Eau Gallie, FL

Brevard County, Florida is privileged to have 18 different Libraries! Many are within walking distance of a Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) bus stop.

The Brevard County Library System unveiled a new visual Catalog system this month. You can search, discover and refine with the visiual library on MyLibraryWorld.com. Log on anywhere! Use the library's computers or go Wi-Fi at one of the local libraries.

Search both inside and outside the library;across electronic data bases, book reviews and much more.

Discover by clicking on an animated word cloud. The Visual Catalog uses the related words, synonyms, and even translations of the original search.

Refine will narrow results as customer's limit their search. You can refine to year, genre, DVD's or books only, or even a book character's name.

My favorite location is the Eau Gallie Public Library located at 1521 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, Florida.

The Eau Gallie Public Library was founded in 1898, making it the the second oldest library in Brevard County, Florida. The founders initially established the library in the Eau Gallie Post Office. The library was moved to several different locations over the years. In 1962, the library was moved to its current location at 1521 Pineapple Avenue in Eau Gallie, where a new building was constructed in 1998. This location has been recently remodeled and has installed beautiful picture windows overlooking the Indian River. It is a relaxing evening to grab a book or magazine and sit in front of one of the windows facing the river. There is a newly built walking and fishing dock behind the library where you can literally take a walk on the river. My son, Jacob recently had a project needing a library trip. We drove thru Wendy's for a Frosty and then headed to the library but not without a quick walk on the dock that stretches over the river. Even though it was a somewhat windy walk - compliments of Hurricane Ike in the lower Gulf Atlantic, it was still a refreshing "time-out". Just another escape route from the everyday rat race of life!

Absolutely charming home with newer roof, kitchen, baths, elec panel. Kit has pull-outs w/ lots of cabs & all appl incl. Split bedroom plan with tile in all living areas. Majestic oak in front yard. Back yard boasts fiberglass salt pool blt in 2003, pavers, priv fence, screened porch, pergola with jasmine, and lush, tropical landscaping. Peaceful oasis you will love coming home to. Very low elec & insurance bills. Sellers planned to stay forever--job forces sale. This is one you need to see!

MLS# 507008
2845 RHEIMS-Offered at:
$138,900

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Today, some people are in favor of renting, rather than buying. The Brevard County Florida housing bubble is creating new risks for some tenants. In addition to some other areas of the country. Many houses and condos are available for lease. Owners are forced to rent them out. They haven’t been able to sell them for the peak prices they paid in 2005.

Landlords are renting at a deficit. They are paying more in monthly mortgage payments, taxes, insurance & association fees than they are receiving in rent. Their sentiment…some money is better than no money. But, how long can they continue to pay out? Often times, for a very short period of time. Then, tenants are losing their homes. They are paying their rent. But, landlords are unable to keep up with the mortgage payments. So, tenants are being forced to move because of the owner's foreclosure, without being legally evicted! Tenants are losing their security deposits, and their last month's rent. And, most have no recourse! It’s happening everywhere!

Here in Brevard, we get nearly 2-3 calls a week, from tenants telling us that they are being forced out. Often times these people don't have the funds saved up to move to another property.

I have heard of many landlords that are currently collecting the rent money from their tenants, and pocketing it. I have heard owners say, "It's going into foreclosure anyway, why waste the money? "

Being a landlord myself (a willing one) I am baffled by the mentality.

Many owners never planned on being a landlord. They bought houses hoping to “flip” quickly at a profit. Some bought under normal circumstances. But, now they must sell and can’t, because the market took a downward turn, and we are experiencing a market correction.

In 2006, nearly 50,000 non homesteaded property owners did not pay their tax bills in Miami-Dade and Broward County, creating additional problems.

So, if you are a prospective tenant or know prospective tenants, be sure you ask questions of your prospective landlord. Check county records to see if a property you are considering is going into foreclosure. Do your homework before renting from anyone!