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Sept. 1, 2026

Tree Removal Rules on Florida's Space Coast: What Brevard County Allows

Can you cut down a tree on your own property in Brevard County, Florida?

Sometimes without a permit. Florida law bars local governments from requiring a permit when a certified arborist documents that the tree poses an unacceptable risk. Otherwise Brevard County land clearing rules apply.

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Aug. 31, 2026

Satellite Beach FL Real Estate Market Update (September 2026)

Newer numbers are out. The Satellite Beach FL Real Estate Market Report, September 2026 covers every September 2026 closing, plus active and pending listings at month's end.

What is the Satellite Beach, FL real estate market doing in September 2026?

Satellite Beach home values are holding near …

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Aug. 31, 2026

King Tides on Florida's Space Coast: Sunny Day Flooding in Brevard County

What are king tides on Florida's Space Coast?

King tides are the highest predicted tides of the year, and on the Brevard County barrier island they can push water onto low streets on a clear day. NOAA tracks this as high tide flooding at the Trident Pier …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Hurricane Rated Garage Doors on Space Coast Homes (Brevard County FL)

Does my Space Coast home need a hurricane rated garage door?

If the Brevard County property sits in the wind-borne debris region, the Florida Building Code requires the garage door to be impact resistant or protected. Outside that region, an upgraded door is optional but still the …

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Aug. 30, 2026

HVAC Age on a Space Coast Home: What Brevard County Buyers Should Check

How old is too old for an air conditioner on a Brevard County home?

On Florida's Space Coast, an air conditioner past roughly 12 to 15 years is near the end of its useful life, and anything still running R-22 refrigerant is expensive to repair because R-22 …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Why Some Space Coast Condos Are Harder to Finance

Why are some Space Coast condos harder to finance than others?

Financing follows the building, not just the buyer. On Florida's Space Coast, a Brevard County condo can be denied because the association has not completed its milestone inspection or reserve study, even when the buyer qualifies …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Pros and Cons of Living in Satellite Beach, Florida

Satellite Beach has 2.8 miles of Atlantic beach, 1.3 miles of Banana River frontage, and 3.6 miles of navigable canal shoreline packed into under three square miles of land. That last number is the one that matters. It is the barrier island town where an ordinary ranch house can …

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Aug. 27, 2026

What Happens If a Hurricane Hits Before You Close on a Space Coast Home

What happens if a hurricane forms before you close on a Space Coast home?

Your closing date usually moves. The force majeure clause in the standard Florida contract extends closing when a storm makes essential services unavailable, including the ability to bind hazard, wind, or flood insurance …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Escalation Clauses on Space Coast Offers: How They Work and Where They Backfire

What is an escalation clause on a Space Coast home offer?

An escalation clause is language in a Brevard County offer that automatically raises your price by a set increment above a competing offer, up to a cap you choose. It only matters in a multiple offer …

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Aug. 24, 2026

Space Coast Beach Parking and Public Access: What It Costs in Each Brevard County Town

How much does beach parking cost on Florida's Space Coast?

It depends on the town. Cocoa Beach charges $6 per hour or $25 per day at city lots. Brevard County beach parks are free. Satellite Beach and Indialantic run their own permit programs.

One of the …

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