This was another one of my fun deals.The seller is a long time client that I do quite a few deals (and flips) with. About a year ago she told me she HATED living with an HOA and wanted a riverfront home with no HOA. We found a beautiful property on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway in Cocoa, FL (she now has about 4 acres on the river with great views of the rocket launches). We set about doing some updates to sell her existing house in Merritt Island. In a few short days we were under contract with a great offer!We just closed this 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3000sqft pool home with wonderful river views. The newer roof, newer AC, huge island kitchen, 3 car oversized garage, outdoor kitchen, screened in pool and California Closets made this a real winner!If you are looking to buy or sel... 06/22/2023

I am happy to announce I have put this beautiful 4 bedroom 2.5 bath waterfront home with dock under contract.The home features: 3600+ sqft 4 Large bedrooms 1st Floor master Gourmet kitchen with high end appliances beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace in family room Formal dining room Beautiful private Pool canal front home with ocean access private boat dock Award Winning Brevard County School District Near Port Canaveral Cruises Easy access to Cape Canaveral and I-95 Minutes from the Beach! If you need help finding your dream home in Merritt Island or any location of the beautiful Florida Space Coast, do not hesitate to contact me at 321.223.6253 or Jeff@WavesRealtyFL.com  05/22/2020

I have JUST LISTED  this home FOR RENT.  With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and fully furnished, this property is listed for $2,200 per month and includes:2 bedrooms                      2 baths 1150 square feet2 car carportFully furnishedEat in kitchenScreened in Florida roomFull sized washer/dryerWater, cable, electric, WIFI and trash includedCommunity amenities include:clubhouse, heated pool, hot tub, shuffleboard, pool table, library, RV and boat storage, numerous lakes, bingo, poker, bunko, ice cream socials, Monday night BBQ's, dances, bands and festivals. Call me at 321-626-5868, I would be more than happy to set up a private showing for you. 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 fo... 09/11/2018

Dragon Point, Merritt Island, Florida was finally sold for $800,000 and the new owners plan to rebuild. The mansion deteriorated over the years and Annie, the iconic 20 ton dragon statue sculpted in 1971 by Miami “warlock” artist Lewis VanDercar, fell apart during a 2002 storm. Then the land was tied up in court for years because of ownership disputes and code enforcement violations.  The original mansion was 5700 sq. ft. with 600' of waterfront. "Annie" had a bar/lounge inside and every tourist (and even locals) took thousands of photos.  In 1982, VanDercar upgraded Annie by sculpting four dragon hatchlings alongside the concrete monster. Joy, Sunshine, Charity and Freedom. Expanding on that legend, Rojak was a fifth hatchling that Annie kept hidden underwater. We will have to see how ... 01/18/2015

I remember the day my tenant called, like it was yesterday.  She was frantic. She said she needed to talk right away.  So, I got in my car and headed right over.  'I've been afraid to tell you this because I knew you would think I am crazy!' I couldn't imagine what she had to say 'Well, she continued, 'your house is haunted.  You have ghosts here!'   I was sure that I hadn't heard her correctly.  "What?"  It was more than just a question. "Your house is haunted." She went on to say that the house had ghosts in it since December.  It started at Christmastime, with tree ornaments flying across the room.  Then, pictures would fly off the walls and across the room.  She heard voices in the back bedroom, a man, woman and a little boy named John. Her dog would walk down the hall and yelp, and... 10/29/2013

Congratulations Angela, on the sale of your exquisite waterfront condo in Merritt Island! Thank you for hiring me as your listing agent to professionally market your property. It was a pleasure working with you!   Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate M & M Real Estate, Inc. Residential, Investment and Relocations We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale. Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate 321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080 SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com ____________________________________________ Serving Brevard County Florida for 16 Years Brevard County Resident for 37 Years Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge, Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Coc... 06/16/2012

Today’s real estate market has specific challenges we didn’t have in the past. The financial crash produced many distressed properties. Banks foreclosed on homes when the mortgages were no longer being paid. Some owners have chosen to sell homes as short sales rather than losing them in foreclosure.  Credit damage is less severe if you can sell as a short sale VS. losing the home in a foreclosure.   In order to sell your home as a short sale, one of the conditions is that  the owner must have no liquid assets. If they have funds the short sale will not be approved by their lender.   Typically, a short sale has not been maintained well. If the prospective buyer applies for an FHA mortgage in order to put less money down, the buyer and the home has to qualify in order for the mortgage to ... 05/21/2012

This Direct River Home is Superior in Quality and Location is Unbeatable! Custom Built in 2005, This Home has the Best Views on the Banana River. Many Custom appointments such has Tile Floors, Hardwood Floors, Granite Kitchen with Commercial Grade Gas Range. Stone Fireplace, Outdoor Paradise with Summer Kitchen, Heated Pool and Spa with infinity Edge, Fiber Optic Lighting. The incredible 100' Private Dock with Boat Lift. So much to be desired for. Contact Steve Vitani today for more information or to schedule an appointment. 01/27/2012

38 Random Acts of Kindness - Balloons to Heaven !   This year, so many people that I hold dear to my heart, have taught me more than they could ever imagine, through their strength and their loved ones. So many have had to endure what no person ever should. From parents, grandparents, brothers, sister, aunts and uncles, losing a loved one, to friends who have lost their courageous fight to cancer and other illnesses.  Having lost many loved ones in my life, I know the hole and void it can leave in your heart. Although, I cannot ever imagine what some of my friends have gone through this past year, I wanted them to know that there is not a moment in the day that I don't think of them. no matter how busy life can get. That there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of the struggle... 11/26/2011

The Census Bureau has reported in the past year there has been an increase of 1.4 million households from homeownership to renting.  Some new to the rental market are owners that lost their homes to foreclosure, or sold them in a short sale (selling for less than today's market value).  With this surge of new tenants, rents are on the upswing, after several years of falling. We have seen a 5.17% annual increase in rents.  Some predictions indicate that rents will continue up in the next year. Statistics indicate that 20% to 40% of properties today are being purchased by investors.  Approximately 60% of these are considered new investors. Rental houses are a great way to create wealth over time. Tenants pay the rent, hopefully covering the principal, interest, taxes and insurance on a p... 10/31/2011

Treasure Lagoon is one of the most exclusive and elite gated communities on all of Merritt Island Florida.  It is located just miles from the Kennedy Space Center.  It is a wonderful waterfront community where the owners enjoy all types of watersports from fishing to windsurfing and even kayaking.  This neighborhood has a community boat ramp with direct access to the Intercoastal Waterway, where some of the best redfish fishing in the world can be found.  Treasure Lagoon is also just minutes from Port Canaveral and the Atlantic Ocean where Cocoa Beach is located.  Properties in Treasure Lagoon do not hit the market all that often so when one becomes available buyers should jump at the opportunity to live in one of the most desireable neighborhoods on the East Coast of Florida. Tony Gian... 04/13/2011

Tommy's Pizzeria has opened in Merritt Island in the same plaza that houses Exit Island & Beach Realty. The new owner of Tommy's came by our office the other day with one of his hand tossed cheese pizzas and I must tell you it was awesome! With only a handful of mom and pop pizzerias left on Merritt Island I look forward to having one so close to my work as well as my Catalina Isles subdivision neighborhood. Unfortunately the chains have taken over Merritt Island, but with the brave few non chains that are left I feel as if my pizza eating days are not over. Tony Giannotti is the owner/broker of Exit Island & Beach Realty in Merritt Island Florida. He has lived on Carrioca Ct in Catalina Isles in Merritt Island since 1999 and specializes in the area. He lists and sells many foreclosed p... 03/20/2011