The Reserve

The Reserve, Chapel Hill NC - wooded community real estate, minutes from UNC

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Looking west from the entrance to The Reserve in Chapel Hill, the tree covered rolling land drops away for about a mile to the protected margin along Mason Creek, the eastern city limits of Chapel Hill. In winter, beyond the creek valley, one can see the skyline of Chapel Hill through the trees. For those who work in Chapel Hill, The Reserve is one of the most convenient communities outside the city limits. Built mostly in the late 1990s, home designs in The Reserve take full advantage of the hilly wooded terraine. Homes are larger than the average for the area, from 3500 sq ft up to many over 5000 sq ft. Prices range from $450,000 upwards with an average price of over $600,000. If you value a peaceful wooded setting with a short commute to UNC, The Reserve should be on your introductory tour of the area.

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

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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.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

click to expandHUNT'S RESERVE - Morganscliff in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Sunday, February 17, 2008

click to expandThe Reserve - Chimeneas in Orange County - Chapel Hill, NC
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Thursday, January 24, 2008

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Friday, July 14, 2006

Landscaping Value quantified

Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a household's energy consumption for heating and cooling. Computer models devised by the U.S. Department of Energy predict that the proper placement of only three trees will save an average household between $100 and $250 in energy costs annually.

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Sunday, July 09, 2006

Plants and Landscape Design add Curb Appeal home value for your Chapel Hill nc real estate

Top reasons people garden: To be outdoors (44%); to be around beautiful things (42%); relax and escape the pressures of everyday life (39%); stay active and get exercise (35%). Source: American Demographics, Roper Report.

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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Increase the value of your Chapel Hill home in the Reserve at Chapel Hill with Plants and Landscaping

In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate. Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening Association.

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Thursday, May 18, 2006

click to expandHomes sold in in the 12 months prior to May 2006 The Reserve | Chapel Hill in Orange County NC ( more...)


Monday, May 08, 2006

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Monday, April 10, 2006

The Reserve Chapel Hill nc Landscape Design Tips

Trees and Shrubs for the Four Seasons. Let's discuss some specific examples of planting trees and shrubs to create year-round interest in a yard.

While floral color reigns triumphant at the beginning of the growing season, at its end it is foliage color that is king. I have collected a number of resources on the best fall foliage trees, including the must-have maples, and the best shrubs and vines for fall color, but here I would like to draw your attention to two plants in particular that are useful -- and overlooked -- in extending the fall foliage season.

I love the exquisite harvest colors of autumn and feel the fall foliage season is too short-lived. To get a jump on the fall foliage display, plant sumac shrubs, which usher in the autumn season well before the maples. Sumac's fall foliage will help bridge the gap between the last rose of sharon bloom and the first hint of color on your maples.

But don't stop there! The best color of the maples will be gone part way through October, so you also need a fall foliage specimen that takes the torch from the maples and carries it a bit closer to the winter season. Oak trees will do just that, albeit usually with less flare than the incomparable maple trees. David Beaulieu  http://landscaping.about.com/cs/designexamples1/a/home_landscape.htm

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Monday, March 27, 2006

Landscape Design could be Your Best Home Improvement Investment in the Reserve in Chapel Hill nc

Spending 5 percent of the total value of your home on landscaping, and doing it wisely, you can add 15 percent or more to the value of your home.  Smart Money magazine March 2003

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Saturday, March 25, 2006

Chapel Hill  Landscape Design Tips Back Yards for 4-Season Interest

Trees and Shrubs for the Four Seasons. Let's discuss some specific examples of planting trees and shrubs to create year-round interest in a yard.

But alas, despite your best efforts to prolong the fall foliage season, winter will surely come, eventually. What then? What do you have to work with once the trees have dropped their leaves and the spring blooming period is still months away? Indeed, winter poses the greatest challenge to the goal of achieving year-round interest on your landscape.

As remarked above, your choices for color are more limited in winter than in the other seasons. With the exception provided by evergreen trees and shrubs, the winter landscape is largely dominated by the colors, white, grey and brown. That is not to say that you do not have some choices. Red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Allemans') has an attractive reddish bark. A patch of fiery red osier dogwood against a backdrop of pristine snow makes for an unforgettable winter scene. David Beaulieu  http://landscaping.about.com/cs/designexamples1/a/home_landscape.htm

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Saturday, March 18, 2006

Landscape Design Tips Back Yards for 4-Season Interest in The Reserve in Chapel Hill nc

The Best Back Yards Have Something to Offer in Each of the Four Seasons
Have you noticed that we are demanding more and more out of our landscapes? For the upscale, this may take the form of outdoor kitchens with all the amenities of home, or, perhaps, large in-ground swimming pools with jacuzzis built right into them. For the average person, the trend is toward something a bit more modest: namely, landscaping back yards for 4-season interest.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Program for Stress Reduction for landscape plantings

Successful colorscaping accepts there is no perfect planting site and builds upon given parameters. Steps to follow include:
1) Site analysis for temperature, light, water, and soil characteristics.
2) Proper adjustment of beds to reduce/prevent nutrition and water stress.
3) Selection of proper plant species for specific sites, including rotation of plants for specific time periods.
Paybacks include more attractive color, less maintenance requirements, and more satisfaction from your home.

For more infornmation on landscape design for your home and the value of your real estate, consult the free information available from the North Carolina Extension service.  http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/landscape-index.html

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Friday, January 13, 2006

Curb Appeal is the important first step in selling your Chapel Hill home

Assuming everything is basically sound and working in the home, what are some things a homeowner can do to increase its ‘curb appeal’?

Beyond any doubt, the best investment you can make is new paint. Painting can make a room or an exterior façade look brand-new, and totally transform the look and feel of a room or the entire residence. It is always wise to be somewhat restrained when choosing colors for a home-staging paint project. Avoid choosing colors that are too individual or flashy and favor neutral colors and schemes. This does not mean painting everything white, however. Use subtle color schemes to accentuate the home's strengths and minimize weaknesses. Dark colors, for example, tend to make a room feel smaller, while lighter colors and pastels can make a room feel bigger. There is another benefit to painting as well: the process of preparing the interior or exterior surfaces of a home for painting automatically forces one to go over the entire area receiving paint in great detail, and this can often expose items or areas requiring repair. It seems you always discover where the caulking has let go, where the rotten shingle is, where the gutter leaks when you are getting ready to paint. Keep in mind that as unexciting as such maintenance repairs are, it is always preferable to discover and deal with these items yourself, before the real estate agent (or worse, the prospective buyer) points them out to you!

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Expert tips for selling your home in the Reserve Chapel Hill nc

- Unify the accent pieces and details in your home. Replace old lampshades, bedspreads and bath towels and coordinate matching area rugs, pillows and candles throughout all rooms
- Try to make a child's room minimally personal and make sure it is safe
- Always test your doorbell to be certain it is in good working order
- Move your best pieces of furniture toward the front of each room and your least attractive pieces toward the back

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Wednesday, January 11, 2006

"Aquascaping might add 15% value to your Reserve in Chapwel Hill nc home, and it's tax deductible"

Commercial water features are also great for business. Landscape your business into a beautiful natural environment with waterfalls and calming streams for your customers to enjoy. Whether you want to make the area more beautiful or you want to create a fun recreational setting, water features will greatly improve your business. Make your business a place that attracts customers and keeps them coming back. Skyline Landscaping    http://www.skylineponds.com/aquascapes.html 

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