With its moderate climate, affordable cost of living and excellent medical care, our region is a popular place to retire. North Carolina ranks 9th nationally in residents who are 65 and older, and within five years 1 in 5 residents will be at least 65.
At Local Market Realty, we are dedicated to serving the older members of our community, whether they are selling their home or buying something new. Both Michele Burris and Sue Fox are certified as Seniors Real Estate Specialists, and between us we have 35 years of experience.
Each year, we help people from around the country retire to beautiful homes in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Chatham County and the surrounding areas. There are many thriving Active 55+ communities here, featuring both new construction and resales of homes. We know them all, as well as the well-regarded network of independent and assisted-living homes in our area.
Even if you are interested in buying a new home in a development, it pays to use a buyer’s agent. We are strong advocates for our buyers, and we hold the builder accountable to make sure you get the home you want at a fair price. With years of experience in new construction, we can help you secure the precise floor plan, lot, and any changes you need, as well as the best price. Sometimes we can even negotiate extras like appliance packages and other upgrades, depending on how well the community is selling – which we will research for you. As a new buyer, you need someone experienced on your side. Builders are interested in selling their product quickly; we are interested in protecting our buyers!
We also help older residents prepare to sell their homes. Selling a longtime home can be overwhelming. When it’s time to downsize, people are often unsettled by the prospect of organizing, packing up, repairing and selling the house. They may need help finding a new home, or deciding on a 55-plus community or assisted-living home.
Our experienced and caring agents make it easy. We have a long list of trusted de-cluttering and staging experts, estate sale companies, movers, attorneys, tax and estate planners, lenders and anything else you could need. We will sell your home for the maximum price with the minimum stress.
This 1980's brick ranch has many updates including new LVP and LVT floors, new interior paint, new kitchen cabinet door fronts, new appliances (including washer and dryer...
Gorgeous condo located downtown right at the heart of everything! Prime location surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere, with shopping boutiques and top-notch restaurants rig...
Enter the Jessamine to a grand 2 story foyer. Kitchen features huge island with quartz countertops & upgraded cabinets & gas appliances! Butler's pantry with abundant sto...
Need to have a little more peace, quiet and tranquility in your home life? Experience it all here. This solid, 60s brick ranch with basement is a combination of an arbore...
Gorgeous completely updated 1-story home. Features a bright floor plan with custom designer kitchen with new shaker cabinets, quartz countertop, tile backsplash & SS appl...
Move in ready home in premier location. This gorgeous home offers 4 bd & 2.5 baths. Beautiful hardwoods on first floor and spacious downstairs living area. Huge primary b...
Great Raleigh Location! No City Taxes! Beautiful Brick Ranch home ! Almost 1/2 Acres, Lot of potential. 3 bedroom + 2 full bathroom + one office/Den. Freshly painted inte...
Great Cary Location! 5 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths home! 1st Floor Guest/In-law bedroom & full bath. Bright & Open Floor Plan. New interior paints.Hardwoods entire 1st flr. For...
Parkview townhouse in Cary! Features: Freshly painted (2023) 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, New Roof (2022) Family Room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, Kitchen (all appliances...
Skip into summer...from a sweet spot on the peaceful, lazy Lavender Ave in cozy Colonial Village. Stroll over to Omie’s to anchor the day with an AM espresso, leisurely ...
Peaceful cul-de-sac Retreat minutes to Durham, Duke, UNC & Hillsboro. Miles of hiking trails at Eno State Park are mere steps away. Huge primary bedroom with extra large ...
One of a kind, custom built home on 10, River-front acres, in a beautiful, gated community. The owner/builder is a floral design professional and invested in creating low...
Great Wagstaff Road frontage vacant lot in Fuquay-Varina! Partially cleared, 2 small uninhabitable buildings, located next to Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park.
Looking for a property to upgrade a little bit? Well, this one is for you!! Throw a little paint, and new flooring in this one!! It has your name all over it!! Great ...
This JEWELL of the neighborhood just hit the market!! A unique find in the coveted Wendell Falls neighborhood that has a spacious backyard, Energy-SAVING solar panels, T...
Final new Coleman end-unit townhome. Ready this July! New townhome move-in ready this summer. Screen Porch, 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Walk-in kitchen pantry...
Beautiful custom-built home in a highly desirable Hope Valley North neighborhood. Located near RTP, RDU,Duke,UNC,NC Central, Southpoint Mall with plenty of shopping & res...
Stunning totally remodeled 2000sqft 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with bonus and 2 car garage sits nestled on .69 acres heavily landscaped lot. Long driveway with FENCED in bac...
HighRidge is an Epcon Community by McKee Homes which is geared towards 55+ but not age restricted, making it ideal for the "not quite there group" or if you have a boomer...
Excellent Durham location. Just under half acre buildable lot right in the middle of Hope Valley North subdivision. Flat and mostly clear. All utilities are available. Th...
HighRidge is an Epcon Community by McKee Homes, which is geared towards 55+ but not age restricted, with lawn maintenance & irrigation system included. This Salerno Bunga...
Excellent Durham location. Just under half acre buildable lot right in the middle of Hope Valley North subdivision. Flat and mostly clear. All utilities are available. Th...
2,280 SF OFFICE CONDO FOR SALE IN WESTOVER PLACE OFFICE PARK. Ideal choice for professionals seeking a well-connected workplace in a prime southwest Durham location. Clos...
Sycamore C Carriage home!! This open floor plan with guest bedroom, first floor laundry, , rear covered porch on a private tree line! Home has a gourmet kitchen with 30 i...
Brand New Community! The Columbia plan is inviting and functional, with custom flex areas and an open concept design. The family room flows into the kitchen and dining ar...
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