Melissa Burke

About Melissa Burke

Hi, I\'m Melissa Burke, a dedicated Real Estate Broker-Salesperson, native to the vibrant Kansas City metro. Equipped with a Finance degree and a Real Estate emphasis from the University of Missouri, Columbia. I became a trusted Realtor in Missouri and Kansas in 2021. Assisting clients through a competitive Real Estate market and over 78+ successful transactions. I have a passion to help MORE buyer clients achieve homeownership and start building equity! In 2025, I obtained my Broker-Salesperson license in Missouri.‼Homeowners have a 42% higher net worth than renters ‼Since 2024, I\'ve redirected the majority of my time and effort to Development around the Kansas City MSA, with an emphasis on the affordable housing sector, utilizing LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credits). Fulson Housing Group builds, renovates, acquires, and manages LIHTC developments throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and growing (Colorado here I come)! Reach out if you have any interest to learn more or working together.As the Communications Chair for the Missouri Chapter of Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN), I\'m at the forefront of empowering women in the field and growing the education around opportunities in Missouri (and Kansas). I would love to connect with you about the development opportunities out there and in the works! Outside of my professional endeavors, I enjoy exploring new destinations abroad with my Husband, Carson, and connecting with like-minded individuals. I love to travel to new places, and I hope to have the opportunity to speak with others who share the same. I am passionate about turning real estate aspirations into reality FOR ALL and sharing my experiences to foster collective growth. Let\'s connect! Together, we can turn your dreams into reality.

Experience

1. Development Analyst

   Fulson Housing Group

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Support the development of affordable housing through financial modeling, due diligence, and coordination with project partners. Assist with securing Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, managing timelines, and preparing funding applications to bring projects from concept to closing.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance and Banking

  2016 — 2019

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Emphasis in Real Estate

  2016 — 2019