The Thompson Team is in Polk County, Central Florida,  (Haines City, Lake Wales, Davenport, Winter Haven, Dundee, Frostproof, and Auburndale) which is the lowest cost index in the entire State of Florida!  You will see why Polk County is so highly desired as we point out the facts that in Polk County, you can acquire the same home for a lot less money as well as lower lot rent including more amenities, and lower insurance rates due to the fact that our location is centrally inland and do not have the high hurricane insurance rates that other Counties do.  The Thompson Team specializes in Florida Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes in Senior, 55+, Snowbird, Retirement, Gated, and Family Communities on leased land within 5 to 30 minutes of Walt Disney World and the many other Orlando attractions, as well as Cypress Gardens,  sporting events, major airports, Florida’s famous Atlantic beaches, Gulf coast, golfing and so many other activities in just no time at all!  Whether you are looking for a Senior, 55+, Snowbird, Retirement, or Family Community, there are 200+  Manufactured Home, Mobile Home Communities in the Polk County area we proudly service.  If you plan to occupy residency in a 55+ Community, Florida law does require that at least one resident be 55 years of age or older.  If you are not 55 yet don’t fret!  We are pleased to inform you that in 20% of the homes the resident can be under the age of 55 so long as the minimum age of the Community is met.  The Communities in the developments we service have a variety of amenities to offer ranging from the simplest with just a clubhouse and pool… to a premier five-star golf,tennis,fishing, and boating Community.  Central Florida is home to 554 lakes and you’ll be on the right course as within a 50-mile radius, you’ll find more than 60 golf courses and 500 holes of public, semi-private and private golf courses not to mention our fabulous tropical climate.  View our article, About Central Florida Polk County and Orlando Attractions for area information and things to do in the Central Florida Communties we proudly serve.  START LIVING YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER JUST 10 to 30 MINUTES FROM WALT DISNEY WORLD IN FLORIDA!  IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN MAKE IT A REALITY!

Posted on 09/06/2008 at 1:32 PM

Florida’s real estate tax laws can be tricky to understand. There are several factors which affect the size of your property tax bill, so if you’re buying property in Florida or are relocating, it’s important to understand how taxes are calculated.Property values are in constant flux just as the real estate market is, so getting an accurate, current assessment is important. The assessed value of the property you buy may change dramatically when it changes hands, so it’s good to be aware of the factors that might influence how much tax you pay.As well as market rates your real estate tax bill will also depend on the tax rate for different local government bodies. The property you buy will be subject to taxes from several different bodies, including county and city government, the school board, hospital district, and water district. There may be additional taxes if you live in a masterplanned community.On the other side of the coin, homestead exemptions and the ‘Save our Homes’ amendment help limit the amount of your property tax bill.

Posted on 01/17/2009 at 1:45 AM