About Brevard County, FL

Brevard County Florida has much to offer its residents. Some choose to retire here to enjoy the pleasant climate, recreational opportunities, proximity to other Florida attractions and more.

Some choose to relocate here for an employment opportunity with one of the high technology employers in the area be it Rockwell Collins, Harris Corporation, Kennedy Space Center, or any of the others.

Some choose to make a winter home of the 55+ communities in Viera such as Heritage Isle or Grand Isle. Many former military officers choose the lifestyle offered by the Indian River Colony Club in Viera.

I have spoken with some who choose Brevard County because oft the quality education offered by the Brevard County Public Schools!

Some choose to relocate here because of our proximity to Orlando. Depending on your specific location you may only be a half hour or 45 minutes away from Orlando so some choose to live here while working in Orlando!

Regardless of reason, if you are considering a move to Brevard County, Florida, please contact me if I can assist you in any way. Some of the links below will provide you with more information:

Florida Homes for Sale

Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Suntree Viera Melbourne Rockledge Florida

Observations from a Viera Florida Realtor

Moving to Brevard County Florida

Florida Homes for Sale - Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree

Brevard County Florida MLS

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Single Family Residence Sales for May 2009

The Brevard county real estate market continues to improve at a rapid pace. Looking at the data for May 2009, sales are up 7% over April 2009. Sales are also up over 18% year to date through May verses last year. Sales are up, rates are low, and prices are still favorable. This is a great time to buy a house.

Even if you think that prices may still drop, the impending increase in interest rates will more than likely outweigh a small decrease in price (check out this article on this subject). And with sales on the rise, it is only a matter of time before pricing rebounds.

While most of the single family residences sales in May seem to be below $100,000, 62% of the sales are above $100,000. The properties below $100,000, in addition to the first time homebuyer credit, still present an excellent opportunity for those first time home buyers. If you want to buy a house, but are waiting, you may lose $8000.

Don't forget, contrary to popular belief, financing is still available. 66% of those homes purchased in May of 2009 were financed. Rates are still historically very low, and people are closing on homes with financing. It is always in your best interest to consult a mortgage professional to go over your purchasing power and financing options.

Homes are still priced very aggressively, and interest rates are also at historical lows. If you have the means to do so, or are even thinking about it, you need to speak with a mortgage professional to see if you can make it happen. Not only will we not see these low prices again, we may not see these low interest rates; and if you are a first time homebuyer, or have not owned a property in three years you may be entitled to an $8000 tax credit. Now go out there and buy a house!

I just finished reading an article that the Brevard County Tax Collectors office will no longer be accepting VISA cards to pay your tax bills. The decision came on May 4. VISA charges a $2.00 of 2.95% convenience fee (whichever is higher) to it's third party vendors.

The Clerk of Courts office will continue accepting Mastercard, American Express and Discover Credit cards and they will also accept Mastercard debit cards.

Marion, Osceola and Walton county tax collector offices will also no longer be accepting VISA payments.

The burden of these added "swipe" fees to small business is being passed on to the consumer in the way of higher costs of goods. Small business owners are getting fed up with the added fees and calling for credit card reform.

This article is authored by

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

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One of the perks of living on the Space Coast is that you get to see and HEAR Shuttle and rocket launches. As I was riding my bike on Saturday, a Delta 1V Heavy Rocket took off carrying a GOES-O weather satellite. I grabbed my camera and had time for a few quick shots before it roared out of sight... And I mean roared! Dogs were barking, parrots were squawking and car alarms went off. It was fun to watch.

The Space Program is a vital part of this area and provides jobs for thousands. With the winding down of the Shuttle program, it is hoped that the vast pool of technology workers in Brevard County will be utilized by other new programs. It looks promising from reports I have read. All in all, this is a great place to live, work or be a tourist. Come on down and watch a launch from your new condo balcony :-)

Delta 1V on the Pad

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