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Celebrate That Special Someone at the Lake!

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With Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away, our mind is on love and finding the best way to celebrate our special someone. Arrowhead Title is the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks and we have been part of the community for many many years, so we can say with confidence... The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most romantic places to live and spend time in Missouri. With the gorgeous lake views, fine dining restaurants, Valentine's themed events, and gorgeous resorts everywhere... The Lake can't be beat! Read on to learn more about how you can treat yourself and your special someone this holiday. Romantic Restaurants at the Lake Seven Springs Winery Valentine’s Day Dinner  Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estate Linn Creek, MO 65052 February 14th, 5:30pm-9:30pm They will be serving a delicious 10 oz. grilled KC Strip and lobster tail, caesar salad, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, and turtle cheesecake for dinner from 5:30-8:00pm. Ra

All About Deeds and What They Guarantee!

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Facts about deeds can be pretty dry, but it is important to understand the different kinds of deeds and what they cover. As the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title is experienced in real estate transactions and we have the expertise to help guide you through the ins and outs of deeds. Read on to learn more! General Warranty Deeds These provide the most coverage and protection to the grantee (the one receiving the deed). The seller/grantor is held to certain standards by the general warranty deed and can be sued if there is a violation. One of the things covered in this kind of deed is called "warranty of title". Basically, this allows the grantee to sue the grantor if the title to the property ends up being defective. Another thing covered by a general warranty deed is the "warranty against encumbrances". It guarantees that the encumbrances (mortgages, liens, easements) listed in the deed are the only ones. If more are discover

Buying a Home at the Lake? Get Ready with These Tips!

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Are you thinking about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks ? The process is exciting and well worth the effort when you can finally relax in your brand new Lake House. But it can also be difficult and stressful to go through the real estate process on your own. As the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title has several tips on what you need to know before buying a home at the Lake. If we can answer ANY questions about purchasing a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , please give us a call! Evaluate Your Finances  Buying a home is a huge investment! With the down payment, private mortgage insurance, realtor fees, mortgage lending fees, cost of inspection, closing costs, and so much more... The amount you will be spending upfront on your home is going to be larger than the sticker price you've seen on the home's listing. It's a good idea to catalog all of the possible costs that you will encounter when buying a home. This could change the ty

Learn the Importance of Title Insurance!

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Title insurance may not be as well-known or as well-understood as other types of insurance, but it is equally (if not more!) important. Title insurance protects your property investments in the event that someone else decides to stake a claim on your personal property. Arrowhead Titl e is the best title agency at the Lake of the Ozarks , so we know that having an accurate,  experienced title insurance company  on your side can make all the difference. Read on to learn why title insurance is important and to find out some of the benefits you could enjoy by getting title insurance on your home. Background Information By purchasing real estate, you are actually purchasing the legal right to use and occupy the land. It sounds a little strange, but the title to your home is actually a title to the land. It can refer to your rights relating to the use and ownership of the land, or it can refer to the physical document (the deed) that declares you the rightful owner of the real es

3 Tips to Get the House Ready to Sell!

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If you plan on selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title has a few tips to help you prepare your home and make the sale to the right buyer. As the best title company at the Lake of the Ozarks , we have a lot of experience in real estate transactions and the real estate world. Read on to learn a few of our tips, and call us with any questions you have about closing on your new home! 1) Clean House Even though most buyers know that clutter will be long gone by the time they move in, it can make the house feel smaller and dirtier. Be sure to remove all your unnecessary personal belongings from the home to help convey a clean feel to homebuyers.  It is also important to have your home cleaned very well when buyers come knocking. If someone looking for a new home for their family walks into a house with dingy stained floors, dusty furniture, and walls full of old nail holes, they may be turned off. Help give potential buyers the "warm fuzzies" a