Polk County Real Estate & You

Click a link to find out about local government, laws, lenders, real estate agents and more:

LEGAL

1. The Winter Haven Women's Bar Association: The Winter Haven Women's Bar Association is a voluntary bar association for lawyers in the Winter Haven and surrounding communities in Polk County.
2. Joshua: The Florida State Courts' Web site contains information about the Court and links to other governmental and legal sites.
3. The Florida Bar: The Florida Bar online is designed to serve Florida lawyers and the public. The Real Property and Probate Section has its own Web site which can be found at www.rpptl.org.
4. DIRT: A Web site for real estate lawyers containing useful information about real estate law and cases throughout the country.
5. FindLaw.com: Real Estate Law news and other legal information is contained here.
6. Hieros Gamos: A comprehensive legal resource center.
7. Law Guru: Offers lawyers a wealth of free research tools, as well as a bulletin board feature.
8. Lawyers' Weekly: This Web site posts the online version of a publication serving sole practitioners and small firms, offering coverage of court decisions, legislation, litigation trends and practice management information.

1. Florida Building Code: Through this site, real estate professionals can gain access to the Florida Building Code, as well as related documents on surcharges, product approval, and license search.
2. Florida Association of Property Appraisers: The Florida Association of Property Appraisers (FAPA) is a statewide professional organization comprised of locally elected, constitutionally authorized property appraisers.
3. Polk County Board of County Commissioners: This site is the center for local government in Polk County, featuring information on zoning, tourism, and top local news stories.
4. Polk County Property Appraiser's Office: Provides users with instant access to county property records, possible tax exemptions, and a partial estimate of property taxes.
5. Polk County Clerk: This Web site offers information on Polk County's court system and official records.

1. East Polk County Association of Realtors^®

1. Polk County Builders Association
2. Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties
3. Florida Home Builders Association

1. Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers: Offers consumers a wealth of information on various real estate-related topics from mortgages to settlement costs.

1. Housing and Urban Development: A wealth of information can be found at this site designed to educate buyers, sellers and owners of homes.
2. American Society of Home Inspectors: This site explains why you should have your home inspected before you make the final decision to buy or sell.