Happy Holidays from Biltmore Homes!

From all of us at Biltmore Homes we wish you and your family a very Happy Holidays!  We have enjoyed welcoming many new families as Biltmore homeowners in 2008 and are glad they are now part of the Biltmore Homes family.

As we turn the page on 2008 we look forward to everyone having a very prosperous 2009. When it comes to the real estate market we are confident 2009 will be a rebound year as the perfect storm of government action, low interest rates, Raleigh/the Triangle being one of the countries #1 places to live and amazing deals on new homes in award-winning communities will hopefully make 2009 the year to buy that new dream home!  When you do decide to build a new home, whether it is on your own lot or in one of the current Biltmore neighborhoods, we do hope you will consider Biltmore Homes!

Again Happy Holidays and Cheers to 2009!

- The Biltmore Homes Team 

Raleigh-Cary Named Best Large City To Do Business!

In today's challenging economic times don't you want to live in a place that is recognized as the top place to do business?  Well of course you do...we all do!  A top business environment means many things including good jobs, good entrepreneurial spirit, good growth of people moving into the area, a good local economy, good innovation, good networking and good culture to name just a few "good" things that go along with a great place to do business!

Well Raleigh-Cary is considered to be "the best large city in the U.S. to do business, according to newgeography.com, a Web site devoted to analyzing and discussing places where people live and work."   This latest honor is another reason why Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle is a great place to live, work and play.  

Here is an excerpt from the article from newgeography.com - 

Here Come the Carolinas

"The other big winners this year are concentrated in the Carolinas. Like Texas, these two states are being fed by varied economies. Certainly, technology companies have been a factor here, many of them in Raleigh-Cary, N.C., which ranked No. 1, up six places, on our list of largest metro areas. Finance has played a large part, too, with Charlotte (No. 5), up 18 places, emerging as the big but low-cost, family-friendly alternative to the New York financial center.

Demographics are a big part of the story here. Our analysis from Praxis Strategy Group shows that Raleigh and Charlotte, are among the biggest magnets for young, educated workers, particularly those in their late 20s and early 30s.

"People are coming here for basic reasons and taking their families with them," observes Sociologist John D. Kasarda, director of the Kenan Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "They are coming for jobs, particularly from the Northeast, and an affordable quality of life."

All this "good" news in this great area means that this buyers market will not last forever so take advantage of the amazing real estate prices and low interest rates while you can.

 

Click here  to read the WRAL story about Raleigh-Cary being the best large city to do business in!

Don't Miss Out On Biltmore Holiday Pricing At South Lakes

Biltmore Homes has 5 amazing homes currently available at special holiday pricing at South Lakes - but hurry because the holiday special pricing only lasts until January 15, 2009.  If you are in the market for a home then now is a great time to take advantage of low interest rates and amazing home prices at South Lakes.  

Biltmore currently has 5 showcase inventory homes available at holiday special pricing.  Homes included are:

• The Williamston   Lot 9
• The Irlington   Lot 10
• The Whitley   Lot 17
• The Williamston   Lot 30
• The Whitley Lot 33

All these Biltmore Homes can be viewed in detail on the Biltmore website and remember all these homes are Energy Star Certified and come with a 6 year North Carolina RWC warranty! South Lakes is Fuquay Varina's first master planned community.  South Lakes combines small town charm combined with all the amenities of today's active lifestyle.  South Lakes is situated amid 5 stocked lakes and 120 acres of open space and greenway.  South Lakes is conveniently located only 15 miles from Downtown Raleigh off US 401.  Biltmore Homes offers 20 great floor plans priced from the $240's to $300's at South Lakes.  Great inventory and pre-sale opportunities are available so contact Biltmore Homes today and let us personally show you around this great neighborhood and our homes!

Why Buy Energy Star Homes?

Biltmore Homes is proud to be an Energy Star certified builder.  Not familiar to Energy Star homes?  Well here is some basic information on why you need to make sure the next home you buy is Energy Star certified!

• Energy Star homes reduce utility bills as save 15% or more on your monthly utility bills. Plus Progress Energy and Duke Power reward Energy Star homeowners with an additional 5% discount off all your electric bills!
• Energy Star homes offer a low maintenance home with advantages like energy efficient windows and tight construction.
• Energy Star home are likely to have higher resale values regardless of how long you own your home.  A recent EPA study revealed that the savings you get with an Energy Star home can add $8,400 to the market value of your home.
• Energy Star homes have healthier indoor air quality and help the environment.
• Energy Star homes are more comfortable and quieter because of better insulated walls, sealed ducts and properly sized mechanical systems.  
• All Biltmore Energy Star Certified homes are inspected and tested by Southern Energy Management so you can be certain that your home meets all the requirements through an objective party.

Today's News and Observer business section has a great article on Energy Star homes as Click Here to read and learn more about the benefits of an Energy Star home.