Arrowhead Title, Inc.

June 28th, 2016 is Insurance Awareness Day. It's a day specifically designed as an opportunity for individuals to review their current home, auto, life, health, and other insurance coverages to ensure that they're getting quality coverage at a good price. Our title company at the Lake of the Ozarks is expanding the definition of Insurance Awareness Day, however - we thought we'd take the opportunity to raise awareness for one of the lesser known (but equally important) forms of insurance: title insurance. What Is Title Insurance? Title insurance, as its name implies, is a service that ensures a property owner's right to the title of their land. In other words, it protects the property owners' right to use and occupy the land as long as they or their heirs have a vested interest in the property. Title insurance policies are issued at the date of the closing and are purchased for a one-time premium, making them much more affordable than other forms of insuran...

If you've been thinking about buying a house, it's time to educate yourself on the process. Buying a home is a ton of fun, but it is also a complicated process with a lot of details that must be met. Your real estate agent will be able to guide you through the process, and our title experts at the Lake of the Ozarks will be here to fill in the gaps wherever we can. This week, we want to look at one particular aspect of the home purchase agreement: the title contingency. What Is A Contingency? Before we look specifically at title contingencies, let's back up and look at contingencies in general. When you submit an offer on the house, you do so through a proposed home purchase agreement. This agreement outlines several details of your proposed sale, including the purchase price, closing date, any specific items that should be included in the sale, and your desired contingencies. Contingencies are conditions that must be met in order for the contract to be considere...