Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs Utility Contacts

How do I obtain new Water Service

  Cocoa Water Cocoa Water provides service for most of Central Brevard. Charges vary. All customers pay a $20 administration fee, paid on the...


How do I obtain new Electric Service

Florida Power and Light requires a deposit that varies according to a customer's credit rating. To sign up for FPL service, click FPL.com or...


Real Estate Definitions

What are the steps in buying a home? Step One

Step One Understanding what you can afford Your first step in buying a home is to fuly understand your finances   There are two primary...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Two

Step 2: Find Out How Much House You Can Afford Homes vary widely in overall price, whether that’s because of the purchase price or because of...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Three

Step 3: Get a Pre-approval Letter Before visiting a single home or open house, it’s worth it to get pre-approved for a home loan. A...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Four

Step 4: Connect with a Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents understand the market, are familiar with home prices and can help you avoid bad...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Five

Shop for a mortgage   Once you are ready to pick up the phone, be sure to have all your required documents. This includes: Income...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Six

Once you have found the right home, it’s time for your Real Estate Agent to negotiate an offer. This includes everything from the purchase...


What are the steps in buying a home? Step Seven

The last step in the home buying journey is the closing. The hard work and research is done, now it’s time for signatures, a home inspection...


What does (any term) mean? ( complete list of real estate definitions A through L)

  A Acceptance - A buyer's or seller's agreement to enter into a contract and be bound by the terms of the offer. Additional Principal...


What does (any term) mean? ( complete list of real estate definitions M through Z)

M Margin - For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or home equity line of credit, the amount that is added to the index to establish the...