Guides
Space Coast guides
Practical playbooks for buying, selling, VA purchases, and relocating in Brevard County — written from Amanda McKnight’s day-to-day Space Coast practice.
Amanda McKnight Space Coast Market Report — September 2026
September 2026 advisor commentary for Merritt Island, Viera, beachside Brevard, and countywide dynamics—no fabricated MLS numbers.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent on Florida's Space Coast
A practical checklist for choosing a Space Coast REALTOR®: local experience, neighborhoods, responsiveness, waterfront, VA/military, relocation, and recent deals.
Viera vs. Merritt Island: A Practical Buyer Comparison
Compare Viera and Merritt Island homes, commutes, insurance questions, community costs, and everyday lifestyle before choosing where to buy.
Brevard Flood Zones, Wind Coverage, and the Real Monthly Payment
A practical educational guide to flood zones, elevation, windstorm coverage, insurance quotes, and home-buying budgets in Brevard County.
PCS Home-Buying Guide Near Patrick Space Force Base
Plan a PCS or relocation near Patrick Space Force Base with realistic commute, town, financing, temporary lodging, and remote-search guidance.
The Space Coast First-Time Buyer Playbook
A step-by-step first-time home buyer guide for Brevard County covering preapproval, neighborhoods, insurance, offers, inspections, and closing.
Condo vs. Single-Family Home: Beachside and Inland Space Coast Choices
Compare Space Coast condos and single-family homes by fees, insurance, rental rules, maintenance, reserves, location, and lifestyle.
Selling Before or During Hurricane Season on Florida’s Space Coast
A practical Space Coast seller guide to timing, storm preparation, insurance questions, pricing, disclosure, and buyer confidence from June through November.
Out-of-State and Remote Home Buyer Checklist for the Space Coast
Plan a remote Brevard County purchase with town shortlists, live video tours, early insurance quotes, inspections, closing logistics, and local representation.
Living in Suntree and Viera: A Space Coast Buyer’s Guide
Compare Suntree and Viera homes, HOAs, CDDs, amenities, school research, commuting, inventory, and buyer due diligence in central Brevard.