If you're thinking about moving to Merritt Island, Florida, you probably want to know what living here is actually like day to day. Not the tourist version. The real version, from someone who chose to call this place home. I'm Rachel Langley, a Florida REALTOR® based here …

Should Space Coast buyers check for Chinese drywall in Brevard County homes?

Yes. Homes built or renovated on the Space Coast during the mid-2000s boom can contain defective imported drywall, and Florida saw the highest share of complaints in the country.

Defective imported drywall, often called …

How are property taxes prorated at closing in Brevard County, FL?

Florida property taxes are paid in arrears, so at a Brevard County closing the seller credits the buyer for the taxes owed from January 1 to the closing date on a Space Coast home.

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Which old electrical panels should Space Coast buyers watch for?

Federal Pacific (FPE Stab-Lok) and Zinsco panels, plus older aluminum branch wiring, are the electrical red flags in older Melbourne, Rockledge, and Merritt Island homes across Brevard County.

Electrical problems do not announce themselves the way …

Should Space Coast buyers worry about polybutylene or cast iron pipe in an older home?

Yes. Older homes in Melbourne, Rockledge, and Merritt Island can hide polybutylene supply lines or aging cast iron drains, and both are worth checking before you buy anywhere in Brevard County.

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Do you need a whole-home standby generator on Florida's Space Coast?

A whole-home standby generator keeps a Brevard County house running through hurricane-season outages, and any permanent unit in Melbourne, Viera, or Merritt Island requires a Brevard County permit before install.

Losing power for a day …

What does $400,000 buy in Palm Bay, FL in 2026?

In Palm Bay, a $400,000 budget in 2026 buys you an above-average home: often a newer three or four bedroom with a two or three car garage, roughly 1,900 to 2,400 square feet, and in many cases …

What is happening in the Merritt Island, FL real estate market in August 2026?

As of August 2026, the median home sale price in Merritt Island, Florida is sitting near $450,000, homes are taking roughly 70 days to sell, and active inventory has climbed compared to …

What is Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center?

Lakeside Social is a new waterfront bar, curated food vendor park, and live entertainment venue opening at Viera Town Center in Viera, Florida. It is built by The Viera Company in partnership with Rogue Wave Hospitality Group as a central …

What is the number one tourist attraction in the United States right now?

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida's Space Coast was voted the number one Things to Do attraction in the entire United States, and number three in the world, in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Best …