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Is Florida’s Space Coast A Good Place To Retire?

June 26, 2026

Florida is often marketed as the perfect retirement paradise, but the reality depends a lot on where in Florida you decide to live.

When most people think about retirement in Florida, they picture warm weather, beaches, golf courses, and a slower pace of life. While you can certainly find all of those things on Florida’s Space Coast, retirement here may look very different than retirement in places like Naples, Sarasota, The Villages, Tampa, or South Florida. … More Is Florida’s Space Coast A Good Place To Retire?

Cocoa Beach vs Melbourne Beach: Two VERY Different Florida Beach Towns

June 5, 2026

All beach towns are not the same. And if you’re planning to follow the dream of living near the ocean, that’s important to understand.

Cocoa Beach and Melbourne Beach are great examples. They’re both beach towns located on a barrier island along Florida’s Atlantic coast. So how different can they really be? … More Cocoa Beach vs Melbourne Beach: Two VERY Different Florida Beach Towns

The Real Cocoa, FL

May 29, 2026

Cocoa Florida might be one of the most misunderstood areas on the Space Coast. Some locals love it. Some avoid it. And a surprising number of people moving here think Cocoa and Cocoa Beach are basically interchangeable. … More The Real Cocoa, FL

Moving to Florida? Don’t Get Surprised

May 22, 2026

Most people moving to Florida expect sunshine, beaches, and warm weather year-round. And while all of that is true, there are also a few things that tend to catch people off guard once they actually get here. … More Moving to Florida? Don’t Get Surprised

What Are Space Coast Buyers Waiting For?

April 17, 2026

Buyers… what are you waiting on? Because the window buyers have right now on the Space Coast is starting to close. Here’s what’s happening. Inventory is down over 10% compared to last year, and sales are up in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year. … More What Are Space Coast Buyers Waiting For?

Is Merritt Island Right For You?

March 27, 2026

Is Merritt Island, Florida the Right Place to Live? If you are relocating to the Space Coast and trying to figure out where to live, Merritt Island deserves a serious look. It tends to fly under the radar compared to Cocoa Beach or Viera, but it should be on your list.
… More Is Merritt Island Right For You?

Brevard Housing Market Suprising February Stats

March 20, 2026

Seller concessions are a strong part of our market, with 34% of our February sales offering some type of credit to the Buyer. On average, the concession amount was $9,589. Where you are buying also has an impact on these concessions. In Palm Bay, 58.8% of the sales had a concession that averaged $12,522. … More Brevard Housing Market Suprising February Stats

Thinking About Moving to Palm Bay Florida?

March 13, 2026

If you’re relocating to the Space Coast, Palm Bay will probably come up in your search. And even if it doesn’t at first, it usually enters the conversation once buyers start comparing prices, home sizes, and what their budget actually gets them. … More Thinking About Moving to Palm Bay Florida?

Moving To The Space Coast What Most Buyers Underestimate

March 6, 2026

I work with many people relocating to Brevard County, and I see the same surprises come up over and over again. Most of these aren’t deal breakers, but they are the kinds of details that can affect where you decide to live and how smooth your move ends up being. … More Moving To The Space Coast What Most Buyers Underestimate

What Is Really Happening In Our Housing Market?

January 17, 2026

What actually happened in our real estate market in 2025? Distressed Sales were up 43%. Sales continue to trend down from the previous years. Not only were our sales behind 2024, it was our slowest year since 2014. In fact, this is the 4th year in a row for our sales trending down in the Space Coast MLS. … More What Is Really Happening In Our Housing Market?

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