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Brevard County employment

06-06-08
Susan Engle

Melbourne and Brevard County employment

According to the latest survey from info USA, a provider of proprietary databases, Melbourne came in at No. 4, tied with Miami, with 16.5 percent growth over the last five years in the number of businesses in the metropolitan area. The city saw its number of businesses grow from 19,337 in 2000 to 23,159 in 2004. Only Fort Myers reported higher business growth, coming in at No. 2 with 18.3 percent growth.First a few statistics:

The Central/Space Coast’s unemployment rate has remained lower than the state and national averages since 1995.
In 2004, the unemployment rate of 4.6% was 0.2 percentage points below the state average, and nearly 1 percentage point below the national average.
Because of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Spaceport Technology Center as well as several providers of similar services, the region is at the leading edge of space research and is a foremost contributor to technological advances in the industry
The labor force is growing faster than the Florida average. Brevard employs more than 180,000 workers, and is on track to increase over 30% (53,000 new jobs) between 1995 and 2005.
Manufacturing jobs are a major portion of the areas job base.
Brevard County offers a wealth of opportunities for employment.

Computers,
Communications
Space industry
Health
Transportation
Construction
Education
Retail
Additional resources for job and demographic information
Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR)

http://www.bebr.ufl.edu/
U.S Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov

Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation – Labor Market Information
http://www.labormarketinfo.com
State jobs http://dms.myflorida.com/

*If you have to work for a living, you might as well be in a great environment.

To consider:
Because of the proximity to Orlando and The Beeline expressway access (Hwy 528), it’s easy to commute to jobs there with a drive time of only 40 to 60 minutes; so check Orlando jobs too!

Last. Can you see yourself working in a tropical environment, going for lunch at the beach. It’s great to be outdoors. For more information see the other dropdown categories to the left.

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Brevard county cost of living update

06-06-08
Susan Engle

About Brevard County cost of living

The cost of living index is based on the composite price of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, clothing and entertainment.

Cost of living indexes will generally be higher in areas that offer access to beaches, culture, arts and recreation. In addition areas, that offer a wider variety of services such as health and education will run higher due to higher wages, and increased quality of living.

Cost of living indexing explanation
A figure of 100 points is used as an average both for the USA and Florida. For example:
Boise Idaho is ranked at a 99
Boston Mass is rated at 240
San Francisco at 217
Statewide, Florida cities come in from a low of 90 and up.
One way to compare Florida areas to salary requirements
For example-If you were relocating from Portland Oregon (whose rate 1s 120) to Melbourne fl, and you currently make $50,000 per year, the formula is as follows
Take the destination index, in this case Melbourne-92.72 and divide by Portland’s index-120, then multiply by a salary of $50,000. This will give you a figure of $38,633.00 which would be required to make in Melbourne to have the same quality of life.

See comparable Florida statewide
* Re cost of living--in some areas Real Estate has went up dramatically however costs that factor in such as food, transportation, rents etc have not increased at the same rate-so in some areas, even though housing is expensive, the overall rating may still be low
2007 stats per Sperlings best Places http://www.bestplaces.net/

Bradenton-114
Cape Coral-Ft Myers-108.0
Ft Lauderdale-132.0
Fort Walton-Destin-120
Jacksonville metro-94.0
Key Largo-146.0
Key West-168.0
Miami metro-138.0
Melbourne-92.72
Orlando metro-94.0
Palm Bay-84.56
Palm Coast-Flagler-125.01
Panama City-86.35
Pensacola metro-82.0
Sarasota-108.75
Tampa 94.60
St Pete-Clearwater-91.58
Vero-Beach Indian River-122.87
West Palm Beach metro-112.05
(Population Weighted-State Average=100
See national comparisons
Cost of living (100 = nationwide average)

* New York, NY -164.50
* Long Beach, CA -135.71
* Palo Alto, CA -234.42
* Boston, MA -127.60
* Malibu, CA -492.80
* San Francisco, -187.23
* Greenwich, CT 215
* Chicago, IL -126.45
* Dallas Tx -92,94
* Atlanta Ga -112.21

For more information about cost of living go to either Sperlings best Places http://www.bestplaces.net/
or Accra's site at http://www.coli.org/

The Melbourne area (Brevard County) is ranked at 92.72 on the price index.

Housing.
A minimum two bedroom single family homes in Brevard County.
From January 2005 through July 26/2005, the median sold price is $217,000.
The median price for properties sold as of Aprilt/2008 is $211,000.

Go to the link below to get more information regarding City and Municipal services.
http://www.melbourneflorida.org/serv/

A personal observation: Melbourne is a small city and so the drive time to shopping, recreation etc is short…meaning you won’t burn as much gas, which in this day and age is definitely a help. I find the car insurance and home insurance rates very reasonable. (If you live on or near the water and require flood insurance, the rates will be higher)

In conclusion, Melbourne is a great place to live.

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Susan R. Engle
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt
907 US Highway 192
Melbourne, FL 32901
Direct: (321) 951-3300
Cell: (321) 543-8172
Fax: (321) 951-3080
E-mail

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Windsor Estate Home for sale

06-06-08
Susan Engle

MELBOURNE REAL ESTATE

Welcome to www.WindsorEstateBeauty.com



This beautiful 4 bedroom pool home, (2 master suites) is in immaculate condition.
Enclosed in a wonderful community, close to wonderful schools, colleges & commercial district. Minutes to Indian River & Florida's best beaches. Fantastic kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry & appliances, breakfast area overlooks incredible pool,formal living & dining create private locations separate from large family room. 2nd Master suite/mother-in-law quarters or teenager retreat is upstairs. Don't miss this one!
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For a Google Map Click Here

Int Features: Breakfast Bar , Closet- Walk Ins , Formal Dining Room , Formal Living Room , Ground Flr Mst BR , Kitchen-Eat In , Open Floor Plan , Window Treatments , Family Room
Ext Features: Fence - Private , Screened , Sprinkler-Well , Well-Private
Utilities: Cooling-Central , Cooling-Electric , Heating-Electric , Utilities-City Water , Utilities-Sewer , Utilities-Telephone
Equip/Appl: Dishwasher , Disposal , Garage Door Opener , Microwave-Built in , Range-Electric , Refrigerator
Construction: Combination Ext Finish: Painted
Floor: Carpet Roof: Shingle-Asphalt
Parking: 2 Car Garage Location: Lot-City
Master Bath: Double Sink , Shower , Tub , Walk-in Closet
Add'n Rooms: Laundry , Private Suite
Pool: Inground Water Desc:
Pets: Comm Amen: Playground , Tennis Courts
Dwell Style: 2 Story Assoc Fee Inc: Common Area Taxes , Common Electric , Security
Dwell View: Security/Safe: Gate/Guard , Sec System-Owned , Smoke Free

Contact Me for More information

  • Why Contact Susan
  • Susan R. Engle has lived in Brevard County for over 30 years. She lives and plays with her husband and her two Bichon Frises : Kelley & Bailey.. Susan has been representing Buyers and Sellers for over 12 years and has been a successful real estate investor for over 25 years.
    Areas of Expertise
    Susan is a consistent Million Dollar Producer in Real Estate Sales and specializes in representing both Buyers and Sellers in the complete Home Buying, Selling Process. She continuously stays updated with the latest techniques and trends in the Real Estate and internet/computer market. Her main objective is to save you time and money by offering her 12+ years of experience, marketing and negotiating skills in the local market.
    Specializations
    Susan believes one of the most important things when choosing a real estate professional is to find someone you can trust. She has a long history of success and integrity in real estate that you can depend on and has become an experienced negotiator with expert knowledge of the local market including Brevard and Indian River Counties. She fully believes that everyone should have an opportunity to own property. Her promise to you ? You can count on her to always work with your best interest in mind and to represent you and your wishes to the best of her ability. The Coldwell Banker experience of the team and leadership at Coldwell Banker, Ed Schlitt is top notch and achieves results that Buyer and Sellers want.
    Hobbies
    In her time away from Real Estate, she loves to travel, swim, surf, snow ski, paint and read.
  • -- Susan R. Engle

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Melbourne fl Condo at an Incredible deal -just $72,900

05-12-08
Susan Engle

Darling One bedroom Condo-Totally remodeled! END UNIT! Many upgrades, recently new tile, baseboards, bathroom & kitchen remodeled, paint through-out, newer appliances. Condo complex has new roof, paint,resurfaced pool,landscaping and much more. Amenities include -huge pool, rec. room, HOA fee includes: water, TV cable,pest control, garbage, lawn & pool maintenance, exterior insurance. GREAT LOCATION and great starter home or winter retreat TOO! Best Deal in Town!

For more information please go to http://www.brevardsbestagent.com/my_listings.html

MLS# 442169
138 SAN JUAN
MELBOURNE, FL 32935
Offered at:
$72,900

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Beautiful wooded lot, high and dry, ready to build

05-12-08
Susan Engle

Beautiful wooded lot, high and dry, ready to build or you can simply hold on to it.This unique property backs up to State owned nature preserve. Owner will hold private mortgage with 10% down, 7% interest. This is a wonderful opportunity to own in this luxury gated community. City water, underground utilities,sidewalks and more. Close to Palm bay Hospital, restaurants and a great school district.

For more info please go to http://www.brevardsbestagent.com/my_listings.html

MLS# 502680
1413 SITKA
MALABAR, FL 32950
Offered at:
$125,000

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