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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

$979,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10191169 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy easy, elevated living in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo, where soft morning light and sweeping sunrise views stretch across Durham's skyline. The east-facing balcony feels like a true extension of the living space...an inviting spot to begin the day with coffee and a front-row seat to the city waking up.The interiors balance comfort and quality, with hardwood floors, new bedroom carpeting, and motorized blinds throughout. The kitchen is designed to gather around, featuring a generous quartz peninsula, Wolf gas range, pantry, and upgraded appliances. With bedrooms positioned on opposite sides of the home, the layout offers flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or simply a bit of separation.Building amenities include a rooftop pool and hot tub, fitness center, clubroom, grilling stations, outdoor lounge areas, and a dog park, all right in the center of downtown.

110 N Corcoran St Unit 2603, Durham
$799,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10191166 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
There are homes this size in South Durham, and there are homes with finishes like these. There is almost nothing that is both. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Lyons Farm, this 3,724 square foot, 5 Bed 3.5 Bath residence was professionally designed and beautifully executed from top to bottom. Hardwood flooring runs throughout. A designer kitchen wrapped in custom European-style illuminated cabinetry anchors the main level, the kind of detail you usually only see in homes twice this price. Upstairs, a large, light-filled loft flexes to whatever your life needs, a second living space, a media room, a home gym, a play area. Custom tile in every bathroom, designer lighting, and artisan fixtures carry that same intentionality through every room, and the spa-inspired primary shower makes the end of every day feel earned. The layout lives as beautifully as it looks. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths give everyone their own space, and a finished walkout basement adds a private bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office that feels worlds away without leaving home. Outside, sidewalk-lined streets and an elementary school within walking distance make this the kind of neighborhood people put down roots in, minutes from RTP, Southpoint, and the best of South Durham living. Finishes like these, at this price point, simply do not exist anywhere else. This is the home for the buyer with million-dollar taste and the good sense to find it without the million-dollar price tag.

5 Silverbell Ct, Durham
$287,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10191160 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover exceptional value and a resort-style lifestyle in Five Oaks, ideally located between Duke and UNC. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront townhome offers peaceful lake views, abundant natural light, fresh paint, new flooring, updated lighting, and a flexible floor plan with a desirable first-floor bedroom—perfect for guests, a home office, or convenient main-level living. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace or step onto the private deck overlooking the water—an inviting setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or unwinding at the end of the day. Five Oaks residents enjoy outstanding amenities, including a clubhouse, 25-meter swimming pool, six dedicated pickleball courts, 24-hour fitness center, dog park, fishing lake, walking trails, playground, and basketball court. Conveniently located near Duke, UNC, RTP, I-40, shopping, dining, and Wegmans, this move-in-ready home combines nature, recreation, and everyday convenience at a compelling price. Lake views, extensive amenities, and more—this is an opportunity you do not want to miss!.

4421 Beechnut Ln, Durham
$775,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10191159 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
508 Hawthorne Lane is the unicorn you've been looking for: tucked away in a private, quiet spot only minutes from UNC's campus and downtown, this 5 bedroom home has ample space, lots of storage and a garage. Beautiful hardwoods, fresh paint, mature roses Add the generous downstairs suite with kitchenette that opens up to the fenced back yard, and you've got a natural paradise. With three main bedrooms on the first floor, two downstairs, bathrooms that were updated in the last few years, Hawthorne is a sweetheart of a deal in one of Chapel Hill's most coveted neighborhoods! Contact the list agent about all the extra information about the Kings Mill/Morgan Creek area.

508 Hawthorne Ln, Chapel Hill
$540,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10191154 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Edgestone Place - one level living on a generous cul-de-sac lot. Fenced yard, screened porch, back deck, and attached garage this one has all you need for an indoor outdoor Carolina lifestyle. Hardwood floors and a generous floor plan. Wonderfully updated kitchen - new appliances, new subfloor and LVT, new quartz counter tops and backsplash. Freshly painted inside and stunning landscaping. New HVAC and ductwork in 2020. New garage door, motor and opener (2023-34). Replaced pipes in bathrooms and kitchen, and new full drainage lines out to the street. Expansive attic for lots of storage. See the full list of updates in documents section. Falconbridge is a perennial favorite neighborhood - from the walking trails and sidewalks, to the swim club these are amenities worth moving for! Walk to shops and enjoy the very easy access to I40, Chapel Hill and SW Durham. Find more about Falconbridge here: httns://falconbridgealliance.org/.

9 Edgestone Pl, Chapel Hill
$824,900
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ LP768971 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this spacious 3,857 sq ft retreat in Hillsborough, tucked on a level, tree-lined lot with sweeping curb appeal. Inside, a dramatic vaulted great room with a cozy fireplace flows into a light-filled sun room and an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast nook — ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a generous 17'x17' retreat with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms and full baths round out the first floor along with a formal dining area and convenient laundry room. Upstairs, flexible bonus rooms and a fourth bedroom with full bath provide endless options for a home office, media room, gym, or guest quarters. Enjoy the outdoors from the covered front porch or the rear deck overlooking the spacious backyard, plus a detached two-car garage with extra storage above. Don't miss this rare combination of space, comfort, and charm — schedule your showing today!

2013 Black Walnut Farm Rd, Hillsborough
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