Arrowhead Title, Inc.

Arrowhead Title is the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks, and one of the reasons why is the great escrow services that we provide. As a first-time home buyer, you may not know exactly how escrow services work, or even what they are. That is why we are here for you! Keep reading to get the answers to common questions first time home buyers need to know about escrow services.


What Are Escrow Services?
Escrow settlement services help facilitate real estate transactions and are provided by your title company. (That's us!) During escrow settlement, your agent should provide the following services:

Handling the deposit and disbursement of fundsCalculating and adjusting the amounts due for taxes, insurance, rents, etc.Responding to the lender's requirementsSecuring a title insurance policyObtaining approvals of reports Processing and coordinating the documentsRecording deed and loan documentsCoordinating the signing of loan and closing documentsKeeping all parties informed o…

Selling a home can be a stressful time, but it is also a time when you have a lot of opportunity in front of you about what your new life is going to look like. If you are excited about starting a new chapter in a different home and thinking about selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks, there are a few things that you should do to make sure it is ready to go on the market. Arrowhead Title has a few tips to help you get ready so that more potential home buyers are attracted to your home. Read on to learn some of our ideas on what it takes to sell a home, and call us with any questions you have about closing on your new home!


Stage the House for Buyers 
If you are still living in your home at the time of sale, this can be harder to do, but not impossible. Staging your home helps buyers envision the life they could have in your home. Since you want to appeal to the most amount of buyers possible, keep the furniture relatively neutral and only use bright colors or bold textures in …

Business owners and taxpayers who want to accomplish a wide range of business and/or investment objectives have several tax benefits that they may be eligible to take advantage of. One of those options is a 1031 Exchange. Through a 1031 exchange, real estate owners can defer capital gain taxes when they sell a business or investment property and use the proceeds of the sale to purchase another property ‘similar’ to the first. So, how does a 1031 exchange work and how could it benefit you? Take a look.


What is a 1031 Exchange?
A properly structured 1031 exchange allows an investor to sell a property, to reinvest the proceeds in a new property and to defer all capital gain taxes. IRC Section 1031 (a)(1) states:
“No gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of real property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment, if such real property is exchanged solely for real property of like-kind which is to be held either for productive use in a trade or business or …

If you have been thinking about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may be wondering if now is a good time to buy. Arrowhead Title is the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we are here to help you answer that question today. While no one can tell you 100% whether or not it is right for you, we have some questions to help guide you to your right answer. Keep reading to learn more!


How Long Will You Live There? 
If you are thinking about buying a house, it's important to know that you should only do so if you plan on living there for at least five years. While some will recommend more or less time, five years is a good estimate to determine if your initial investment will have paid for itself by that time. Closing costs, lender fees, down payments... All of these amounts could significantly drain your accounts if you plan to move frequently. So, if the town you are living in truly is home sweet home, then it could be time for you to plant roots and buy a house…

There is just over one week to go until the Fourth of July! Are you spending the holiday at the Lake of the Ozarks? The Lake is the perfect place to get away and have a fun, relaxing, entertaining vacation. Arrowhead Title loves being a member of the community, and we are happy to welcome you to the Lake this season! If you are looking for great inspiration for your vacation at the Lake on Independence Day, keep reading for some great ideas to plan your holiday.

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Stay Lakefront!
This Fourth of July, try staying at a lakefront cabin, RV park, or camping site! Not only could it be a fun adventure for you and the family, but you can also get a taste of #LakeLife outside of the experience you get with a typical hotel. There are a lot of great camping sites to choose from at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, gorgeous cabins near the Bagnell Dam strip, and several resorts with spaces and hookups for RVs.

Boating at the Lake 
If you don't have your own boat, there is…

At Arrowhead Title, we know that buying and closing on a house is a complicated, and often frustrating, process. If you have never purchased a home before, you may not be familiar with what an escrow account is. Several new home buyers may get to this stage in the process and feel confused or unprepared. Our team of title experts at the Lake of the Ozarks are here for you to make sure you are ready and knowledgeable about your escrow account. Keep reading to learn more and get your questions about escrow answered!


Wait, where is my money going? 
During closing, something called an escrow account is set up in order to make sure both you (the buyer) and the seller are protected during the real estate transaction. Many times, an escrow fund is agreed upon and placed into this account as collateral, or a show of good faith, from the buyer. 
The true purpose of an escrow account, however, is to collect and disburse funds for monthly and yearly bills (property tax and insurance payments) tha…