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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. 

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$1,400,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10191706 MLS ACTIVE Status
Set back along coveted Rugby Road, 3605 Rugby Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire nearly 1.5 acres of secluded luxury in the heart of Hope Valley Country Club. Combining the effortless layout of main-level living with a versatile lower-level recreation room and expansive storage, this home offers an ideal balance of functional space, timeless style, and low-maintenance natural surroundings. From the moment you step into the foyer, the home invites an effortless flow tailored for hosting both grand gatherings and intimate everyday moments. To the right of the entrance, a generously proportioned living room opens gracefully into a dedicated dining room easily accommodates seating for 8 or more. The heart of the home features an open kitchen and breakfast area flooded with natural light, designed with abundant workspace and thoughtful organizational cabinetry details like built in bread boxes. Directly off the kitchen, choose between a cozy family room or the all-season room—an ideal, climate-controlled retreat for morning coffee free from seasonal pollen or winter chill. Thoughtfully positioned on the left side of the residence, the main-floor bedroom wing ensures quiet separation from the main entertaining areas. The primary suite features an expansive bedroom with ample room for a dedicated king-sized bed and a private reading nook. The bathroom has been beautifully updated with a standalone soaking tub, custom tile walk-in shower, and refined Quartzite countertops. Three secondary bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms serve family and guests with comfort and style. Just minutes from the Hope Valley Clubhouse and about 15 minutes to both Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital this location can't be beat!

3605 Rugby Rd, Durham

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