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.

Practical solutions to reducing your Hillsborough Orange County NC home energy costs revolve around taking a whole-house approach.

This view looks at your Hillsborough NC house as a group of interdependent parts. Selecting energy-efficient equipment and products for your home and maintaining systems to perform at higher efficiency can reduce energy costs.
Sometimes an extra expense up front results in energy savings for the long term. When purchasing heating and cooling equipment, look for high Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings and the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
The heating and cooling system is the greatest user of energy dollars in the home. According the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), 44 percent of your utility bill typically goes for heating and cooling.
An energy-efficient furnace or air conditioning system combined with appropriate weatherization, insulation, proper maintenance and thermostat settings can cut pollution and energy bills. Use of a programmable thermostat enables you to adjust the heat and cooling according to a pre-set schedule. You don't operate the system as much when a part of the house is not occupied or when you are asleep. Set your thermostat as high as comfortable in the summer and as low as comfortable in the winter.
Replacing or cleaning filters and cleaning warm-air registers or baseboard heaters helps them to operate more efficiently. Insulate duct systems, roofs and walls and choose windows that minimize air leaks.
Opening draperies or shades on south-facing windows during the day and closing them at night helps reduce the chill from cold windows, during the heating season. Or, close curtains or drapes on south and west-facing windows during the day when cooling is important.