Biltmore Appreciates Our Homeowners!

When building a house we realize it is more then just a house.  It truly is a home where memories are made, holidays are celebrated, where kids mark the walls through the years to track how tall they are and where parents see their kids grow up and then move out (hopefully right)!  

Biltmore has been honored to build homes for so many special people (over 350 in the Triangle) through the years as many times we gain new friends as we get to know them and their families.  The ultimate compliment is when a homeowner sells their current Biltmore Home to move into another.  Bottom line is we appreciate our homeowners and know that without them we would just be building houses rather then a home! 

We appreciate our homeowners who provide us with testimonials because they are the best sales and marketing people that we have.  Cynthia Crummey who recently moved into a new home in Snow Hill Preserve said, "I chose a Biltmore Home's because they take great pride in their craftsmanship which is readily apparent when you walk into any of their homes. Working with Biltmore to construct my new home was such a pleasure! They were more than willing to work with me to customize my plans. I love my home and would recommend Biltmore to my family and friends with confidence."  Thank you for that Cynthia because we appreciate the kind words.  To read more Biltmore homeowner testimonials please click here.  

At Biltmore we do not claim to be perfect as no one ever is but we do promise to be honest and work with our homeowners the best we can to keep them happy Biltmore customers for years to come, whether it be their first Biltmore Home or their third!

Please contact us and let us know how we can help you build memories in a new home!

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore

The Factory is just another reason to live in Heritage Wake Forest!

How would you like to live right down the street from a place that's tag line is Eat, Shop, Play? Sounds like the perfect place to be!  Well if you live in Heritage Wake Forest then such a place is right down the street at The Factory!

The Factory is a place that is perfect for the entire family.  Just take a look at some of the many activities The Factory has to offer (taken from The Factory website):

• The Polar Ice House, featuring twin ice sheets, full service snack bar, and birthday party rooms.
  
• The MVP Sports Center indoor soccer facility hosting leagues, camps, and instruction.
  
• The Factory Ballpark baseball/softball complex comprised of six fields and a large field house. Operated by Capital City Baseball.
  
• YMCA at The Factory.
  
• Klok's School of Martial Arts, Destiny Dance Institute, indoor batting cages and basketball at MVP Sports Center, Works of Clay pottery painting, and Progressive Music Center.
  
• Delicious Skateboard Shop and The Factory Skateboard Park, a huge indoor/outdoor skate park with all the trimmings.
  
• Great local restaurants including Village Deli, Las Palmas, and Sweet Loralee Pastries.
  
• Shopping for the entire family at retail locations Silly Goose, Planetary Nutrition, Victory Trophies & Gifts, Lily Mae's Jewelry & Gifts, and the Factory Pro Shop.
  
• Three Oaks photography to take care of all your photography needs.
  
• Seasonal events such as Breakfast with Santa, Ice Cream with the Easter Bunny, the Boys and Girls Club art contest, and the Factory 5k.
  
• Spacious common areas both indoor and out with big screen televisions to catch great sporting events and free wi-fi internet access.
  

When we talk to many of the homeowners who move to Heritage Wake Forest they mention that being so close to The Factory was a main reason and we can see why!

Biltmore Homes is proud to be building in the Heritage Knoll section so if you are interested in living so close to a family fun place like The Factory please contact us and let us show you what is available or what we can build you!

Hope to see you at The Factory - look for us in the batting cages as we love to get our swings in!

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore

Information on First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Anywhere the Biltmore crew goes these days it seems the number 1 question we get asked is about the First Time Homebuyers Tax credit especially since the December 1, 2009 deadline looms closer. Again here are the details on the tax credit:

$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance

• The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
  
• The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
  
• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
  
• The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
  
• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
  

Biltmore has some great floor plans that are priced right for the first time homebuyers in all five of our neighborhoods but the tax credit is only available until December 1 so don't miss out on this great opportunity.  The best resource to learn more is the Federal Housing Tax Credit website so go there to learn more or contact Biltmore Homes as we would be happy to assist you!

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore

Neighborhood Feature - Snow Hill Preserve

How would a new home neighborhood sound that was tucked back into the woods surrounded by natures beauty but yet only minutes away from Downtown Durham, Duke and Research Triangle Park?  Well look no further then Snow Hill Preserve!  Biltmore Homes is proud to be the exclusive builder of Snow Hill Preserve located in North Durham.  Snow Hill Preserve features awesome Biltmore Energy Star certified floor plans priced from the low $200's to the mid $300's.  

Just across the road from Little River Reservoir, Snow Hill Preserve offers quiet country living in a peaceful, natural setting. In the vicinity, Historic Southern homes and working farms dot the countryside. The nearby Little River provides a natural habitat for several species of wildlife while the reservoir serves as a gathering place for visitors to get out and enjoy nature. On both sides of the river there are rich forests, meadows and wide-open spaces that give this area a distinct rural feel, though in reality the best part of this neighborhood is that it is only minutes from Duke and downtown Durham.  

Snow Hill currently has the Irlington inventory home available and then it will be down to only 10 lots left to pick out your home site, floor plan, selections and build the house of your dreams! To learn more about Snow Hill Preserve please click here and for a personal tour of Snow Hill Preserve please contact us as we would enjoy the opportunity to show you around this great neighborhood.

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore 

Yes You Save Money With An Energy Star Home - And Here Is How!

As more and more home buyers are getting familiar with Energy Star and its features and benefits, the biggest question Biltmore gets asked is "how does it actually save me money"? Well here is a good breakdown that shows an example of how an Energy Star home priced at $300,000 lowers your monthly costs!

Through better construction techniques and the use of energy efficient features, your Energy Star home offers lower total monthly costs (mortgage plus utility bills) than typical new homes of the same and even lower sale prices.

This is correct, lower monthly costs than a lower priced home!

Standard New Home Energy Star Home
$300,000 Base Sales Price $300,000
$0 Energy Upgrades $5,000
$1796 Monthly Mortgage* $1826
$214 Monthly Utilities* $160
$2010 Total Monthly Housing Costs $1986
$0 Yearly Savings $288

Total Mortgage Life Savings $8,640
* = 30 YEAR 10% DOWN 7% APR * Utility costs based on current prices

So yes you do get lower total monthly housing costs & along with the below benefits of an Energy Star Home: 

• More Comfortable and Quieter
• Higher Resale Value
• Third Party Quality Verification 
• Healthier Indoor Air Quality 
• Lower Maintenance 
• Helps Protect the Environment 

Before you buy your next home consider your Total Monthly Costs and we feel certain you will see the benefits of owning a Biltmore certified Energy Star Home!

Biltmore Homes is proud to be an Energy Star certified builder as please contact Biltmore for a personal tour of one of our homes to see the features of Energy Star up close and personal.

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore