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Medical Professionals

Match Day is almost here! Each March, hundreds of fourth-year medical students hoping to complete their education in a top program are matched with Duke University or UNC residency and fellowship training programs. Both hospitals offer many top-ranked programs as rated by Doximity Residency Navigator and U.S News & World Report.

So if your match brings you to the beautiful Triangle region of North Carolina, you’re in luck! Durham and Chapel Hill are both great places to live, attracting people from around the country with an alluring mix of sunny weather, charming Southern culture, awesome sports teams and excellent schools. But where are you going to live?

That’s where we come in. At Local Market Realty, Michele Burris and Sue Fox specialize in working with medical professionals. We have many years of experience helping Duke and UNC residents find the right home quickly, within their budget and close to campus, before their residency begins. We can help you with financing too, as we have a list of reputable lenders who provide zero-percent down “doctor loans” to medical residents.

Many residents choose to buy a home here rather than rent, because the numbers tend to favor ownership. We have helped our past clients calculate the difference between renting a $1500/month apartment and buying a home with a similar mortgage payment, and buying a home generally results in a savings of tens of thousands of dollars over just a few years. If you prefer to rent, we can help you with that too.

Choosing a residency program is one of the biggest decisions new physicians face in their careers. You’ve done the hard part… now give us a call and let us make your housing search easy. 

Newest Homes for Sale

$485,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10184768 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The SWEET life is yours in this dynamic manor home set on a CUL-DE-SAC homesite just a quick sidewalk stroll from Sweetbrier's 5-start amenities (massive clubhouse, gym, resort pool, outdoor fireplace, Nina-warrior style playground, trails and more!). Inside revel in luxe appointments including a pro-style GAS RANGE in the stunning kitchen offering WHITE full overlay perimeter cabinetry with richly stained island. All set off by QUARTZ countertops and designer backsplash. Pocket office/ZOOM room on main floor for those working from home days! 2nd floor LOFT drenched in natural light. Primary Suite offers tray ceiling bedroom, dual walk-in closets and luxe bath with tile floor, separate water closet and TILE SHOWER! Best part? You don't have to worry about being close to Raleigh or Durham - you're smack in the heart of the Triangle with Brier Creek shopping and dining at your fingertips. Quick access to RDU Int'l, RTP as well as DT Durham and DT Raleigh. Come see how truly SWEET the Sweetbrier lifestyle is!

1307 Westerland Way Unit 16, Durham
$530,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10184754 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch home in desirable Creekside at Bethpage. A stunning 55+ community! The open concept floor plan features a spacious living area with a cozy gas fireplace and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, built-in microwave and oven, and ample cabinetry. Offering three bedrooms, the versatile third bedroom is perfect as a home office or flex space. Flooring includes hardwoods, luxury vinyl plank and carpet. Enjoy outdoor living on the oversized covered patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. The two-car garage includes built-in cabinets and a workbench for added storage and functionality. The community boasts a heated pool, parks, walking trails, tennis/pickleballs courts and sidewalks. This move in ready home offers comfort, style, and low maintenance living in a sought after community.

1219 Pulitzer Ln, Durham
$595,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10184733 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
One of the largest homes in the sought-after neighborhood of Dunbarton! Once a stunning 9-hole golf course, Dunbarton was conceived as a spectacular enclave, carefully sited on the course's gently rolling terrain. Built around a beautiful pond and set among mature landscaping and trees, this community offers a sense of peace and privacy that's usually reserved for homes well outside the city limits. Yet this amazing home sits in the heart of SW Durham, just down the road from Hope Valley Country Club and central to popular destinations like Duke, Downtown, Southpoint, and I-40. Inside, you'll find gracious living spaces, including a family room with a dual sided gas fireplace and a dining room made for entertaining. The sizable kitchen offers room for multiple cooks, and a true walk-in laundry room adds everyday convenience. Want an owner's suite on the main floor, or upstairs? This home offers both — choose what works best for your lifestyle. Every bedroom includes an en suite bath, and an optional office/flex room is perfect for anyone who wants a private space to work, craft, or exercise. This is also one of the few homes in the neighborhood with a one-car garage plus convenient additional parking and easy access to the front door. In Dunbarton, the grounds and yards are professionally maintained, so you can relax knowing the heavy lifting is already handled. This home truly offers it all.

201 Selkirk St, Durham
$300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10184731 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this beautifully designed home in the desirable panther creek community! The open concept floor plan features 9 foot smooth ceilings on the main level, a spacious kitchen with island, and a screened porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy direct access from your backyard to one of the community's scenic walking trails, leading to the neighborhood pond. The primary suite offers a tray ceiling, double vanity, and separate shower. Panther Creek is known for its welcoming atmosphere and community events throughout the year, making it easy to feel right at home. Don't miss this opportunity.

2810 Catamount Ct, Durham
$425,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10184724 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The main-level primary suite provides a private retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and a well-appointed bath, while a covered rear porch extends your living space outdoors for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, a versatile loft, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a walk-in attic offer plenty of room for guests, hobbies, or a home office. With exterior and lawn maintenance included, you'll have more time to enjoy Ovation at Sweetbrier's exceptional amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, hot tub, pickleball and tennis courts, walking trails, community garden, dog park, and more. This active adult community is designed to help you make the most of every day.

607 Lanceleaf Ln Unit 12, Durham
$387,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10184680 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
1423 Crimson Creek outshines the competition with a light filled and beautifully renovated kitchen, open floor plan, arched doorways and a gracious owners suite that boasts two full walk-in closets, a soaking tub and a separate water closet. The two-car garage, upstairs laundry, full width patio, and open floor plan make living here a dream. The walls are freshly painted, the carpet is brand new, and if you hurry, you'll catch the fenced yard, still lined with *crimson* crepe myrtles. *Original buyer financing failed at the time of closing, so staging in photos has been removed in person.

1423 Crimson Creek Dr, Durham
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