Were looking at West cocoa on the inland side of the river. Know anything about Hurricane insureance and what it may cost, we are looking at 420 Prospect Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 , its listed at 120,000 but we wanna make an offer at around 90,000.
@@anthonywike8042 Since the home is older than 30 years, you will need to have a 4 point inspection to determine if the home can be insured. The MLS shows a new roof, newer AC and that the cast iron pipes have been replaced. That is 3 of the 4 points that should be good. The electrical is the 4th point. Have you seen the house yet? Text or call me at 321.795.1854 we can see about coordinating schedules to get in.
As a native Floridian, I love exploring different parts of Florida and finding new places to go and hangout and as learn more about Cocoa beach and how big surfing is there, it really makes me more convince that this is where I need to move in the future because I love the beach and ocean and this would be right up my alley 🤘😎🌅🏄 so thank you for the details and info Good Sir
Nice video but...Since video recorded.... the water clarity is going down and all the manatee are dying. Mainly because people are more concerned with green lawns than they are brown rivers. Real estate agents aren’t gonna tell you anything about that now are they?Cocoa Beach is unaffordable. Unless buying a 1950s home that needs to be plowed over for a half $1 million sounds like a good idea. At this point it probably is. Wow... The gentrification is over. You need to be have a lot of money to live in Cocoa Beach or you simply can’t live there. If you find there’s a shortage of help at the local businesses it’s because there’s no place for the help to live. But it is a beautiful town that I have loved and surfed for years.
Thanks for finding the video and for the comments. Yes, we have water issues from time to time in the Banana River and Indian River BUT right now, the water is the clearest I have seen it in years! I couldn't say that 24-36 months ago. Prices in Cocoa Beach are exceptionally high right now. It is hard to find anything under $500K for a single family home and under $200K for a condo. Average sales price for 2021 on a single family home was $771K vs $562K in 2020. Condos were $345K vs $302K in 2020. If you are considering a home in Cocoa Beach, it will probably be built in the 1960's or 1970's. There are newer homes, but they are at a premium (Laurham Village is being built in South Cocoa Beach right now & starting price is $1.2M) Prices are high everywhere in Brevard County (not just Cocoa Beach) 2019 and earlier, you would have a good selection of homes under $200K. Its hard to find a home under $300K. Same with the mainland. Palm Bay you could find homes under $150K (even under $100K) a few years back...its difficult to find one under $250K. Rent prices are getting ridiculous too....
One fun fact people from the south need to know is people from up north/ mid west we get all 4 season so in the summer even tho we love it we still complain about the heat up here as well !!!!!! Note to self people
We are coming back down for a visit in a few days. We live in Mn. So it’s nice to get away from old man winter! My wife and I have thought about buying a beachfront condo in the future!
I hope you enjoy your winter break!! To give you a heads up, we are having a slightly cooler than usual 🥶. No where near what you are probably dealing with...but it's "Florida Cold" out. Overnight lows have been high 40's/low 50's at times. Warming to 60's/70's. The sun feels amazing though 😎. Let me know if you have any questions about the area while you are down & have a great trip 👍
@@EricLarkin Thanks Eric, looks like 70’s and sun when we are down. That’s all we ever ask for! Who knows, the wife may want to look at a property or two while we are down! Thanks for your reply!
Happy to help if she does (either this trip or the next) 😎 If you like to watch rocket launches, SpaceX has a couple on the schedule this week. Always cool to see.
The water isn't clear enough to see very far of you are snorkeling. I mostly swim, bodysurf, and on rare occasions take out a boogie board or surf board. I don't see too many sharks, but they are out there
What about schools? How are the school districts?, is there a sense of community?, how are the people about newcomers? Is the job market mainly based on seasonal jobs?, or is there year round employment?, any neighboring towns that are better/worse for families to move to?, :) thanks so much
Thanks for stopping by and for the questions! Schools as a whole for the county are good. Most are rated A or B (there are some C's and D's too). Here are two good sights to help you research the schools: data.floridatoday.com/school/brevard/ www.schooldigger.com/ Our economy is tourist-based, but we also have a very strong health/medical job force, aeronautic/space industry, retail, and hospitality. Definitely year-round employment opportunities. Just like any areas/cities/counties, we have good areas and bad areas. Something I have noticed, what I may feel like a safe/good neighborhood, others think I am crazy (& vice versa). I recommend talking to local law enforcement for criminal activity in the areas you could be interested in. As a Realtor, I can only talk price, features, etc and cannot promote or steer into or out of a specific area (could be interpreted as a fair housing violation)
Grew up in MS on the gulf coast, and you are NOT lying about fire ants! I remember standing on my lawn once as a kid, and suddenly feeling a pinch. I look down, and my whole leg from the knee down was dark and moving. COVERED in ants hahahah! I took off like a bat out of heck running and slapping my leg!
I got lit up a couple weeks ago showing a house. We were standing in the backyard discussing the property & I must have been standing on an ant trail...it was a good segway to warn them about fire ants (they didn't buy that house either)
@@EricLarkin LOLOL! Fun times. Desperately wanting to move to Florida having to deal with Mid-Ohio winter right now! Certainly getting a place there in the next few years along with the rest of America haha!
Pretty sure every city has a little crime and deals with the occasional homeless person, Cocoa Beach is no different. No major crimes, mostly trespassing, dui, bikes getting stolen, domestic issues, etc. The homeless/transients seem to be here more in the winter months. No tent cities or anything like that.
Mr Larkin. Thank you so much for the valuable information! Much need it. Getting a property next year hoping cocoa ⛱ . I will keep your information to get in touch in the near future. Be all safe and healthy 🙏
Thanks for the kind words Lulu & congrats on setting the goal of owning a property next year in the area! I am here to help however I can. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you questions!
you say that for 3 months of the year it gets hot there and humid. currently we live in Thailand where it gets 36 degrees C with 96% humidity. how does this compare?
I LIVED THERE at 448 s banana river blvd....when there was a entire block of empty lot's, to much commericial development, my stay was 82 to 86. lack of younger people, going back to visit friends, it looks like: botched plastic sugery, it had a better heyday.
We moved here around 1982/83 (June Dr 😎) Yes, there were more vacant lots that are now condos or single family homes. I might be biased, but still love calling Cocoa Beach home. Thanksgiving weekend is great with the street party downtown to see some old friends who have moved away. Maybe your next trip here will be a little better experience for you.
I would give my left arm to live in Cocoa Beach, too bad I was born on a 3rd world country :( - I was there back on 2019 during my Orlando vacations, and it's paradise. I had lunch on this Hawaian themed restaurant next to the beach, can't remember the name of the venue, but the Alaska king crab was AWSOME.
Put a bid on a home in Cocoa Florida. It’s been stripped down to the studs and rebuilt. It’s been treated for termites. I wonder if it’s a safe buy or if We should gracefully bow out. It has all new walls, cabinets, floor, bathroom. Completely renovated. The termite guy said it’s actually a good thing because it’s like a brand new home. It does not have a pool. It’s 365 k in 2022. To move there or not???????
Thats great you had the termite inspection, how about a home inspection? What did they say about the condition of the house? Do you have a real estate agent helping you with the purchase? If so, have a conversation with them.
Possible addition to your "bug list" -- no-see-ums!! Relentless buggers and way worse than mosquitos. (Been here 45 years and never seen a fire ant in CB!) Thanks for this, Eric!
Thanks Jean! Ill have to do an update to include the no see ums!!! As for the fire ants... they're in CB...had to get rid of a hill last month from the front yard
😎😎Thank you for the kind words!! I like your style video too. I was considering doing a driving one from Port Canaveral to Patrick Space Force to showoff our beach town. Now that I've seen yours, I'm probably going to do something similar here. Thanks for the inspiration 😎😎
Thx Eric...my wife and I are retirees living in Virginia...been to Cocoa Beach twice this year and love it...we want out of Virginia and if daughter relocates to Florida, which she is threatening to do, we'll give u a call. We might be back down there in November.
I might be biased, but think Cocoa Beach is a great place to live😎😎. I appreciate you finding the videos & for the comment! November is a great time to be in Florida. If you happen to plan your trip around Thanksgiving, Cocoa Beach has an amazing art show that weekend 👍👍. I am happy to answer any questions you might have on the area.
Hello! wanted to share the gospel with you all, have a lovely day! (As Christians we should spread Gods word) Mark 16: 15 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (God loved us so He allowed His only Son to die for our sins) John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Jesus Christ created only one church. And that is His church which is the (church of Christ.) (Not a (man made) church like: catholic, baptist, Muslim, Pentecostal, etc...) but His church is the only one you can read about in the Bible. (Only one) Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. And the members of the Lords church are called Christians. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. In order to become a child of God one must obey the gospel which is The plan of salvation Hear: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (You have to hear the word) Believe: Mark:16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (After you’ve herd the gospel, do you believe it?) Repent: Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (If you believe, are you ready? to repent, (turn away) from the sinful ways of living?) Confess: Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. (After you’ve repented, do you confess that Jesus is the Son of God; the one who died for your sins?) Be Baptized: Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (After you’ve confessed are you ready? to put on Christ in baptism being submerged in the water) [And then we all must live faithful unto death] Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (Live a life striving to be like Christ, even though we as children fall constantly, keep your robes clean, by living a life of repentance not willingly sinning but, repentance is a gift from God to get it right when we do fall short because no one is perfect) Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. HAVE A BLESSED TIME!😇
Thank you for sharing the gospel! Fortunately, Cocoa Beach has quite a few churches up and down A1A to worship at. One of my favorite things that occur is Easter morning. The end of Osceola, at Lori Wilson Park, and at the end of Minutemen Causeway are the locations that we celebrate Easter at sunrise on the beach. It is a great way to start Easter.
@@EricLarkin Hello, My nick name is coco! I think cocoa beach sound amazing! Thank you, I actually don’t celebrate “Easter Sunday” because, we as Christians don’t know when the Savior died. We only know he died and he rose on the third day. the first day of the week! Which we go to worship on Sundays. One out of the five (1/5) acts of worship is, Lords Supper we take the bread(cracker) and drink of the cup (100% grape juice from the store) which represents the death of Jesus Christ. We do this EVERY SUNDAY!! To celebrate His death and resurrection instead of just one day! 😇🤗 Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. 1 Corinthians 11:26,27 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
In the next year or two, I would like to buy some land there. Set up 5 campers and have a mini Airbnb lot. Of course, I'd live in one of the campers. Is this something I can do there?
Do they need substitute high school teachers semi regularly? I’m narrowing my search within Fl to relocate from NYS. Are naturopathic drs covered by insurance in FL? Thanks!
Hello Laura, Thank you for watching the video and for the questions. It would depend on your insurance on if a naturopathic doctor is covered & should be a question for your current provider. If you send me an email at Eric@EricLarkin.com I will reply with any info I have on the local school board and hiring substitute teachers. I hope this helps!
Would you say October is good time to be there? Is the water pretty and clear during that time? We are planning on staying there for a week in late October to see if we like it and may consider moving there in the future. Is it there a lot of sunshine in October?
Eric I might be interested in a property in Cape Canaveral or CB. Are there condo associations which allow one month rentals? I would hope to visit occasionally and rent out occasionally.
Hey Nancy, thank you for finding this video & for the question! Yes, there are quite a few condos in both Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral that will allow 1 month minimum rentals. (There are some that allow 1 week too) If you want to send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com or text me your email at 3217951854 I can get you a list of what is available. Something to keep in mind if you are getting a mortgage is the association also has to go through the mortgage process. You might need to put a larger down payment to qualify for the loan (up to 30%) I can go over the details either in the email or on a phone call. I hope this helps & I will keep an eye out for your email if you do send one👍
Hey man im about to be heading that way i took a job with relativity space. Im selling my house in tx and we will be staying in our camper until our house sells then we will be purchasing a home
Congratulations! I heard about the concept of using a 3D printer to build a rocket engine last year & was blown away by the idea. Let me know what I can do to help get you familiar with the area.
I see the occasional dolphin in the ocean. I see more of them in the river & canals. There aren't any ferries here. We have several causeway bridges that connects the barrier islands to the mainland
It really depends on the seas and wind strength/direction. Summer is the best time to find the Atlantic flat and glassy. It's rare the water is clear enough to see the bottom once you get knee deep. The sand gets kicked up from the waves. I hope this helps 😎
Thank you for the question!! There are some multi-family properties in the area. Most of the properties are condos, single family homes, town houses, or half duplexes. Does this answer your question?
@@EricLarkin Thanks for responding, I greatly appreciate it. I'm in the market for a 2 to 4 flat. My email is 1825ohare@gmail.com . Let's talk. Thank you.
I do not have rental listings in Cocoa Beach, but I can certainly get some info to you. Send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com along with what you would like (bedrooms, bath, & price). Always happy to help 😎
It is starting to warm up in April (high's in the 80's) and afternoon thunderstorms are starting too (April is a little wetter than February & March) Humidity is stll reasonable, so it is pretty nice!
Understood! Anytime I am in the ocean, I am on the lookout for a fin. Sharks are out there but they aren't looking for humans to eat. I try to avoid the water near where people are surf fishing.
Same with gators, they aren't looking for a human to eat and prefer to stay away from us. They can be found in just about any body of water in Florida. Some areas are more prevalent than others for gators. I am cautious with small pets near the water. I would be cautious with young children too.
Cocoa Florida has a higher crime rate and is often confused with Cocoa Beach. We are two different cities that are seperated by 2 rivers and the city of Merritt Island. Crime in Cocoa Beach isnt bad at all. It is usually tied to the visitors of the area (public intoxication, domestic altercations, shop lifting, etc) which isn't out of the ordinary for a destination town.
The couple times I was at Jacksonville Beach, I enjoyed it there. I really like how they like dogs on the beach in the morning and late afternoon (before 9 and after 5) 🐾🐾
One other Con. All the trashy t-shirt and souvenir stores that line A1A. Two of the biggest eyesores are Cocoa Beach Surf Company and Ron Jon Surf Shop Super Center. Thanks for not listing, as a Pro, that thing that sticks out into the ocean at Meade Ave. It hasn't been the same, for us locals, since Westgate took it over. Overall, I enjoyed watching your video.
Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral are "destination towns" so we do get our tourists and the retail that supports them. Even though Ron Jons & CB Surf company have quite the presence on A1A, they also employ a lot of locals and contribute back to the community. They sponsor a lot of 5k races and surf contests too. I bet there's at least one Ron Jon t-shirt in most of the homes in Brevard County 😎 (I know we have a couple)
I replied to your previous message and just saw you are already working with a Realtor. You should contact your Realtor to see this house if you are interested in it. If you offer is accepted, besides having a home inspection, you will need a 4 point inspection for the insurance. I met with a great local inspector (Adam Marrara) and asked him to explain a 4 point in this video ua-cam.com/video/8xPN9dqbyv8/v-deo.html Call him when you are ready for both the full inspection, the 4 point inspection, and have him do the wind mitigation report to see if you can save some money on the insurance for the home.
@@EricLarkin Thanks alot man, ive been working alot so i just got back to respond, i will be giving him a call, I have alot of people viewing my house so fingers crossed.
@@EricLarkin my buddy just moved there. he says they haven't had a hurrican for 16 years. How can that be? Don't all those Hurricanes wipe out the entire state lol...I'd love to live there though. maybe I can meet Jeanie??
We have been fortunate in Cocoa Beach & Brevard County. We still feel the effects of the hurricanes when they come through, we haven't had a direct hit in a while🤞🤞
@@EricLarkin Just a couple years out from retirement and love the Cocoa Beach area. You're on my list to outreach if this really becomes a thing. Checking out the rest of your videos. We may talk some day. Thanks.
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I love answering your questions about Cocoa Beach & the Space Coast! Call or text me 321-795-1854 or comment below! I am here to help!!
Were looking at West cocoa on the inland side of the river. Know anything about Hurricane insureance and what it may cost, we are looking at 420 Prospect Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
, its listed at 120,000 but we wanna make an offer at around 90,000.
@@anthonywike8042 Since the home is older than 30 years, you will need to have a 4 point inspection to determine if the home can be insured. The MLS shows a new roof, newer AC and that the cast iron pipes have been replaced. That is 3 of the 4 points that should be good. The electrical is the 4th point. Have you seen the house yet? Text or call me at 321.795.1854 we can see about coordinating schedules to get in.
As a native Floridian, I love exploring different parts of Florida and finding new places to go and hangout and as learn more about Cocoa beach and how big surfing is there, it really makes me more convince that this is where I need to move in the future because I love the beach and ocean and this would be right up my alley 🤘😎🌅🏄 so thank you for the details and info Good Sir
David, you are very welcome! Hopefully you will be able to visit the Cocoa Beach area soon😎😎😎
Absolutely comprehensive and informative not to mention CANDID pros and cons of Cocoa Beach. THX!
😎😎 thanks Jeffrey! I appreciate the kind words!!
I plan on moving there after college, hopefully i get a job with spaceX
Best of luck with college and landing a job with SpaceX!
Nice video but...Since video recorded.... the water clarity is going down and all the manatee are dying. Mainly because people are more concerned with green lawns than they are brown rivers. Real estate agents aren’t gonna tell you anything about that now are they?Cocoa Beach is unaffordable. Unless buying a 1950s home that needs to be plowed over for a half $1 million sounds like a good idea. At this point it probably is. Wow... The gentrification is over. You need to be have a lot of money to live in Cocoa Beach or you simply can’t live there. If you find there’s a shortage of help at the local businesses it’s because there’s no place for the help to live. But it is a beautiful town that I have loved and surfed for years.
Thanks for finding the video and for the comments. Yes, we have water issues from time to time in the Banana River and Indian River BUT right now, the water is the clearest I have seen it in years! I couldn't say that 24-36 months ago.
Prices in Cocoa Beach are exceptionally high right now. It is hard to find anything under $500K for a single family home and under $200K for a condo. Average sales price for 2021 on a single family home was $771K vs $562K in 2020. Condos were $345K vs $302K in 2020. If you are considering a home in Cocoa Beach, it will probably be built in the 1960's or 1970's. There are newer homes, but they are at a premium (Laurham Village is being built in South Cocoa Beach right now & starting price is $1.2M)
Prices are high everywhere in Brevard County (not just Cocoa Beach) 2019 and earlier, you would have a good selection of homes under $200K. Its hard to find a home under $300K. Same with the mainland. Palm Bay you could find homes under $150K (even under $100K) a few years back...its difficult to find one under $250K.
Rent prices are getting ridiculous too....
Eric knows everything about Cocoa Beach, and all the surrounding areas in Brevard County. Great Video!
Thanks Dan! I appreciate the kind words😎
One fun fact people from the south need to know is people from up north/ mid west we get all 4 season so in the summer even tho we love it we still complain about the heat up here as well !!!!!! Note to self people
We have 4 seasons in Florida:
Snow bird season
Love bug season
Hurricane Season
& Summer
We are coming back down for a visit in a few days. We live in Mn. So it’s nice to get away from old man winter! My wife and I have thought about buying a beachfront condo in the future!
I hope you enjoy your winter break!! To give you a heads up, we are having a slightly cooler than usual 🥶. No where near what you are probably dealing with...but it's "Florida Cold" out. Overnight lows have been high 40's/low 50's at times. Warming to 60's/70's. The sun feels amazing though 😎.
Let me know if you have any questions about the area while you are down & have a great trip 👍
@@EricLarkin Thanks Eric, looks like 70’s and sun when we are down. That’s all we ever ask for! Who knows, the wife may want to look at a property or two while we are down! Thanks for your reply!
Happy to help if she does (either this trip or the next) 😎 If you like to watch rocket launches, SpaceX has a couple on the schedule this week. Always cool to see.
I just moved to Rockledge which is very close to Cocoa Beach. It's beautiful here....I love it!!!
Welcome to the Space Coast!!
Glad to know you live there! I wonder what it is like to live there full time.
@@karenvancehammond1583 🌴🌴it's like living in paradise 🌴🌴
@@EricLarkin Can you snorkel in Cocoa Beach? OR is it dangerous to do so with the sharks?
The water isn't clear enough to see very far of you are snorkeling. I mostly swim, bodysurf, and on rare occasions take out a boogie board or surf board. I don't see too many sharks, but they are out there
What about schools? How are the school districts?, is there a sense of community?, how are the people about newcomers? Is the job market mainly based on seasonal jobs?, or is there year round employment?, any neighboring towns that are better/worse for families to move to?, :) thanks so much
Thanks for stopping by and for the questions! Schools as a whole for the county are good. Most are rated A or B (there are some C's and D's too). Here are two good sights to help you research the schools:
data.floridatoday.com/school/brevard/
www.schooldigger.com/
Our economy is tourist-based, but we also have a very strong health/medical job force, aeronautic/space industry, retail, and hospitality. Definitely year-round employment opportunities.
Just like any areas/cities/counties, we have good areas and bad areas. Something I have noticed, what I may feel like a safe/good neighborhood, others think I am crazy (& vice versa). I recommend talking to local law enforcement for criminal activity in the areas you could be interested in. As a Realtor, I can only talk price, features, etc and cannot promote or steer into or out of a specific area (could be interpreted as a fair housing violation)
bro on the beach is hot? go across the river and it jumps up 5°
Not only does it jump 5°...you also lose the ocean breeze🥵
Is there a "ok" Uber service in Cocoa Beach? Uber eats? DoorDash ?
They are both available in Cocoa Beach 👍👍
Grew up in MS on the gulf coast, and you are NOT lying about fire ants! I remember standing on my lawn once as a kid, and suddenly feeling a pinch. I look down, and my whole leg from the knee down was dark and moving. COVERED in ants hahahah! I took off like a bat out of heck running and slapping my leg!
I got lit up a couple weeks ago showing a house. We were standing in the backyard discussing the property & I must have been standing on an ant trail...it was a good segway to warn them about fire ants (they didn't buy that house either)
@@EricLarkin LOLOL! Fun times. Desperately wanting to move to Florida having to deal with Mid-Ohio winter right now! Certainly getting a place there in the next few years along with the rest of America haha!
🌴🌴 #HeadSouth 😎😎
I love it! It's heaven on earth!
I can't argue with you on that😎😎
Is there a lot of crime and homeless in cocoa?
Pretty sure every city has a little crime and deals with the occasional homeless person, Cocoa Beach is no different. No major crimes, mostly trespassing, dui, bikes getting stolen, domestic issues, etc.
The homeless/transients seem to be here more in the winter months. No tent cities or anything like that.
Mr Larkin. Thank you so much for the valuable information! Much need it. Getting a property next year hoping cocoa ⛱ . I will keep your information to get in touch in the near future. Be all safe and healthy 🙏
Thanks for the kind words Lulu & congrats on setting the goal of owning a property next year in the area! I am here to help however I can. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you questions!
I'm moving to Brevard this summer. Just made an offer on a house in Viera. I love Cocoa Beach also
Congrats on making the move! 👍Good luck on the purchase in Viera too!! (Cocoa Beach is an easy drive😎)
you say that for 3 months of the year it gets hot there and humid. currently we live in Thailand where it gets 36 degrees C with 96% humidity. how does this compare?
Pretty comparable in our temperatures!
I LIVED THERE at 448 s banana river blvd....when there was a entire block of empty lot's, to much commericial development, my stay was 82 to 86. lack of younger people, going back to visit friends, it looks like: botched plastic sugery, it had a better heyday.
We moved here around 1982/83 (June Dr 😎) Yes, there were more vacant lots that are now condos or single family homes. I might be biased, but still love calling Cocoa Beach home. Thanksgiving weekend is great with the street party downtown to see some old friends who have moved away. Maybe your next trip here will be a little better experience for you.
SHOW MY HOME FOR PRICE $ 250 TO 300.OOO.
Are you looking for a condo under 300k?
I would give my left arm to live in Cocoa Beach, too bad I was born on a 3rd world country :( - I was there back on 2019 during my Orlando vacations, and it's paradise. I had lunch on this Hawaian themed restaurant next to the beach, can't remember the name of the venue, but the Alaska king crab was AWSOME.
If it was Cocoa Beach, probably the Fat Kahunas 🤙🤙
Put a bid on a home in Cocoa Florida. It’s been stripped down to the studs and rebuilt. It’s been treated for termites. I wonder if it’s a safe buy or if We should gracefully bow out. It has all new walls, cabinets, floor, bathroom. Completely renovated. The termite guy said it’s actually a good thing because it’s like a brand new home. It does not have a pool. It’s 365 k in 2022. To move there or not???????
Thats great you had the termite inspection, how about a home inspection? What did they say about the condition of the house?
Do you have a real estate agent helping you with the purchase? If so, have a conversation with them.
Possible addition to your "bug list" -- no-see-ums!! Relentless buggers and way worse than mosquitos. (Been here 45 years and never seen a fire ant in CB!) Thanks for this, Eric!
Thanks Jean! Ill have to do an update to include the no see ums!!! As for the fire ants... they're in CB...had to get rid of a hill last month from the front yard
I was born and raised their. And I love it there. I plan on coming back there. I miss it there in cocoa
lol never met a local that calls Cocoa Beach Cocoa
There is a difference between Cocoa Beach & Cocoa!
We love Cocoa Beach, visiting there often and have a few videos on our channel. Thank you for your very informative video!
😎😎Thank you for the kind words!! I like your style video too. I was considering doing a driving one from Port Canaveral to Patrick Space Force to showoff our beach town. Now that I've seen yours, I'm probably going to do something similar here. Thanks for the inspiration 😎😎
I live up in New Hampshire. I would trade these miserable winters here. For cocoa beach in a heartbeat !!!
We are kinda cold tonight... probably drop to the high 40's🥶🥶
That laundry mat is crack heaven
Not my vision for heaven...you sure about that?
Thx Eric...my wife and I are retirees living in Virginia...been to Cocoa Beach twice this year and love it...we want out of Virginia and if daughter relocates to Florida, which she is threatening to do, we'll give u a call. We might be back down there in November.
I might be biased, but think Cocoa Beach is a great place to live😎😎. I appreciate you finding the videos & for the comment! November is a great time to be in Florida. If you happen to plan your trip around Thanksgiving, Cocoa Beach has an amazing art show that weekend 👍👍.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have on the area.
Hello! wanted to share the gospel with you all, have a lovely day!
(As Christians we should spread Gods word)
Mark 16: 15
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
(God loved us so He allowed His only Son to die for our sins)
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Jesus Christ created only one church. And that is His church which is the (church of Christ.) (Not a (man made) church like: catholic, baptist, Muslim, Pentecostal, etc...) but His church is the only one you can read about in the Bible.
(Only one)
Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Romans 16:16
Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
And the members of the Lords church are called Christians.
Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
In order to become a child of God one must obey the gospel which is
The plan of salvation
Hear: Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
(You have to hear the word)
Believe: Mark:16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
(After you’ve herd the gospel, do you believe it?)
Repent: Luke 13:3
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
(If you believe, are you ready? to repent, (turn away) from the sinful ways of living?)
Confess: Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also
before my Father which is in heaven.
(After you’ve repented, do you confess that Jesus is the Son of God; the one who died for your sins?)
Be Baptized: Galatians 3:27
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
(After you’ve confessed are you ready? to put on Christ in baptism being submerged in the water)
[And then we all must live faithful unto death]
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
(Live a life striving to be like Christ, even though we as children fall constantly, keep your robes clean, by living a life of repentance not willingly sinning but, repentance is a gift from God to get it right when we do fall short because no one is perfect)
Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
HAVE A BLESSED TIME!😇
Thank you for sharing the gospel! Fortunately, Cocoa Beach has quite a few churches up and down A1A to worship at. One of my favorite things that occur is Easter morning. The end of Osceola, at Lori Wilson Park, and at the end of Minutemen Causeway are the locations that we celebrate Easter at sunrise on the beach. It is a great way to start Easter.
@@EricLarkin
Hello,
My nick name is coco! I think cocoa beach sound amazing!
Thank you, I actually don’t celebrate “Easter Sunday” because, we as Christians don’t know when the Savior died. We only know he died and he rose on the third day. the first day of the week!
Which we go to worship on Sundays. One out of the five (1/5) acts of worship is, Lords Supper we take the bread(cracker) and drink of the cup (100% grape juice from the store) which represents the death of Jesus Christ. We do this EVERY SUNDAY!! To celebrate His death and resurrection instead of just one day! 😇🤗
Acts 20:7
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
1 Corinthians 11:26,27
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
@@EricLarkin you’re welcome! Have a wonderfully and amazingly blessed day!!!!
Thank you Coco! Have a fantastic weekend 😎😎
@@EricLarkin 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😇💗
In the next year or two, I would like to buy some land there. Set up 5 campers and have a mini Airbnb lot. Of course, I'd live in one of the campers. Is this something I can do there?
Nice! It really depends on where the land is located and how the area is zoned. There are campgrounds throughout the county.
Do they need substitute high school teachers semi regularly? I’m narrowing my search within Fl to relocate from NYS. Are naturopathic drs covered by insurance in FL? Thanks!
Hello Laura, Thank you for watching the video and for the questions. It would depend on your insurance on if a naturopathic doctor is covered & should be a question for your current provider. If you send me an email at Eric@EricLarkin.com I will reply with any info I have on the local school board and hiring substitute teachers. I hope this helps!
Would you say October is good time to be there? Is the water pretty and clear during that time? We are planning on staying there for a week in late October to see if we like it and may consider moving there in the future. Is it there a lot of sunshine in October?
The weather is still nice in October! Usually a little windy (compared to the summer) temperature drops a little too (mid 80s vs mid 90s)
Comment.
Interesting 🤔🤔
Eric I might be interested in a property in Cape Canaveral or CB. Are there condo associations which allow one month rentals? I would hope to visit occasionally and rent out occasionally.
Hey Nancy, thank you for finding this video & for the question! Yes, there are quite a few condos in both Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral that will allow 1 month minimum rentals. (There are some that allow 1 week too) If you want to send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com or text me your email at 3217951854 I can get you a list of what is available.
Something to keep in mind if you are getting a mortgage is the association also has to go through the mortgage process. You might need to put a larger down payment to qualify for the loan (up to 30%) I can go over the details either in the email or on a phone call.
I hope this helps & I will keep an eye out for your email if you do send one👍
Hey man im about to be heading that way i took a job with relativity space. Im selling my house in tx and we will be staying in our camper until our house sells then we will be purchasing a home
Congratulations! I heard about the concept of using a 3D printer to build a rocket engine last year & was blown away by the idea. Let me know what I can do to help get you familiar with the area.
We were leaving about that time
Can you see Dolphins at cocoa beach from the shore? are there any ferries that takes you from the mainland to Cocoa Beach?
I see the occasional dolphin in the ocean. I see more of them in the river & canals. There aren't any ferries here. We have several causeway bridges that connects the barrier islands to the mainland
Is the ocean always rough with big waves and under toe currents? Is there days where you can see the bottom like on the gulf coast?
It really depends on the seas and wind strength/direction. Summer is the best time to find the Atlantic flat and glassy. It's rare the water is clear enough to see the bottom once you get knee deep. The sand gets kicked up from the waves. I hope this helps 😎
Loved this video, very informative. Thank you
I'm glad you liked it! I appreciate you taking the time to view it & for the feedback 😎
I have to agree with what you share here.. It's a great place to live 👍🌴🌞
Thanks Bill! 😎😎
Hi Eric! Do you also show rental properties?
I can certainly help find a rental property. Are you looking for a short term or a long term rental?
Are there many 2 or 3 flat buildings in the area? Thank you.
Thank you for the question!! There are some multi-family properties in the area. Most of the properties are condos, single family homes, town houses, or half duplexes. Does this answer your question?
@@EricLarkin Thanks for responding, I greatly appreciate it. I'm in the market for a 2 to 4 flat. My email is 1825ohare@gmail.com . Let's talk. Thank you.
Hey Eric, do you have any rentals in covo Beach?
I do not have rental listings in Cocoa Beach, but I can certainly get some info to you. Send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com along with what you would like (bedrooms, bath, & price). Always happy to help 😎
How is the weather in April ?
It is starting to warm up in April (high's in the 80's) and afternoon thunderstorms are starting too (April is a little wetter than February & March) Humidity is stll reasonable, so it is pretty nice!
what about alligators and sharks?
We have 'em both! There are also bobcats, coyote, and a couple other critters running around 😎
@@EricLarkin I'm buying a piece of property there. I would to be aware of my surrounding
Understood! Anytime I am in the ocean, I am on the lookout for a fin. Sharks are out there but they aren't looking for humans to eat. I try to avoid the water near where people are surf fishing.
Same with gators, they aren't looking for a human to eat and prefer to stay away from us. They can be found in just about any body of water in Florida. Some areas are more prevalent than others for gators. I am cautious with small pets near the water. I would be cautious with young children too.
I'm coming down to Florida this week to look for a place condo, house, trailer,
Where in Florida are you looking?
@@EricLarkin largo / St Pete or Cocoa Beach area
👍👍I can help with Cocoa Beach. Let me know if you need a St Pete agent
Way tooooooooo hot and expensive!!!!!
It gets a little warm during the summer🥵🔥😎. Expensive? One of the most affordable coastal communities on the east coast
My brothers from there, we lived there too
My family moved here waaaay back in 1982😎😎
love bugs horriable on turnpike
Tis the season....
You forgot the noseeums! Ugh
How could I forget the no-see-ums??? Looks like I need to make a part 2😎
cocoa itself is a high crime area that's the the big con of that area
Cocoa Florida has a higher crime rate and is often confused with Cocoa Beach. We are two different cities that are seperated by 2 rivers and the city of Merritt Island.
Crime in Cocoa Beach isnt bad at all. It is usually tied to the visitors of the area (public intoxication, domestic altercations, shop lifting, etc) which isn't out of the ordinary for a destination town.
@@EricLarkin yeah that is true that is like Jacksonville and Jacksonville beach different cities
The couple times I was at Jacksonville Beach, I enjoyed it there. I really like how they like dogs on the beach in the morning and late afternoon (before 9 and after 5) 🐾🐾
@@EricLarkin Jacksonville Beach is like cocoa Beach we don't get a lot of tourist. It's not a busy as Daytona Orlando r Miami. But are beach is nice.
Rockets, cruise liners, hurricanes, all sorts of real big stuff.
We even have folks jamming on their acoustic guitars near the beach😎
@@EricLarkin darn tootin
😎😎😎
One other Con. All the trashy t-shirt and souvenir stores that line A1A. Two of the biggest eyesores are Cocoa Beach Surf Company and Ron Jon Surf Shop Super Center. Thanks for not listing, as a Pro, that thing that sticks out into the ocean at Meade Ave. It hasn't been the same, for us locals, since Westgate took it over. Overall, I enjoyed watching your video.
Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral are "destination towns" so we do get our tourists and the retail that supports them. Even though Ron Jons & CB Surf company have quite the presence on A1A, they also employ a lot of locals and contribute back to the community. They sponsor a lot of 5k races and surf contests too. I bet there's at least one Ron Jon t-shirt in most of the homes in Brevard County 😎 (I know we have a couple)
Dan, thank you for stopping by, checking out a video or two & for the comment/feedback 👍
Are you kidding? That's one of the kitschy beautiful things about the beach. And I love Ron Jon's
Ron Jons is a HUGE supporter of the community too. They donate & sponsor a lot of events on the beach!
Crack laundry mat
Townie season
This is Cocoa Beach, not Massachusetts 😎😎
You seem really trustworthy, I wish you were the realtor for the houses we are looking at.
I replied to your previous message and just saw you are already working with a Realtor. You should contact your Realtor to see this house if you are interested in it. If you offer is accepted, besides having a home inspection, you will need a 4 point inspection for the insurance. I met with a great local inspector (Adam Marrara) and asked him to explain a 4 point in this video ua-cam.com/video/8xPN9dqbyv8/v-deo.html Call him when you are ready for both the full inspection, the 4 point inspection, and have him do the wind mitigation report to see if you can save some money on the insurance for the home.
Adam can be reached at 321-313-3190.
@@EricLarkin Thanks alot man, ive been working alot so i just got back to respond, i will be giving him a call, I have alot of people viewing my house so fingers crossed.
When you leave the barrier island where do you go?
We have family that live on the mainland & we hunker down there.
@@EricLarkin my buddy just moved there. he says they haven't had a hurrican for 16 years. How can that be? Don't all those Hurricanes wipe out the entire state lol...I'd love to live there though. maybe I can meet Jeanie??
We have been fortunate in Cocoa Beach & Brevard County. We still feel the effects of the hurricanes when they come through, we haven't had a direct hit in a while🤞🤞
rock on dude
🤘🤘 I will 🤘🤘
Hey Eric, just stumbled on your video. Great stuff as we are considering moving there one day. Keep it coming!
Gregory, thanks for the kind words & for stopping by the channel! Any questions about Cocoa Beach & the Space Coast I can help you with?
@@EricLarkin Just a couple years out from retirement and love the Cocoa Beach area. You're on my list to outreach if this really becomes a thing. Checking out the rest of your videos. We may talk some day. Thanks.
Happy to help!
con: hurricane every year
At least we have time to prepare for them😎 this weekend was a good practice run with Isaias🌬️💨🌀
bs
Why is it bs?
Cocoa Beach is conveniently located in the Barmuda triangle. It's like Mayberry on acid.
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Great Video Eric - My wife and I love Cocoa Beach
Thanks Chris!! I♥️Cocoa Beach too😎
I have been dreaming of finally moving to Florida. Its always seems like a slice of key lime pie.
@@wdcurry111 Just like any town or city, not everyone will enjoy living there. Most people I know love it🌴🌴
Come on bro! Plenty to do
@@kaydunns6193 Im interviewing for a position in Jefferson county! I am pretty excited about it!
@@donkeballs386 good luck with the interview!
@@donkeballs386 make sure u go to the FAMU Homecoming when they open back up