Hillsborough - Hillsborough NC real estate - North Carolina Homes for Sale

Real estate in Hillsborough North Carolina ranges from historic homes in the Hillsborough Historic District to new developments in the countryside. Historic Hillsborough is sometimes referred to as a museum without walls. The boundaries for Hillsborough were laid out in 1754, where the Great Indian Trading Path crossed the Eno River. You can visit the reconstructed Occaneechi village in the original riverside site within a block of the Orange County courthouse.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hillsborough Historic District boasts more than 100 late 18th century and early 19th Century structures still standing. The residents appreciate the quaintness and friendliness of their small town, but also enjoy its fast, convenient access to other Triangle cities via Interstate 85 and Interstate 40. Hillsboro is only a 15 minute commute to Duke University and Duke Medical center to the east and about 15 to 20 minute commute to UNC and Chapel Hill to the south.

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 Hillsborough and Orange County NC communities.

Tips on air conditioning to lower your energy bill and to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County home
Visit VickyOlive.com for a collection of tips to reduce home energy costs to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County home

• Consider window fans, ceiling fans, or whole-house fans, which use much less power, as an alternative to air conditioners. • Set air conditioners to the highest comfortable setting during the day; 78 degrees works for most people.
• Shut your air conditioner off when you're not going to be home for an extended period.
• Air conditioners work to remove humidity so save moisture-making jobs like dishwashing, laundry, and bathing for early mornings or nighttime when it's cooler.
• Window air conditioners are designed to cool one room only. Use the right sized unit.
• For every two degrees you raise your central air conditioner setting, you'll reduce your cooling costs about 5 percent.
• The outdoor unit of an air conditioner should be kept free from plants, dirt, or grass clippings that will interfere with air circulation. Wash the coil periodically with a garden hose.
• Shade the outdoor air conditioning unit if possible. A unit in the sun will use up to 5 percent more energy than one in the shade.
• In homes with central air conditioning, furniture or drapes should not block air registers.
• Keep heat-producing appliances such as lamps and televisions away from the thermostat.
Reducing Home Energy Costs

Tips on air conditioning to lower your energy bill and to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County homeVisit VickyOlive.com for a collection of tips to reduce home energy costs to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County home

Tips on air conditioning to lower your energy bill and to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County home
Visit VickyOlive.com for a collection of tips to reduce home energy costs to increase the real estate value of your Hillsborough, Orange County home