Melissa Nelson - Beyond Realty

06/15/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/13/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | 5966 59th Street South, Fargo

Come see all this home has to offer in the highly desirable Deer Creek neighborhood. You'll love the convenient location with nearby parks, paths, and ponds- perfect enjoying the outdoors right in your own neighborhood. Whether you're looking for space to grow, room to entertain or simply a place to call home, this property is worth the look.

📍 5966 59th Street South, Fargo

Open House
Saturday 6/13 11-12:30pm

Stop by the open house or reach out for a private showing 📲701.367.0805

https://www.melissanelsonrealestate.com/p/5966-59th-Street-S-Fargo-ND-58104/dmgid_187169620?oid=079100000&

06/13/2026

Baking treats for a good cause with these lovely ladies this week ✨

I already love baking, so when Lucinda reached out and asked if I wanted to make treats for families staying at Ronald McDonald house- it was an easy 'yes!'.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley
Beyond Realty

06/08/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/01/2026

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger
The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help you transform...

The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help...

05/30/2026

This cute character home is adorable with plenty of room to entertain. 🏡

5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Stall Garage
over 2,800 sq. ft.
Fully fenced in yard

📍1707 6th Ave. South, Fargo

Listed at $299,000, this one won't last long.

Reach out for a private showing 📲 701.367.0805

https://www.melissanelsonrealestate.com/p/1707-6th-Avenue-S-Fargo-ND-58103/dmgid_186864495?oid=079100000&

05/11/2026

What to Look for in a Move-In-Ready Home
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase "move-in ready" probably sounds like music to your ears. But what does it actually mean, and how do you know if a home truly lives up to that description? Before you...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase

05/04/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Flood Risk and Insurance
Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't anticipate,...

Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't...

05/02/2026

✨Beautiful day for the Parade ✨🥳

Stop by and check out this gorgeous ‘Providence’ model by Dabbert. This one is sold, but another one similar is currently under construction just down the road.

📍1039 61 Street Ave. West, West Fargo.

Parade of Homes going on this weekend 12-5pm!
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04/27/2026

What Happens Between Offer Acceptance and Closing
Your offer has been accepted. It's an exciting milestone — but if you've never bought or sold a home before, you might be surprised to learn that the journey is far from over. The period between offer acceptance and closing day is one of the most activity-packed stretches of the entire real estate...

Your offer has been accepted. It's an exciting milestone — but if you've never bought or sold a home before, you might be surprised to learn that the journey is far from over. The period between offer acceptance and closing day is one of the most activity-packed stretches of the entire real...