The Dr. Home Match blog

Home-buying guides for physicians on the move.

Timelines, mortgages and relocation advice, written around start dates and call schedules.

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Buying before your start date: a month-by-month timeline for residents and fellows

When to get pre-approved, when to tour, and how to line closing up with credentialing.

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Physician mortgages Coming soon

Physician mortgage vs. conventional loan: what actually changes

Down payment, PMI and student-loan treatment, side by side.

Buying remotely Coming soon

How to buy a home you've only seen on video

What to ask your agent to film, measure and write down on every virtual showing.

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Commute or school zone? Choosing a neighborhood around a hospital

How to weigh call-night drive times against schools and childcare.

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One free day: how to tour your whole shortlist in a single visit

How a good agent plans a full day of showings for an out-of-town physician.

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Moving for fellowship: rent first or buy right away?

The questions that decide it, from program length to where you'll land next.

Physician mortgages Coming soon

Using an offer letter to qualify: what lenders need to see

How contract-based income works when your first paycheck is months away.

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