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 for Lighting your Hillsborough home to increase its real estate value

¨ Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and delay turning on lights until later in the day. Using high-gloss paint can help as well.

¨ Keep lamps away from thermostats; the heat produced can cause your furnace to run less than needed or your air conditioner more than needed.

¨ Replace an incandescent outdoor light or high-intensity floodlight with a high-pressure sodium fixture. The bulbs will last longer, use less energy, and handle temperature extremes better.

¨ Use low-voltage lighting kits to light walkways, patios and decks. The soft light will also attract fewer annoying insects.

¨ Read light bulb packages carefully. Watts measure the amount of energy needed; lumens measure how much light a bulb produces. Energy-saving bulbs produce more lumens per watt of electricity used.