Melissa, a native Texan, has been a Plano resident for over 20 years. She and her husband chose this area for the quality of life and exceptional schools. Before moving back to Texas, they enjoyed living in Seattle, Cincinnati, and Minneapolis. Her relocation experiences give her a unique understanding of the challenges of buying and selling both personally, as well as professionally. A licensed Broker, Melissa earned a BBA in Marketing from Southern Methodist University with an emphasis in Real Estate. When not working, Melissa loves spending time with family and friends. Mom to two grown daughters (an emergency medicine physician and a chemical engineer), she enjoys helping clients with all of their real estate needs. She especially finds satisfaction in helping them navigate the process of right-sizing to optimize their next chapter. Melissa is proud to be a member of the Colleen Frost Team, a $50+Million Yearly Producing Team.
01 May 2022
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...
01 Apr 2022
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...
01 Mar 2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...
01 Feb 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...
01 Jan 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
01 Oct 2021
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...
01 Sep 2021
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...
01 Aug 2021
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...
Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,403 sqft
Well-maintained single story home with updates on tree-lined street in quiet neighborhood. Granite counters in kitchen and baths. No carpet. Wood floors throughout with tile in the wet areas. 4th BR split with bath....
Under Contract | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,536 sqft
Executive home with 4 bedrooms plus an office. Super private corner lot next to tree lined park and walking trails. All landscape maintenance plus HOA included in lease amount. Community pool. 3 Living Areas....
