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Mom of twins 💙🩷‼️ Broker Associate/Managing Broker - REAL Broker, LLC Freehold. Ranked Top 1% Monmouth County Realtors. Featured in Inman News. NJ Homes For Sale.

Monmouth County Elite Top Agent recipient. I’d love the opportunity to earn your business 💕 "Top Realtor Freehold. Best real estate agent Monmouth County Freehold New Jersey.. Selling homes in Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro & surrounding areas for top dollar. Top Real Estate Agent."

11/06/2026

Would you buy a Haunted House?

11/06/2026

The hardest question about downsizing isn’t always “Can I afford to move?” Sometimes it’s “Am I really ready to leave this house?”

Because you’re not just selling four walls and a roof.

This may be the house where you raised your children.

Where birthdays were celebrated.
Where everyone gathered for holidays.
Where there are memories in almost every room.

So even when downsizing makes complete sense on paper, emotionally it can feel very different.

You may wonder:
What if I miss it?
What if I regret selling?
What if my next house never feels like home?

Those feelings are completely normal.
And deciding to downsize doesn’t mean the years you spent in your home suddenly matter less.

Those memories aren't staying behind.

For many homeowners, downsizing isn't about giving something up.

It's about choosing a home that fits the way you want to live now.

If you’ve been quietly thinking about downsizing but you’re not sure you’re ready, DM me “NEXT CHAPTER.”

You don’t need to be ready to list your home. Sometimes the first step is simply talking through what moving could look like and deciding whether it feels right for you.

11/05/2026

Thinking about moving to Monmouth County? There’s one question I wish more buyers would ask before choosing a town, and it’s not about taxes, schools, or price.

It’s this: what does a normal Tuesday look like for you?

Do you want to walk to coffee and dinner, commute into New York City, have a big backyard, or be closer to the beach? Two towns just 15 minutes apart can offer completely different lifestyles. Red Bank and Colts Neck are a perfect example.

You can renovate a house. You can’t pick it up and move it to another town.

So which matters most to you? Walkable downtown, big backyard, easy commute, or the beach? Tell me in the comments.

11/04/2026

🏡 Just because you spent $75,000 renovating your home doesn’t mean it’s worth $75,000 more.

This is something many Monmouth County homeowners don’t realize when they’re getting ready to sell.

Don’t get me wrong. A beautifully renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, and other improvements can absolutely make your home more appealing to buyers.

But the amount you’ve invested in your home doesn’t always translate into the same increase in market value.

Buyers are looking at the entire picture: location, condition, layout, and how your home compares to other properties on the market.

And sometimes, smaller improvements like fresh paint, updated lighting, and landscaping can make a bigger impact than an expensive renovation.

My advice? Before spending thousands of dollars preparing your home for sale, find out which improvements will actually make a difference.

After 20 years of helping homeowners buy and sell throughout Monmouth County, I’ve learned that preparing a home to sell isn’t necessarily about spending more money. It’s about spending it wisely.

📩 Thinking about selling your home in Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck, or anywhere in Monmouth County? Send me a message. I’d be happy to help you put together a plan.

11/04/2026

That’s the trade. Most people who live out there don’t resent the base at all. They love the quiet and the deer in the backyard. Less development around you, less flexibility if you want to build near it. Colts Neck was never going to be that town, base or no base.

11/03/2026

A few feet for a shed. Thousands of feet for bunkers.

The Navy draws what it calls explosive safety arcs around its storage sites. Development is restricted inside those arcs.

In 1946, a Navy ship exploded at the Earl Pier in Leonardo. That’s what those buffers are for.

11/02/2026

🏡 Your Realtor should do so much more than just help you buy or sell a home!

After 20 years in real estate here in Monmouth County, one thing I’ve learned is that it’s often the things happening behind the scenes that make the biggest difference.

From negotiating the details that go beyond price and connecting you with trusted local professionals to preparing your home for sale, creating a strategic marketing plan, and being there to answer questions long after closing, my job goes far beyond the transaction.

Because buying or selling a home is a big decision, and you deserve someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart.

My goal has always been simple: to make sure my clients feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. ❤️

👉 Swipe through for 6 things you might not realize your Realtor can do for you!

Thinking about buying or selling in Monmouth County, NJ? I’d love to help. Send me a message and let’s connect!

11/02/2026

The contamination rumor? This is the one that’s closer to true.
In 1984, the EPA proposed adding Earle to its Superfund list. It was officially listed in August 1990. The current estimate is that the cleanup runs to about 2043. It isn’t hidden. It’s a public, federally monitored cleanup.

11/01/2026

Ask 10 people in Monmouth County why nobody lives on that land in Colts Neck and you’ll get 10 different answers.
Some say it’s contaminated. Some say it’s an old Cold War site nobody uses anymore. A few are convinced there are
nuclear weapons buried under it.
Nobody lives there because it’s an active United States Navy weapons station, and it has been since 1943. No mystery
owner, no family holding out, no cover up.
When you store and move explosives on that scale, you need a lot of empty ground around them. That empty ground is the
whole point.

Address

218 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ
07728

Telephone

(732) 757-2522

Website

https://melissadesantis.com/

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