Space Coast Living
Palm Bay Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in 2026
A practical Palm Bay buyer guide comparing price, commute, roof and insurance risk, and neighborhood fit for first-time home buyers in 2026.
Palm Bay
Brevard County Real Estate
Best Palm Bay Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in 2026: Price, Commute, and Insurance Risk
By Carrie Liotta, Space Coast REALTOR® | Published June 14, 2026 If you are buying your first home in Brevard County and Palm Bay keeps showing up in your search, you are not imagining it. Palm Bay is one of the few Space Coast markets where first-time buyers can still
Patrick SFB
Will Patrick SFB BAH Cover Rent in Brevard County?
Carrie Liotta explains how Patrick SFB BAH compares with Brevard County rent decisions in 2026.
Space Coast Living
Buy or Rent on the Space Coast in 2026? How to Think Through the Decision
A Brevard County-focused look at when renting or buying may make more sense on the Space Coast in 2026.
Blue Origin
Brevard County Florida Just Secured $133 Million in Federal Funding — Here’s What That Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors on Florida’s Space Coast
If you're looking to buy a home, relocate, or invest in Florida's Space Coast, there's never been a better time to pay attention to Brevard County. In a move that highlights the area’s growing importance and potential, over $133 million in federal funding
Brevard County, Florida
How Florida’s Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes by 2037 Could Shape Your Community
What’s happening with Florida’s property tax proposal, and what could it mean for you? Florida lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could eliminate most property taxes on primary residences by 2037 — a big development for homeowners across Brevard County and the entire Space Coast. In short: A proposed
Blue Origin
Builder Confidence in 2026: What It Means for the Space Coast Housing Market
How is builder confidence shaping up as we enter 2026, and what does that mean for buyers, sellers, and the Space Coast market? Builder sentiment remains low nationwide as we kick off 2026, but there are signs of optimism on the horizon—especially for savvy buyers and sellers in markets
Blue Origin
Mortgage Rates Just Hit a Three‑Year Low — What It Means for Homebuyers & Sellers in Brevard County
Are today’s mortgage rates finally falling — and should you act now? Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest average in more than three years, creating a window of opportunity for buyers and sellers in Brevard County. Here’s what that means for your next move in real estate. 📉 What’
Palm Bay
New Jamaican Restaurant Coming to Palm Bay, Florida
Juici Patties is officially opening a new location in Palm Bay, FL in mid-December 2025, bringing authentic Jamaican flavors to Brevard County and Florida’s Space Coast. 📍 Address: 1153 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, Florida 📍 Located in: Harbor Freight shopping center This Palm Bay Juici Patties location will serve: • Authentic
Brevard County, Florida
The Top 5 Things About Tidal Water — And How It Can Affect You If You Live Waterfront in Brevard County, Florida
Living on the water in Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, or anywhere along Florida’s Space Coast comes with incredible views and boating access — but it also means living on tidal water. Tidal water simply refers to any waterway influenced by the rise and fall of the Atlantic Ocean’
Brevard County, Florida
Is Brevard County, Florida Good for Short-Term Rental Investments Like AirBnBs?
Is Brevard County a viable and strategic location for short-term rental (STR) investment? Yes—with important caveats. Brevard County, Florida, offers strong demand for vacation rentals due to its beaches, space industry appeal, and tourism economy. But local zoning laws and minimum rental periods mean it's essential
Cape Canaveral
What Are the Best Hospitals in Brevard County? (2025 Space Coast Guide)
When people relocate to Brevard County—whether to Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Viera, Melbourne, or Palm Bay—one of the first questions they ask is: Healthcare access is one piece of the lifestyle puzzle; for the broader picture, read Carrie’s guide to living in Brevard County, Florida . “What are