So Tell Me About Your Weather in Raleigh and the Triangle?

Weather seems to be a hot topic these days!  Or should we say cold topic because the other day the news said that 49 of the 50 US states has snow on the ground.  With the amount of snow piled up in much of the country this winter weather is indeed a popular topic of conversation. 

Anytime we spend on-site weather always seem to be a top 3 reason why out of town people want to move to North Carolina and the Triangle.  So let us try to answer your "What is the weather like here in the Triangle?" question:

• There are many different sites you can look at and here are just a couple that will give you a good overview of the weather history:
• Weather Channel   
• City Rating 
• Wunderground
• The average temperature in the winter months is never below freezing.  That is good news because it means we do not get a lot of snow.  There will be the occasional snowstorm like we had a couple weeks ago but overall the snow storms here are small and few and far between.
• Check out the spring and fall average temperatures because you will like them.  Those 2 seasons make a couple cold weeks in the winter and a couple hot weeks in the summer totally worth it!
• Yes the summer can get hot and humid but then again so does Chicago and we don't have to deal with the snow they get.  Not to mention the Triangle is close to some of the best beaches in the entire country.  So when the heat wave comes we say hit the beach!
• Raleigh average annual rainfall is 44.7 inches per year.
• Raleigh average annual snowfall is 2.4 inches per year.
• Raleigh average temperature is 59.8 degrees F.
• The average low temperature is 47 degrees F.
• The average high temperature is 70 degrees F. 

We love the weather here.  We get the change of seasons but we don't get any season too hard or long.  So if you are moving from out of town we are confident you will love our North Carolina weather.  And when you are looking to move let Biltmore Homes build you that perfect new home in one of our five new home communities!

Built For Life!

- Team Biltmore 

Importance of Interest rates!

So by now we have all heard a lot about the record low interest rates.  And we all want the recession to end soon so that the economy starts growing again but the low interest rates caused by the recession do make it a great time to buy a new home.

In doing some research we found a good article on About.com on why interest rates are so important to the economy.  Here are some highlights from the article that well help us all learn more about interest rates:

"Interest rates control the flow of money in the economy. High interest rates curb inflation, but also slow down the economy. Low interest rates stimulate the economy, but could lead to inflation. Therefore, you need to know not only whether rates are increasing or decreasing, but what other economic indicators are saying.


The most direct impact interest rates have is on your home mortgage. If interest rates are relatively high, your loan payments will be greater. If you are buying a home, this means you can afford a less expensive home. Even if you are not in the market, your home value will not rise and could even decline during times of high interest rates.

On the other hand, high interest rates curb inflation. This means the price of other goods like food and gasoline will stay low, and your paycheck will go further. If you were smart enough to lock in a fixed-interest loan at a low rate, your income will stretch even more."


If you want to learn more about interest rates or speak with a Biltmore preferred lender please contact us and we can put you in touch.  If you are thinking about purchasing a new home then the current low interest rate situation makes it a great time to buy!

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore

Do Not Under Estimate The Features and Benefits of Energy Star Certified Homes!

The benefits of Energy Star are very important in today's home buying process.  Biltmore is very proud to be an Energy Star certified builder so we can't stress enough the features and benefits of building an Energy Star home.  With every dollar being more important then ever why see some of those dollars being wasted in your homes heating, cooling and overall energy costs.

Biltmore has great energy star information on our website ready to help answer your questions and provide more information.  Visit here to see a series of Biltmore Energy Star videos that was completed with the help of Southern Energy Management expert Dan McFarland.  Visit here for a complete list of features and benefits on why Energy Star homes are better.

The other great benefit of Energy Star homes right now are the Federal Tax credits available.  Visit here for more details on what energy efficient features in your new home are available for a federal tax credit.

If you are in the market for a new home or thinking about building in the near future do not underestimate the power of Energy Star and be sure to find a home or builder that is Energy Star certified.  If you are interested in buying a Biltmore Home then please contact us - we would love to work with you and promise to take good care of you!

 - Built For Life!

 Team Biltmore

Biltmore Homes Introduces New Ranch Floor Plan - The Hillandale!

Happy 2010!  If you were like us then you were glad to put 2009 to bed and welcome with open arms 2010.  We are very excited for 2010, the optimism in the market and the opportunities to build homes for great clients in desirable Triangle neighborhoods!

One of the exciting new additions to the Biltmore floor plans in 2010 is the new Hillandale plan.  This award winning ranch plan is already proving to be very popular and fits many of the features and layouts that our ranch customers have been asking for:

• Master Bedroom in the back of the house.
• Open kitchen with big island
• Open living space
• Good size master closet
• Affordable plan
• Under 2000 square feet
• Great curb appeal
• Rocking chair front porch
• Option for a 2nd floor bonus room
• Energy Star certified

The Hillandale plan is available for pre sale in all five of Biltmore's current neighborhoods.  To learn more about this great new plan or to request a copy of the floor plan please contact Biltmore and one of our builder representatives will be happy to help you.

2010 presents many great opportunities to build the Hillandale or any other available custom Biltmore floor plan so don't miss out.  Now truly is a great time to build a home with Biltmore Homes!

Built For Life!

 - Team Biltmore