Melissa DeSantis Real Estate

Melissa DeSantis Real Estate 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."

📍21 Forge Ct. Freehold, NJ ✅ Original Owners ✅ 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Colonial Home✅ 2-Car Garage✅ Cul-De-Sac Location ✅ Si...
05/31/2026

📍21 Forge Ct. Freehold, NJ
✅ Original Owners
✅ 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Colonial Home
✅ 2-Car Garage
✅ Cul-De-Sac Location
✅ Situated on . 74 Acre
✅ Endless Possibilities

Wonderful Opportunity to Move to Freehold Township at an Affordable Price. Showings begin Wednesday 6/3. Offered @ $649,900. 🏡

📍 389 Fordham Pl. Freehold, NJ 🩷 So happy for my sellers who are incredibly grateful for all the offers we received. The...
05/29/2026

📍 389 Fordham Pl. Freehold, NJ 🩷 So happy for my sellers who are incredibly grateful for all the offers we received. They are so excited to be moving closer to their 1st granddaughter 💕 Congratulations to all!

05/27/2026

Step One of The Next Chapter Blueprint: The Consultation (and why it changes everything)

One of the biggest things I hear from homeowners is this:

“I don’t even know where to start.”
And I completely understand - it makes complete sense.

For many people, it’s been 10, 20, sometimes even 30+ years since their last move. The thought of selling a home filled with memories, making decisions, downsizing, preparing the house, and figuring out where life goes next can feel incredibly overwhelming.

That’s exactly why the first step of The Next Chapter Blueprint is so important.

The Consultation.

And no… it’s not about me walking in and immediately talking about listing your home.

It’s about slowing down long enough to create clarity.

Because I truly believe clarity is the antidote to overwhelm.

During our consultation, we sit down and talk through everything:
✔️ Your goals
✔️ Your timeline
✔️ Your fears and concerns
✔️ What’s feeling stressful
✔️ What you want your next chapter to actually look like

Some people are excited.
Some feel emotional.
Some feel completely stuck.

And all of that is okay.

My job isn’t to pressure you into making fast decisions.
My job is to help you create a roadmap that feels manageable and realistic for YOU.

By the end of the conversation, my clients often say the same thing:
“I already feel lighter.”

Because once you have a plan…
everything starts to feel less intimidating.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Ready to see what your roadmap could look like? Let’s map out your next chapter together. 🤍

The moment I realized “more” wasn’t making me happier… everything changed. 👇I used to think more space, more things, mor...
05/26/2026

The moment I realized “more” wasn’t making me happier… everything changed. 👇

I used to think more space, more things, more everything meant more success.
But one day I looked around my house and thought…why does all of this feel so heavy?

So I did something small. I simplified one area of my life. Just one.

And when it was done, the room felt lighter. But more importantly — I felt lighter.

That’s when it hit me: sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is let go of what no longer serves us.

Not because we have to. But because we choose peace over accumulation.

Simplifying didn’t shrink my life. It expanded it.

More time. More clarity. More breathing room.

Share this with someone who might need the reminder today. ✨

✨ Everything I love about this Manalapan dream home — let me count the ways!📍 Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at 5 Mar...
05/21/2026

✨ Everything I love about this Manalapan dream home — let me count the ways!

📍 Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at 5 Martin Ct., this stunning brick colonial checks every box and then some.

Here’s what has me obsessed:
🏡 A grand two-story foyer that makes an incredible first impression
🛏️ A first-floor bedroom with a private bath. Perfecfor guests or multigenerational living
🔥 A spacious great room with a gas fireplace you’ll never want to leave
👑 A gorgeous, oversized primary suite fit for royalty
🍷 A finished basement complete with a wine cellar (yes, really!)
🏊 A private backyard oasis with a heated inground pool

And all of this in one of Manalapan’s most sought-after locations.

This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
📍 5 Martin Ct. Manalapan, NJ

05/21/2026

It’s not the house that’s hard to leave.
It’s the memories inside it.

When people tell me they can’t imagine leaving their home, they often assume it’s because they love the house itself so much.

But when we really talk about it, something deeper usually comes up.

It’s not the walls.
It’s not the square footage.
It’s not even the layout.

It’s the memories.

The kitchen where thousands of meals were made.
The doorframe where the kids’ heights were marked year after year.
The living room where holidays somehow always ended up happening.

Your life happened there.

So when someone says, “It’s just a house,” it never quite feels that simple.

Because it isn’t.

Homes hold chapters of our lives.

And the thought of leaving can feel like you’re leaving those moments behind.

But here’s the truth I’ve seen over and over again:
The memories don’t stay in the house. They come with you.

The stories.
The photos.
The traditions.
The people who filled those rooms with life.

Those things move forward into the next chapter.

The house may change.
But the life you built there doesn’t disappear.

If you’ve been thinking about a move but the emotional side feels harder than the practical side, you’re not alone.

Sometimes it just helps to talk through it.

Thinking about what your next chapter might look like? Let’s talk.📱

Imagine waking up here every single day. ☀️This is life at 389 Fordham Pl. in Freehold’s sought-after College Park devel...
05/21/2026

Imagine waking up here every single day. ☀️

This is life at 389 Fordham Pl. in Freehold’s sought-after College Park development, and trust me, it looks just as good in person.

Your mornings start with breakfast in a sun-drenched kitchen. Your afternoons? Working from a private patio so gorgeous you’ll actually want to take that Zoom call. And your evenings? Cozied up by a wood-burning fireplace or floating in your own inground pool. 🏊‍♀️🔥

Oh, and dinner in downtown Freehold is only 15 minutes away. You’re welcome.

This one just hit the market and it won’t last long. Drop a 🏡 in the comments or send me a DM to schedule your private tour!

📍 389 Fordham Pl. | Freehold Township, NJ | 🏘️ College Park Development

05/20/2026

📍5 Martin Ct. Manalapan, NJ - Beautiful 5 Bedroom Colonial on Cul-De-Sac with Country-Club Yard. 💫 Offered @ $1,269,000

FPAC Dance Beach 🏖️ Day! 💕
05/19/2026

FPAC Dance Beach 🏖️ Day! 💕

📍5 Martin Ct. Manalapan, NJ✅ Cul-De-Sac Location in Northern Manalapan✅ Brick-Front Colonial✅ 2-Car Side-Entry Garage ✅ ...
05/18/2026

📍5 Martin Ct. Manalapan, NJ

✅ Cul-De-Sac Location in Northern Manalapan
✅ Brick-Front Colonial
✅ 2-Car Side-Entry Garage
✅ 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms
✅ Private First-Floor Bedroom & Bath
✅ Fully Finished Basement w/Wine Cellar
✅ Situated on Over 1/2 Acre w/Heated Inground Pool & Waterfall

💫Showings Begin Wednesday - Offered @ $1,269,000

Address

218 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ
07728

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