of conduction through a shared mass wall in the rear of the sunroom, or by vents that permit the air between the sunroom and living space to be exchanged by convection.

The use of a south facing air collector to naturally convect air into a storage area is a variation on the active solar system air collector. These are passive collectors. Convective air collectors are located lower than the storage area so that the heated air generated in the collector naturally rises into the storage area and is replaced by return air from the lower cooler section of the storage area. Heat can be released from the storage area either by opening vents that access the storage by mechanical means (fans), or by conduction if the storage is built into the house.

A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.



Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Passive Solar Design Introduction

Solar energy is a radiant heat source that causes natural processes upon which all life depends. Some of the natural processes can be managed through building design in a manner that helps heat and cool the building. The basic natural processes that are used in passive solar energy are the thermal energy flows associated with radiation, conduction, and natural convection. When sunlight strikes a building, the building materials can reflect, transmit, or absorb the solar radiation. Additionally, the heat produced by the sun causes air movement that can be predictable in designed spaces. These basic responses to solar heat lead to design elements, material choices and placements that can provide heating and cooling effects in a home.

Passive solar energy means that mechanical means are not employed to utilize solar energy. Passive Solar Guidelines: greenbuilder.com

A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.



Sunday, September 28, 2008

How can I stay informed about solar? One of the best ways to stay informed with the latest solar-related insight, analysis, news, and breakthroughs is through the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine. Learn more and subscribe at solartoday.org.

A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill


Green Building Tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill

What solar rebates are available? Find a comprehensive list of federal, state, and local incentives to encourage people in your community to go solar. The federal incentives are currently set to expire at the end of 2008. State incentives vary by state. Some states don't have any incentives, others are more generous.

How is solar energy used in my community? Attend the ASES National Solar Tour to find out how some of the people in your community are using solar energy to reduce their monthly utility bills and to tackle climate change. Tour attendees gain first-hand feedback from neighbors on costs, benefits, tips, and what going solar has meant for them.

Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 20 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.


Green Building Tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill

What solar rebates are available? Find a comprehensive list of federal, state, and local incentives to encourage people in your community to go solar. The federal incentives are currently set to expire at the end of 2008. State incentives vary by state. Some states don't have any incentives, others are more generous.

How is solar energy used in my community? Attend the ASES National Solar Tour to find out how some of the people in your community are using solar energy to reduce their monthly utility bills and to tackle climate change. Tour attendees gain first-hand feedback from neighbors on costs, benefits, tips, and what going solar has meant for them.

Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.



Sunday, September 21, 2008

Wooded lots in Deer Mountain west of Jordan Lake near Chapel Hill

If you are a lake enthusiast and you want to live on a private wooded community, then you will want to consider the new community of Deer Mountain west of Jordan Lake south of Chapel Hill. Just a 20 minute drive to Jordan Lake's nearest public access area. You can even have room for your boat with no covenants to limit its storage or placement on your lot. Lots are large and some have a hill top view. This promoting green community offers wooded privacy.

Because we saw a need for having lots available for those who may also just want to live simply, we have set the square footage minimums lower than is usual for this area to allow for the option of more sustainable living. The primarily mature hardwoods found in Deer Mountain beckons you to choose a home style that creates a continuity with the outdoor space. There is an opportunity here for creating inspiring artist's spaces.

The community infrastructure is designed to minimize maintenance. Utilities are all underground. The roads are paved and built to NC DOT standards.

 


Green Home Air Quality Tips from Deer Mountain Pittsboro near Chapel Hill NC

When building your home, be aware of carpet and paint types, as they will affect the home’s air quality. Natural fiber carpets are best, but if at all possible it is preferable that other flooring (such as wood or bamboo) is chosen. Painting with low-toxic paints will reduce the amount of toxins in the air, which will improve the overall quality of the home. Be sure to have a good ventilation system as well, since this will keep outdoor pollutants from entering the home and will keep indoor air quality at a high level

[Deer Mountain Tips for Green Homes, Solar Homes and Passive Solar Homes in Chapel Hill NC and green communities in Chatham County NC. Bring your own Builder for Land and lots for sale in Chatham County NC]


Thursday, September 18, 2008

A community of private wooded home sites just minutes from Carrboro & Chapel Hill

Bring your own Builder to Deer Mountain Pittsboro, near Chapel Hill

Deer Mountain encourages you to bring your own builder and gives you the option of building in your own time frame. We will be glad to assist you in connecting with a builder who will work best with your needs, preferences, and budget in mind. We've made our job to get to know local builders, to know their strengths and building approaches, so when you share with us what you value in a builder, we will be able to quickly narrow your search to a few who you should then meet and interview so that you can decide for yourself who will be your best partner.

We invite you to consider Deer Mountain community and reap the benefits of building a home that expresses your values in a wooded private setting. Have trhe home you want and easy access to all the things that make our neck of the woods to be so appealing like UNC campus, UNC Hospitals, the lifestyle of Carrboro’s Weaver Street Market & Carrboro Art Center and the quaint town of Pittsboro.



Thursday, September 04, 2008

Announcing a New Community promoting Green in Chatham County near Chapel Hill - Deer Mountain

Imagine a community of long private driveways, some longer than others, leading to homes on large private wooded lots, some with hilltop views, only six miles from Chapel Hill, just 1 mile into Orange county line, in sought after North Chatham county. In this community of 17 home-sites with a range of features from south facing to accommodate a solar home to lots with hilltop views, you can select your own builder or let us connect you to one that will meet your requirements. The covenants have been written to maximize privacy, affording the greatest usability (whether you wish to have a garden, a larger or a smaller yard, these choices will be yours), and encouraging lot purchasers to take advantage of “green” technology that is people friendly and environmentally responsible. Your design is strictly your choice in Deer Mountain.

Lot DetailDeer Mountain VisionDeer Mountain MapBring your own BuilderA green community of private wooded home sites just minutes from Carrboro & Chapel Hill



Tuesday, July 29, 2008

1122 Lakeview - Walker's Landing, Lake Orange, Cedar Grove, NC

Lakeshore Home - Lake Orange log home. Your vacation home or primary place of residence. Gorgeous lake view. Screened porch. Huge Basement with hobby, office AND workshop spaces. Two full baths, 2 half baths. Gourmet kitchen, large two story living room w/lake view. All large bedrooms, with master on main with its very own sitting room. All furnishings convey - Buyer choice. A true gem of a property!

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Lot 13 Walkers Landing - Walker's Landing, Lake Orange, Cedar Grove, NC

Private Lakeshore lot on Lake Orange - Vacation home, retirement home or family home on the lake within 40 minutes of UNC, Duke and RTP. Lake Orange is the prettiest small lake we know of in the area. It is a very private location, a hidden gem, yet still close enough to work or be involved in activities in Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Durham. Private soil scientist evaluated the lot as a 3BD conventional.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

click to expandThe Preserve at Jordan Lake - Bear Tree in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandDeer Mountain in Chatham County - Pittsboro, NC
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click to expandSilver Creek - San Juan in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandBriarcliff - Brigham in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandChurton Grove - Cobalt Ridge in Orange County - Hillsborough, NC
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Sunday, March 30, 2008

click to expandLake Hogan Farms - Bayview in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandHUNT'S RESERVE - Morganscliff in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandHistoric District - Campbell in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandHeartwood - Blackwood Mountain in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandAvalon Park - Celtic in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandSpring Valley - Waterside in Orange County - Carrboro, NC
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click to expandColony Lake - Standish in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandTreetop - Estes in Orange County - Carrboro, NC
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click to expandCedars/Bolin Forest - Stable in Orange County - Carrboro, NC
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click to expandCarrboro - Oak in Orange County - Carrboro, NC
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Saturday, March 29, 2008

click to expandRidge Springs - Craig in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandLegend Oaks - Legend Oaks in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandGovernors Club - Morehead in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Monday, March 24, 2008

click to expandThe Oaks - Nottingham in Durham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandArgonne Hills - Boulder Lane in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandArcadia - Circadian Way in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

click to expandThe Trails - Overland Passage in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

click to expandOaks Villas - Helmsdale in Durham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandCoventry - Essex in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandGovernors Club - Hoey in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Monday, March 17, 2008

click to expandCarrboro - High in Orange County - Carrboro, NC
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click to expandWolfs Pond - Wolfs in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandOaks Villas - Helmsdale in Durham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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click to expandGovernors Village - Fountain in Chatham County - Chapel Hill, NC
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