Why I founded Curbside Real Estate
In November 2011, I found myself hunched over my laptop on Thanksgiving Day while the rest of my family drifted into their post-turkey haze. Instead of relaxing, I was scrambling to secure a home loan.
I had just accepted an offer on a house but did not yet have financing in place. As a first-time homebuyer only four months out of fellowship, I quickly discovered that traditional lenders were unwilling to work with me due to my limited employment history. Bank after bank declined my application.
A colleague suggested I look into something called a physician home loan. After weeks of stress, uncertainty, and sending financial documents to what felt like an endless list of lenders, I finally secured a loan through a physician-specific program. It was a huge relief, but the process had been far more complicated than it needed to be.
Within weeks of closing, friends and colleagues began reaching out for help. They were facing the same obstacles: difficulty securing the right loan and competing in markets where sellers often favored large or cash down payments. It became clear that physicians needed not only specialized financing options, but also experienced real estate professionals who understood how to position their offers strategically.
That realization led me to found Curbside Real Estate.
Since then, we have helped countless medical students, residents, and attending physicians navigate the homebuying and selling process with clarity and confidence. Our mission has always been simple: to save physicians time, money, and unnecessary stress so they can focus on their patients, their families, and their careers.
At the same time, we believe homeownership has the power to change lives beyond our own clients. A portion of our proceeds supports New Story, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building safe homes for families in underserved communities around the world. Through this partnership, every home purchased or sold through Curbside contributes to helping another family gain stability and opportunity.
We are proud to be changing the way physicians approach real estate while extending the impact far beyond a single closing.
If you are navigating a move, purchasing your first home, or simply exploring your options, we would be honored to help.