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Homestead exemptionIn Florida, $25,000 of the assessed value of your home is exempt from real estate taxes, but you have to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the exemption. First you much have the title or record to your property as of January 1, and reside on the property. You have to be ...

Buying a waterfront home Things to consider when buying any waterfront vacation home.First off, congratulations at looking to Indian River County for a possible permanent or vacation home. The good news about Brevard countyfrom an investment angle are:There is only so much waterfront or Coastal p...

More about Hurricanes:Despite four devastating hurricanes in 2004, the number of Florida visitors rose 7% to an all-time high of 79.8 million last year and is on target to hit 80 million this year. Florida tourism generates about $57 billion annually and employs 912,700.If you live on the coast y...

About Vero Beach/Indian River County weather You can lay in the sun on 33 miles of beaches at least 300 days a year.True, it rains at least a little 115 days of the year, but most of the county's average annual rainfall of 50.2 inches falls on sultry, mostly sunny summer afternoons--just in time ...

Indian River Education network IRENE was designed in 1991 to provide Vero Beach and Indian River County with a new approach to the "Home-School Connection". IRENE allows parents, teachers and the schools to interact during the 81% of the time that learning occurs outside the formal education sett...

The Indian River School District, located in Southeastern Sussex County, is one of the largest school districts in the State of Delaware. Formed in 1969 by the consolidation of several smaller districts, the Indian River School District serves the towns of Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Gumboro...

Vero Beach and Indian River county Golf CoursesBent Pine Golf Club - Private 6001 Clubhouse DrVero Beach, Florida 32967Indian River CountyBlue/Red at Vista Royale Golf & Country Club - Semi-Private 100 Woodland DrVero Beach, Florida 32962Indian River CountyDodger Pines Country Club - Semi-Private...

About Vero Beach/Indian River County recreationOver 112,000 people reside in Indian River County, enjoying a climate moderated by the warm tropical waters of the Gulf Stream. Balmy winters combine with summer's fresh ocean breezes to keep the average temperature a delicious 73 degrees, allowing r...

Cost of living indexing explanationA figure of 100 points is used as an average both for the USA and Florida. For example:Boise Idaho is ranked at a 99Boston Mass is rated at 240San Francisco at 217Statewide, Florida cities come in from a low of 90 and up.One way to compare Florida areas to salar...

Vero Beach, Real Estate is as unique as the Florida Keys from a lifestyle viewpoint. The recreational opportunities here are endless. The current Real Estate market offers buyers a great opportunity to own a piece of paradise in this incredible community.More Info Vero beachlocated in Indian Rive...