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Realtor born and raised in Houston. Very knowledgable of the city and prides himself on great customer service and responsiveness.

Lynn's Experience
Armed with a bachelor in business administration from Southern Methodist University, Lynn Hughes set out to make things happen. The allure of real estate prompted her to get her real estate license in 1984, and Lynn hit the pavement running working for some of Houston's top firms. She so impressed her clients that one of them encouraged her to apply for a job as the financial manager for M.D. Anderson's highly successful Children's Art Project at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. It was a time of growth and change for the project and a valued and cherished experience for Lynn. During her four-year tenure, Lynn expanded her knowledge of finance, technology, marketing and time management – perfect skills for any Realtor in a competitive market. She says she is "committed to maintaining professional and clear communications" with her customers, as well as everyone involved in all her real estate transactions. "I believe that promoting a positive dialog helps my customers achieve their goals," elaborates Lynn.

Lynn's Professional Associations
As an agent with Roger Martin Properties and living in West University Place, Lynn has the support and the convenience of location to easily serve her areas of concentration. In 1994, Lynn and husband Craig Hughes, a licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects and Texas Society of Architects, founded Hughes Building & Design, Inc. This design/build company specializes in designing and building residential projects. Lynn's market expertise encompasses residential resale and new construction in Houston's close-in neighborhoods including West University, Southampton, River Oaks, Boulevard Oaks, Braes Heights, Afton Oaks, Memorial, Briargrove and Tanglewood.

Lynn's Personal Side
Of course this well-rounded Realtor would have a healthy mix of personal interests that include fly-fishing, traveling and cooking. Additional interests include following new trends, elements and colors in home construction / renovation and finding interesting antiques and art. Lynn is a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and SMU Cox Business School Alumni Association. She has been associated with the Southampton Garden Club and the Theta Mothers' Club.

Carmela Lummis is a specialist in luxury real estate in Houston including expertise in luxury high-rises. "Real estate was a natural career move for me," Carmela says. "My first career in banking and wealth management involved identifying clients needs, problem solving and helping clients' to achieve their financial goals. As a real estate professional, I use those skills to guide my buyers and sellers to successfully achieve personal lifestyle goals by helping them purchase or sell a home." In addition to luxury single family homes, her sales record includes new construction condominium sales in the River Oaks area. This involved collaborating with developers, architects, designers, contractors, attorneys, marketing specialists, public relation firms and negotiating with top realtors in Houston. Her expert guidance helped buyers through this complicated new construction process from negotiating the contract all the way to completion and closing.

Carmela radiates optimism, and her confident energy inspires trust in her clients. She loves to help clients get exactly what they want. She builds strong rapport putting her clients' needs and concerns first. Carmela's great attention to detail and tenacity puts her client's mind at ease as she guides them to the closing table and beyond. "It takes hard work and diligence to get a transaction from offer through closing," Carmela says. "I love helping my clients find the lifestyle they aspire to."

A native of Toronto, Canada, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor of commerce degree and received her M. B. A. in finance from Texas Tech University.

Carmela and her husband Richard have four children. When not working, Carmela loves to spend time with her children, family and friends. An active person she enjoys yoga, walking, tennis , croquet and skiing. Carmela is also a "foodie" who enjoys cooking and discovering the new restaurants that Houston has to offer. When her schedule allows, she can be found traveling through Europe, Canada and the United States.

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Melinda optimizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. Melinda provides an exceptional service experience that results in long-term client relationships and repeated referrals. Having grown up in Houston and residing in the West University Place neighborhood with three children, Melinda brings a lifetime of market area knowledge of homes inside the loop and the surrounding areas. Melinda started her sales career selling advertising at the Houston Chronicle. She has continued rising and carried over her success in the real estate industry. Melinda uses her experience and foresight to proactively address details before they become a problem.

Besides spending time with homebuyers, Melinda stays very involved in her community while volunteering at West University Elementary, Pin Oak Middle School, and Strake Jesuit High School. She is active in West University Little League Auxiliary and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston. Melinda is a graduate of Texas State University at San Marcos and holds a Bachelors Degree in Advertising with a Minor in Marketing.