Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Animal Protection Society of Durham - Protecting and providing shelter for animals, educating about their humane care, promoting spay/neuter & encouraging the adoption of homeless animals.
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Downtown Durham - Learn about the revitalization effort in downtown Durham and much more!
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Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership - Supports community goals to improve life in 12 neighborhoods around campus and to boost achievement in seven nearby public schools.
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Durham City - Official site of city government. Codes & ordinances. 24 hour information line. Interactive maps of Durham
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Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau - Official site. Event calendars, things to see & do, places to eat, history, etc.
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Durham County - Community info, services, calendars, departments, boards, visitor information.
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Durham Crime Mapper - Durham Crime maps, data, and statistics.
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| Durham Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
Durham Police Department - Learn about Project Safe Neighborhoods, get the latest news on breaking crimes, link to other law enforcement sites.
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Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce - Exciting economic development highlights in Durham County, Durham's new resident guide, city and county demographics.
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Interactive Durham Map - A user-friendly interactive map of Durham that is built from the City-County GIS map database.
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Research Triangle Park - Research Triangle Park (RTP) is a public/private, planned research park, created in 1959 by leaders from business, academia and industry.
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| Historic Information | |
American Tobacco Historic District - Located in the heart of downtown Durham.
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Caswell County Historical Association - To promote the study of local history and genealogy, to collect and interpret historical artifacts, and to preserve local historical structures.
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| Durham Historic Districts - There are 17 historic districts in Durham County on the National Register of Historic Places. | |
| Historic Durham Sites & Societies - Historic area information and links. | |
Historic Preservation Society of Durham - Working to preserve Durham's history.
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HistoricProperties.com - An online resource for buying and selling historic real estate.
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| Listing a property on the National Register - Learn the process of getting a property registered on the National Register of Historic Places. | |
| National Register of Historic Places - "The Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation." | |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation - A private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. | |
| Orange County Historic Districts - Includes Chapel Hill & Hillsborough. | |
| Preservation North Carolina - A private, non-profit statewide organization whose mission is to protect and promote buildings, sites, and landscapes important to the diverse heritage of North Carolina. | |
| Places of Interest | |
| Duke University Box Office - The central outlet for information about and the ticketing of arts and cultural events on the campus of Duke University | |
Durham Bulls Baseball - Triple-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Located in downtown Durham, this ballpark reflects many characteristics of old-time parks and the historic downtown Durham architecture.
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Durham Museum of Life and Science - Boasting the Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer Cropscience Insectarium, this museum is a wonderful arena to learn and interact with science!
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| Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast - | |
| Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - Located on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, go learn about astronomy and much more. | |
| Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University - "...a unique cornerstone of the arts for Duke University, Durham and the Triangle community, the State of North Carolina and the greater Southeast region." | |
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| North Carolina Museum of Art - "The North Carolina Museum of Art's collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art." | |
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Come learn about North Carolina's diverse geography, geology, plants, animals and visit wonderful and creative special exhibits.
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| State Capital Soccer Park - | |
| Schools | |
| Duke University - | |
| Durham Public Schools - Learn more about Durham's public school system. | |
| North Carolina Central University - | |
| North Carolina State University - | |
SchoolDigest - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| University of North Carolina - | |
| Mortgage Lenders | |
| Allegro Mortgage Services - Leon Todd - Office: (919)265-0265, Fax: (919)265-0266 Europa Center on Chapel Hill Blvd, Chapel Hill | |
| BB&T - Nolan Link (residential, construction loans) - Office:(919)687-6865, Fax:(919)490-6114 | |
| BB&T - Patricia Hamilton (Other Loans) -(919)687-6874, Fax: (919)490-6114 | |
| Cardinal State Bank - Marleen Jewel - (919)433-3520, Fax:477-7343, MarleneJewell@cardinalstatebank.com | |
| Carolina Home Mortgage - Dennis Golmitz - Cell:(919)880-9362, Fax:(919)869-8201 | |
| Countrywide - Matthew Miller - Cell: (704)905-2122, Fax: (704)752-1359, Office: (888)791-3185 | |
| Guaranteed Rate - Rick Morgan - (919)313-5257 | |
| Premier Mortgage - Dick Hutchins - Office: (919)383-9166, Voice Mail: (919)406-6131, Fax: (919)383-0584 | |
| RBC Centura Bank - Heather Collins Sirgany - Office: (919)687-3718, Fax: (919)687-3705 | |
| State Employees Credit Union - (919)682-9602 | |
| Sun Trust Mortgage - Lucy Haislip - Office:(919)419-1964, Fax(919)419-9574 | |
| Wachovia Mortgage Corp. - Kristin Kinney - Office: (919)419-3568, Fax: (919)419-3560 Toll Free: (866)648-3734 kristin.kinney@wachovia.com | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
| Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill offers quality of life that includes small town friendliness; a sense of place and community; rich history and traditions; and the youthful exuberance and interchange of ideas fostered by the University. | |
| Hillsborough - Rich in history and charm. Hillsborough remains the flourishing small town it has been since the 18th century. | |
| Oxford - "one of the prettiest towns in all the country, with wide and well shaded streets, large lawns and elegant residences." | |
| Pittsboro - In the heart of Chatham County , one of the fastest growing counties in the state. | |
ReloDigest - Free community profiles
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| Roxboro - "...a place where people care about both the past and the future and invite you to come celebrate the best time of allthe present." | |
| Green Energy | |
| NC GreenPower - More information on a voluntary environmental program in which you can participate through your electric company. | |
| NC Sustainable Energy Association - "...promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development." | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Triangle Area Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| National Hurricane Center - | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Real Estate Information | |
| Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® - | |
| NC Association of REALTORS® - | |
| NC Real Estate Commission - | |
