When is lovebug season on Florida's Space Coast?

Lovebugs fly in two peaks each year across Florida, including Brevard County: April to May and August to September, according to the University of Florida. They are a nuisance for cars, not a reason to skip a Space Coast …

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, …

How does a backup offer work on a Brevard County, Florida home that is already under contract?

A backup offer lets a second buyer stand in line behind the first contract. If the first contract ends, the backup buyer moves into first position on the agreed terms. …

Viera's $575,000 median hides a split that matters. Pool homes closed at full list price in a median of 9 days. Homes without a pool took 48 days.

Overall it's one of the tightest markets in Brevard: about 2.4 months of inventory, 82 closings and 11 sales at …

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 a Florida HOA control the changes you make to your home?

Yes, within limits. Florida law lets an HOA review exterior changes only to the extent its declaration allows, and it must apply its standards reasonably and equitably.

Many Space Coast neighborhoods have a homeowners …

Can you request a vacation house check from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office?

Yes. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office accepts vacation house check requests through your local precinct, and the request must be received at least five days before you leave.

Plenty of Space Coast homeowners …

How does special needs shelter registration work in Brevard County, Florida?

Brevard County residents can preregister through the Florida Special Needs Registry so emergency responders can plan for people who may need extra help during a disaster. Registration is voluntary.

Most hurricane planning on the Space …

How do you sign up for emergency alerts in Brevard County, Florida?

Register for AlertBrevard, the county's location-based notification system, and choose voice, email, or text alerts. Brevard County Emergency Management, Utilities, and Fire Rescue use it to reach residents.

New homeowners on the Space Coast …

How do you check a contractor's license in Florida?

Search the contractor by name or license number on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation site, MyFloridaLicense.com, before you sign anything. Brevard County homeowners can confirm license status in minutes.

After closing on a home …