Space Coast Association of REATLORS® Blogs

Condolences to the family of Phil Rooney

By Meagan Bauer posted 7 days ago
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Condolences to the family of Phil Rooney of Edwards Realty, Cocoa Beach It is with a saddened heart that we notify you of the passing of one of our members Phil Rooney of Edwards Realty in Cocoa Beach last night during his sleep. The family is asking that they be given time to grieve over the sudden loss of their love one. Please honor their request and give them a day or so… Once the final arrangements are made, we will send out a notice.
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Safety Alert: REALTOR® Reports Concerning Activity

By Meagan Bauer posted 13 days ago
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Attention Members:   We've had a member alert us of a potential customer who is sending fraudulent proof of funds in the amount of large sums in order to view luxury properties. She has since notified the police.   This is a good time to remind you that your personal safety needs to be a priority. Members can view this link to learn how to plan their safety strategy.   We encourage all of our members to exercise caution and be very careful while working in the field.  Please contact the Association at 321-242-2211 if you have que
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Obituary Notice for Denny Byrd

By Meagan Bauer posted 16 days ago
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Age 76, Denny was formerly from Pittsburgh but had made a home in Cocoa Beach, FL, since 1999. He was a retired cop, bar/restaurant owner, veteran of the Air Force, and former pilot. He loved playing poker and cards with anyone who would play, riding his motorcycles, fishing, the company of family and friends, and enjoyed the beach and manatee at his home in Florida. He is survived by his children, Jackie Quimpo, Denise Brzezinski (George), and Denis, Jr. (Christine); Grandchildren: Victoria, Maria, Erika, Alexa, Colin, Hannah and Julia; and great-granddaughter Leighton. He was also survived by three siblings, Tom (Mary), Marty (Sue), and Chris (Tony); ...
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Obituary Notice for Auriette Fullilove

By Meagan Bauer posted 16 days ago
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Auriette Fullilove passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2020 in Rockledge, Florida. She and her husband Alfred C. Fullilove met in her native country of Brazil. They lived in many places over their 60-year marriage including Brazil, England, New York City, Trinidad and Jamaica before finally making a home in Rockledge Florida. She had varied careers including, working at the Brazilian consulate in NYC and raising 3 children before settling into a very successful 40-year career as a Real Estate Broker Associate with D. Basile Real Estate, and a proud member of the Space Coast Association of Realtors. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic ...
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Obituary Notice for Sylvie Brown-Balagna

By Meagan Bauer posted 16 days ago
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Sylvie M. Brown-Balagna, 74, surrounded by family and dearest friends, passed away peacefully on the 16th of June, 2020. Sylvie had a long and wonderful career working as an Auditor for the US Army Central Command in Germany and most recently in Brevard County as a Real Estate Agent and Broker of her own Agency, Sylvie Brown & Associates, where she continued striving for excellence in all her work. She was a proud member of the Space Coast Association of Realtors, and always loved meeting and working honestly with people. She is survived by her husband, Fred D. Balagna, daughter, Caroline P. Brown and grand-daughter, Adagia G. Leo. A small mass service ...
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FlexMLS Trainings Playlist is Up!!

By Meagan Bauer posted 20 days ago
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We now have our FlexMLS Trainings uploaded to our Youtube page in a FlexMLS Trainings Playlist for all our Members. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel Space Coast Assoc of Realtor
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DBPR Again Extends Deadline for Renewing Real Estate Licenses

By Meagan Bauer posted 20 days ago
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DBPR Again Extends Deadline for Renewing Real Estate Licenses The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has twice postponed the licensing deadline for state licensees who originally had to be renewed no later than March 31, 2020. In the latest change, those licensees now have until Dec. 31, 2020, to complete required courses and pay their fees. Licensees with a Sept. 30, 2020, license renewal deadline have also received an extension to Dec. 31, 2020. DBPR explained the change in an email it sent to licensees that “provides important information regarding the renewal deadline extension currently in effect for your license ...
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COVID-19 Community Report #20-053

By Meagan Bauer posted 27 days ago
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Here is the newest report from the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center. Please read to stay informed and saf
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Celebration of Life for Debbie Seymour

By Meagan Bauer posted 27 days ago
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Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Debra Seymour (Indialantic, Florida), who passed away on May 13, 2020 at the age of 57. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences to share with the family, or plant a tree in Debbie's memory, on this memorial page . She was predeceased by : her mother Sandra Hutto. She is survived by : her father Frederick E Seymour II; her siblings, Susan Makara, Frederick E Seymour III, Steven C Seymour, Chuck and Sue Makara; her step-sister Debra Eubank; her nieces and nephews, Frederick E Seymour IV, Eli Charles Seymour and Casey L Seymour; and her close friends, Terri Feehan and Meg Kleinschmidt. ...
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Brevard Public Schools to receive $14-15 million in coronavirus-relief aid

By Meagan Bauer posted 28 days ago
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BPS A Publication of Brevard Public Schools Brevard Public Schools estimates the district will receive between $14-15 million as a proportional share of the estimated $17.4 million in education stabilization funds from the federal government’s CARES Act stimulus bill passed in late March. School districts are still awaiting direction from the Florida Department of Education for conformation on the final allocation and application guidelines to apply for the funding.   “We welcome this much needed federal aid,” said Dr. Mark Mullins, Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools. “This money is necessary to help cover the unanticipated costs associated with ...
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You're Invited! Open House: Zero In On Transportation Planning

By Meagan Bauer posted 30 days ago
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You're Invited! Open House: Zero In On Transportation Planning When : Wednesday, June 17th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Where : Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Blvd. Rockledge, Fl 32955 An event you won’t want to miss! Join the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization for its annual Open House. Zero in on your role in transportation planning. Learn more about trending road projects, our future transportation system, and the mission of Vision Zero. Attend in person or online! Register Now Let others know you’re attending! Say you’re going or share the event on Faceboo
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Blood Drive at SCAR

By Meagan Bauer posted 30 days ago
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Blood Drive with COVID-19 Antibody Testing for all Donors All donors will receive a FREE OneBlood T-Shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Here is the direct donor link for appointments. Appointments are recommended. Wednesday, June 23rd 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Here is the process they are following as per CDC and FDA standards : The first thing that happens is donors temperatures are taken when they enter the bus doorway. When all is good with that they are allowed to fully enter the bus to register and get the rest of their vitals taken.  Only 4 donors allowed on at any given ...
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Brevard Down Payment Assistance Program

By Meagan Bauer posted 06-04-2020
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The Community Housing Initiative of Brevard has a Purchase Assistance Program with money available for first time homebuyers in select areas of Brevard. Down Payment Assistance Program Information About Community Housing Initiative of Brev
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Space Coast Association Helps Open New Melbourne Dog Park

By Meagan Bauer posted 06-02-2020
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MELBOURNE ―The City of Melbourne is pleased to announce that as of Saturday, May 30, the Pieloch Dog Park of Eau Gallie is now open to the public. The Space Coast Association of Realtors provided manpower through volunteers and grant funding from the National Association of Realtors. Read the full article here .
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Space Coast Association in the News

By Meagan Bauer posted 05-29-2020
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Florida Today featured Space Coast Association of Realtors in an article about how the Brevard housing market trudges forward with virtual tours, limited showings amidst Global Pandemic. Look for quotes from our President Melissa Goldman helping share the story of our local Brevard real estate market to the community.  Read the full article here
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Good News Florida Realtors Coronavirus Update - 5/28/20

By Meagan Bauer posted 05-28-2020
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Update by Florida Realtors May 28, 2020 Coronavirus Update Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good holiday weekend. Memorial Day is always a very special holiday but I felt like it took on extra meaning this year. Im my case, it made me pause for a moment and realize that despite these difficult times, we are all very lucky to live in the greatest country in world and even luckier to have such brave men and women to defend it. I hope all of you were able to find a similar moment for yourselves. The reason you are getting this update a little early this week is because I simply could not wait ...
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Rental and Mortgage Assistance Available

By Jaimie Engle posted 05-21-2020
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Rental and Mortgage Assistance Available to Brevard County Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19 Post Date: 05/21/2020 9:49 AM Funds are now available to income-eligible residents for mortgage assistance, rental assistance and utility and security deposit assistance through Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services Department. Brevard County’s Board of County Commissioners has allocated up to $4.4 million in federal CARES Act grant funds to assist those financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those eligible must be a resident of Brevard County; at or below 140 percent of area median income; and able to demonstrate assistance ...
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Property Management Update with Harry Heist

By Jaimie Engle posted 05-19-2020
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Space Coast Association of REALTORS® presents a Zoom Meeting with Florida Landlord Tenant Expert Attorney Harry Heist, courtesy of the Property Management Committee. Topics included: Florida State Law Supreme Court Ruling CARES Educating your Owner Non-Payment of Rent Non-Renewals Failure to Allow Access for Repairs Late Fees Preparing for Evictions Reduce Delays Expectations ...and much more!  Harry  Heist is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Heist, Weisse & Wolk representing a large number of property management companies, owners and investors in legal matters and filing thousands of eviction ...
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COVID-19 Community Report #20-049

By Jaimie Engle posted 05-14-2020
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Here is the newest report from the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center. Please read to stay informed and safe
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Showingtime integration with Supra for Enhanced Showing Reports

By Jaimie Engle posted 05-07-2020
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Overview ShowingTime integrates with Supra lockboxes to give you enhanced reporting capabilities. With the Supra integration, you will be able to see when your Supra lockbox was accessed on ShowingTime's Listing Activity Report. If the date and time align with a scheduled showing, those two activities will be associated with one another. If there was no scheduled showing associated with the access activity we will notate that on the Listing Activity Report. To get started, please ensure that your broker logs into the   Supra eKey website   and enables ShowingTime to pull lockbox activity for your office. How the new reports look: Supra ...
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