Building a brand new home in Viera, Florida is one of the biggest decisions a buyer can make on the Space Coast. The process is exciting, but it's also longer and more detailed than resale, with dozens of decisions baked into the timeline. In this guide, Rachel Langley …

What is the HOA disclosure summary in Florida?

Under Florida Statute 720.401, a buyer in a homeowners' association community must be given a disclosure summary before signing the contract. If it was not provided, the buyer can cancel within 3 days of receiving it.

Buying into …

What is a CDD fee on a Brevard County, FL home?

A CDD fee is an annual assessment from a Community Development District, a special-purpose local government created under Florida law. In Brevard County it shows up as a non-ad valorem line on your Space Coast property …

What is the Space Coast Town Center in West Melbourne, FL?

The Space Coast Town Center is a 225-acre mixed-use development in West Melbourne, Florida, near Interstate 95 and U.S. 192. Its first residential and retail openings were announced in April 2026.

West Melbourne has been on …

Is there new construction in Cocoa Beach, FL?

Barely. Cocoa Beach is a built out barrier island, so new construction means The Surf at Cocoa Beach, the pre construction Kaia Residences, and scattered infill and rebuilds in Avon by the Sea and Burchfiel and Bruner.

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Thinking about building a brand new home in Viera, Florida but not sure where to start? You are not alone. Building new construction is one of the most exciting ways to land in the Space Coast, and it is also one of the most common first questions we …

How do you build a new home in Viera, Florida? Building a new home in Viera is a 10 step process that typically takes 6 to 12 months, starting with choosing a community and floor plan, then moving through structural upgrades, design center selections, financing, permitting, construction, inspections, …

If you're considering a brand new home in Viera, Florida, Atlin Cove is one of the newest Viera Builders communities worth putting on your short list. Nichole and I recently walked through the model homes with Lisa from Viera Builders to see what buyers can expect, and this …

Can you act as your own contractor when building a home in Brevard County, Florida?

Yes, in limited cases. Florida's owner-builder exemption lets you build a one or two-family home for your own use if you supervise on site, sign a disclosure, and do not sell for …

Do gopher tortoises affect buying land on Florida's Space Coast?

Yes. Gopher tortoises are a state threatened species in Florida, and Brevard County land with active burrows cannot be cleared or developed without a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

If …