Melissa

Melissa’s Oldest Surviving Home Rescued From the Wrecking Ball

By Karen Eubank / October 30, 2025 /

In an exciting win for historic preservation, the Scott-Barker House in Melissa, Collin County, Texas —a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and the oldest surviving structure in Melissa —has been rescued from the wrecking ball by a private citizen. Lillie Miller, founder and president of the Melissa Historical Society, and a board member with the Collin County…

42 D-FW Suburbs Ranked by Affordability — See Who’s No. 1 (and Who’s Last)

By Charles Grand / September 16, 2025 /

Looking to relocate somewhere in D-FW where you can afford to buy a home? Well, a recent ranking of more than 40 suburbs in the Metroplex is giving prospective homebuyers a sense of how things are stacking up in the North Texas market. At a glance, it looks like Collin County is running away with…

Are People Flocking to Melissa, Texas, For Luxury Homes or a $35M High School Football Stadium?

By April Towery / August 31, 2023 /

Melissa, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, and there’s no shortage of stunning listings available.  It might be due to the sprawling acreage and lower property tax rate, but it doesn’t hurt that the high school recently unveiled a 10,000-seat, $35 million football stadium.  They’re clearly expecting a lot of visitors…

Welker Properties Announces Melissa Build-to-Rent Community Wolf Creek Farms

By CandysDirt / July 20, 2023 /

A new luxury build-to-rent community with 343 units is coming to the Collin County town of Melissa. Welker Properties announced the $95 million Wolf Creek Farms development that will bring 343 luxury, Class-A rental units to a 32-acre tract between US-75 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. The new development shows how Welker Properties is doubling…

Here’s The TEA: Find a Home in One of The Top-Rated School Districts in North Texas

By April Towery / August 22, 2022 /

The Texas Education Agency issued its school district accountability ratings last week for the first time since 2019 — and we found some houses in top-ranked districts that make the grade.  There’s something for every family in every price range, but what these homes have in common is close proximity to a district where students…