Is a professional soccer stadium really coming to the Space Coast?

Yes. Developers have proposed an 8,000-seat professional soccer stadium in Melbourne, Florida, anchoring a 53.8-acre mixed-use district and serving as home to the new Space Coast United Soccer League (USL) club, with play targeted to begin …

The Fourth of July is one of the best weekends of the year to be on Florida's Space Coast. With the beach, the Indian and Banana Rivers, and a string of waterfront parks, Brevard County knows how to put on a show. And 2026 is extra special: it's America's …

If you're buying or selling on Merritt Island this summer, the market looks very different than it did a year or two ago. The frenzy is gone. In its place is a slower, more balanced market where well-priced homes still move and overpriced ones sit. Here's an honest look …

What are the sea turtle lighting rules for beachfront homes on the Space Coast?

Brevard County beachfront homeowners must keep beach-visible lights shielded, low, and long-wavelength (amber or red) during sea turtle nesting season, March 1 through October 31. Lights visible from the beach must be blocked …

Do I have to sign a buyer agreement before touring a Space Coast home?

Yes. Since August 17, 2024, buyers working with an MLS-participating agent in Brevard County must sign a written buyer agreement before touring a home. It spells out how the agent is paid and protects …

Can I close on a Space Coast home from out of state without flying to Florida?

Yes. Florida allows remote online notarization (RON) and mail-away closings, so relocation buyers can close on a Brevard County home from anywhere with a webcam, a valid ID, and an internet connection. …

What is the 10% non-homestead cap on Space Coast investment and second homes?

Florida limits annual assessment increases on non-homestead property, including second homes, rentals, and vacant land, to 10% per year in Brevard County. It applies to every taxing authority except the school board and requires …

What extra property tax exemptions can seniors and veterans get on the Space Coast?

Beyond the standard homestead exemption, Brevard County, Florida offers an additional senior exemption up to $50,000, a $5,000 exemption for disabled veterans, a full exemption for 100% permanently disabled veterans, and a $5,000 …

What is a condo special assessment on Florida's Space Coast?

A special assessment is a one-time charge a condo association bills owners for major expenses that reserves do not cover. On the Space Coast, including Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, these have grown more common since Florida's …