Palm Realty is pleased to welcome Karen Baker-Jurs to our Cocoa Beach office as a new sales associate.Karen grew up near Rochester New York. She joined the Navy after getting out of school and worked as a master at arms in Long Beach California. Karen returned to New York after her term in the Navy and met her husband in the small town of Honeoye, NY. After marrying, Karen and her husband welcomed their daughter and Karen started selling real estate in New York. The family later moved to Florida and Karen continued her real estate career in Brevard County where she loves helping people realize their home ownership dreams. Karen lives in Cocoa with her husband and daughter. In her spare time she loves riding her Harley. Karen can be reached at 585-356-2288. 11/05/2018

Sea Oats is an oceanfront condominium complex in Cocoa Beach, Florida Sea Oats on Cocoa Beach, Florida is a popular condominium complex for both locals and seasonal visitors. There are two five story buildings in the complex with both two bedroom, two bath units and three bedroom, two bath units. Many units are direct ocean while the others offer ocean views. Sea Oats is well located and it is just a short walk to restaurants, banks, shopping, the Cocoa Beach Pier, Shepard Park, Ron Jon Surf Shop and almost anything you need on a daily basis.      Each unit has a one car garage and the complex includes a heated swimming pool and a multi-purpose room for meetings and other activities.  An added plus is the fact that there is direct beach access for your convenience. A1A is nearby and pro... 08/31/2018

Twin Towers Condo in Cocoa Beach, Florida is an oceanfront complex Twin Towers is a well-established condominium complex in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The complex is located on eight acres of beachfront property.  There are two “towers” separated by a courtyard in the complex. Each “tower” is six stories and has 16 units on each floor. There are two oceanfront units, six two-bedroom units and eight one bedroom units on each floor. For your relaxation and enjoyment, there is a swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, a picnic area next to the courtyard and a community room.  Beach access is conveniently located at the east end of the complex and is a great viewing place to watch the rocket launches.  There is covered parking and each unit has an assigned parking space. Visitor parking, a dog walk ... 08/15/2018

Palm Realty is pleased to welcome Michelle Zwack to our Cocoa Beach office.Michelle Zwack (rhymes with “rock”) is originally from Arkansas. She studied home design with the exclusive Tom Chandler & Associates in Texas and established herself with high-end clients to beautifully decorate private homes and commercial businesses. Coming from a family of arborists and horticulturalists, landscape design was a natural addition to her interests. Along with becoming a Master Gardener, Michelle began successfully designing and building lavish water features for her clients. After moving to Merritt Island, her extensive background in landscaping and interior design influenced Michelle’s decision to become a Realtor. She has always enjoyed recognizing the potential in properties and gets a kick o... 08/13/2018

Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch is Sunday morning August 12, 2018 at Cape Canaveral Air Force StationThe launch of the Delta IV Heavy rocket by United Launch Alliance was scrubbed Saturday morning with less than two minutes to go before liftoff. The launch has been rescheduled for Sunday morning, August 12, 2018 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 37. The launch window opens at 3:31AM and lasts for 65 minutes.  There is expected to be a 60 percent chance of good weather at launch time.Night launches are always a special treat so be sure not to miss it!    08/11/2018

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch Tuesday August 7, 2018 Cape Canaveral AFS SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.  Liftoff is currently set for 1:18am with a two hour window.  There is currently an 80% chance of good weather for the launch.  Arrive early to find a great viewing spot for the launch!   08/06/2018

Palm Realty is pleased to welcome Melanie Rogers to our new Cocoa Beach office.Melanie is originally from Maryland and moved to Florida 23 years ago. Melanie has an impressive resume in real estate and is truly a formidable combination of intellect and hustle. She single-handedly founded and built the preeminent short term vacation rental company, Cocoa Beach Best Vacation Rentals which serves Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, the Port and the rest of Brevard County. Building her company for this niche market gave Melanie a different perspective and understanding of the area that resulted in her developing a distinct edge in the short term rental market. Through this understanding, Melanie developed an insight into the pitfalls of investment real estate to avoid. Knowing these pivotal points... 06/19/2018

Palm Realty's own Ruby Fallas has SSSOLD!!! this beautiful home in the desirable West Point to Snug Harbor Estates subdivision of Cocoa Beach. This home closed at $549,000 and featured:    4 bedrooms                                                             3 bathrooms 2 car attached garage Over 2,000 square feet of living spacePrivate dockTerrazzo floorsGorgeous open concept kitchen with:     Stainless steel appliance package     Breakfast barUpdated Bathrooms2nd master suite/mother-in-law suiteLarge indoors laundry roomScreened in patioPlenty of room for a poolIf you have any questions about buying or selling a home on the Space Coast, call Ruby Fallas at 321-795-9896. Ruby would be happy to help you too! 06/05/2018

Palm Realty is pleased to welcome Bien Nguyen (Ben as we call him here at Palm Realty) as a Sales Associate to our new Cocoa Beach office. Bien is originally from Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1982 as a refugee. After graduating from Hawley High School in Hawley, Minnesota in 1984, Bien then went on to study at North Dakota State University in Fargo, where he majored in Chemistry. After college, Bien moved to Worcester, MA in 1987.Bien married his wife and got into real estate in Massachusetts, later moving his family to Melbourne, Florida in 2007. As Bien is fluent in both English and Vietnamese, his client base is primarily in the Vietnamese community, and his business has greatly grown through his referrals. Bien strongly believes in professional ethics and therefore... 06/01/2018

  Buying a Home? Make a list and check it twice. When you decide to buy a home, it’s time to start thinking about the next step. Buyers need a checklist to help them through the home buying process and make it as easy as possible.  Learn to “Talk the Talk”Before starting your search, learn the most commonly used real estate words and phrases. Knowing the terminology is useful when talking with your REALTOR® and it will give you an idea of what is involved in the home buying process. Get a Free Credit Report You can request a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian).  It is important to do this before you begin looking at homes so you have plenty of time to review the reports for inaccurate informati... 04/09/2018

So you want to buy a house - Part 4 - Should you buy or rent? It’s a question that is asked often...should I buy or rent my home? What is right for you may not be right for someone else so it is important to make the best choice for your personal situation. Some of the reasons people rent include fluctuations in their income, a high debt to income ratio, bankruptcy, foreclosure and other credit issues. Or they may just not be able to save enough money for a minimum down payment to buy a home. Maintenance is one of the biggest differences between owning your home or being a renter. When you own a home, you are responsible for all maintenance and repair issues. If you rent, the owner of the property is responsible for repairs and maintenance. Consider buying a home instead of renting if..... 04/08/2018

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch Monday April 2, 2018 at Cape Canaveral AFS SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, April 2, 2018 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on a cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station The Falcon 9 is currently set to liftoff at 4:30pm with an instantaneous window. There is an 80% chance of good weather for the launch with temperatures expected to be around 80*. If the launch is delayed until Tuesday, the window will push back to 4:08pm. Plan to arrive early to find a great viewing spot for the launch!  For information on the Brevard County, Florida Real Estate market, call, text or email me.Diana Zaccaro, REALTOR®Veterans Realty of Brevard - not just for veterans!"Your Cocoa Beach Connection for Cocoa Beachand the Brevard County beaches"Di... 04/01/2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch rocked the Space Coast today 2-6-18  The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched this afternoon (February 6, 2018) and two of the side boosters landed successfully at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. About eight minutes after liftoff the boosters landed side by side and their touchdowns caused sonic booms or “Booms on the Beach” across the Space Coast. This was an historic event that was expected to bring 100,000 visitors to the Cocoa Beach area to witness the launch and it did. The weather was perfect except for some upper level winds that delayed the launch almost to the end of the window. Watching rocket launches on picture perfect days is just one more benefit of living on Florida’s Space Coast on Cocoa Beach.     02/06/2018

This is what life is like in Cocoa Beach, Florida Locals fondly refer to Cocoa Beach as the greatest little city in the world. Let me tell you why...Cocoa Beach is home for approximately 12,000 locals. It is also a popular vacation destination, a relaxing day at the beach for those who live on the mainland, a great surfing location for surfers and a favorite “home away from home” for our snowbirds. Whether you want to raise a family, relax or retire, the casual, friendly lifestyle of Cocoa Beach makes it the perfect place to do so. Cocoa Beach is a barrier island with six miles of beaches on the east and the Banana River on the west. Cape Canaveral borders Cocoa Beach to the north and Patrick Air Force Base borders Cocoa Beach to the south.  Cocoa Beach has over 2,400 single family home... 01/29/2018

Florida’s Seafood Bar and Grill – 20 years on Cocoa Beach Florida’s Seafood Bar and Grill on Cocoa Beach recently celebrated 20 years in business and is a favorite with both locals and tourists. “Florida's Seafood” as locals refer to it, is not a chain restaurant. It is family owned and operated, the atmosphere is casual and it is family friendly. The menu is extensive and offers something for everyone, seafood lover or not. Lunch is served from 11am to 4pm which makes it a great alternative for locals who want a good meal at a reasonable price. One of my favorite lunch selections is their Summer Salad which consists of lettuce topped with fresh fruit, candied nuts and Feta cheese. It is served with fritters, garlic bread and lemon sorbet. You can add grilled shrimp or grilled chicken f... 01/23/2018

  The Canals of Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach is a barrier island in East Central Florida that is well known for its waterfront property. With six miles of beaches to the east and river front to the west, it is uniquely located. The Atlantic Ocean to the east offers gorgeous sunrises, surfing and beach access while the Banana River on the west is the place for boating and breathtaking sunsets.  But it is the canals of Cocoa Beach and their tranquil, relaxed atmosphere that are its best kept secret. Visualize yourself relaxing on your screened porch or balcony while you watch the birds perch on the dock pilings as they enjoy the sunshine…you will see pelicans, sea gulls and blue heron.               Many of the homes and condos have private docks and it is always relaxing to enjoy the view of ... 01/21/2018

 It’s the Cocoa Beach Cool Down!  December was warmer than normal here on Cocoa Beach with unseasonably high temperatures some days but last week our weather finally started to cool down and we seeing more normal temperatures. One of the things that appealed to me and my husband when we moved to Florida years ago was the fact that Cocoa Beach has three seasons. The change of seasons is far more subtle than up north and we look forward to each season. The humidity this time of year is lower, the wind comes more from the north than the south and we even see leaves fall from some of the trees.  This weekend a cold front is forecast to bring much cooler, drier air just in time for New Year's Day and the first week of the New Year. It's a nice change from the hot, humid sumer, a chance to we... 12/28/2017

 Surfin' Santas on Christmas Eve 2017 in Cocoa Beach, Florida The Surfing Santas are a Christmas Eve tradition on Cocoa Beach and this year's event is expected to be the biggest yet. Save the date and plan now to attend Surfing Santas Sunday, December 24, 20178am until noonDowntown Cocoa Beach on the beach at the end of Minutemen Causeway This is an event the whole family can enjoy and is a great way to start your Christmas holiday. Hope to see you there!         12/22/2017

Palm Realty's own Ruby Fallas has listed this beautiful home in the desirable West Point to Snug Harbor Estates subdivision of Cocoa Beach. This beautiful waterfront canal home is priced at $650,000. Features include:   4 bedrooms                                                             3 bathrooms 2 car attached garage Over 2,000 square feet of living spacePrivate dockTerrazzo floorsGorgeous open concept kitchen with:     Stainless steel appliance package     Breakfast barUpdated Bathrooms2nd master suite/mother-in-law suiteLarge indoors laundry roomScreened in patioPlenty of room for a pool If you have any questions about this stunning home you can reach Ruby Fallas at 321-795-9896. Ruby would be happy to set up a private showing for you! 11/07/2017

My Buyers have closed on this great home located in beautiful Cocoa Beach! This property SSSOLD  for $555,000 and featured: 4 bedrooms2 baths2049 square feet of living spaceCanal front homeCompletely remodeledOpen concept kitchen  Quartz counter topsStainless steel appliance packageMaster bedroom with en suite bathroom Hurricane impact windows2 car attached garageBuilt in 1962Cement block construction.22 acre lotTons of sliders and windows in huge Florida room means tons of light!When you are looking to purchase your new home or sell the one that you have, let my 25+ years experience as a full time real estate broker  work for you! Call me at 321-626-5868, I would be honored to help  you too! 10/25/2017