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What are your plans for 2016? If you are planning to relocate for work, move out on your own for the first time, or switch residences to accommodate a growing family, you'll be faced with an important decision: should you buy or rent your next home? If you are leaning towards renting, you may wish to reconsider. Here are six reasons why Arrowhead Title, Inc. thinks you may be better off buying a home of your own. 1. You Can Avoid Rising Rent Costs Rent costs have been steadily rising over the last several year, and experts expect that they will increase significantly again in 2016. If you get a fixed-rate mortgage, you don't ever have to worry about your payments increasing. Being able to count on your mortgage payment greatly reduces stress and makes it easier to plan your budget. 2. You Can Design Your Own Space As a renter, you are limited as to what you can do to your home. You have to get your landlord's approval before you can repaint, remodel, or perform ...

When we talk about the costs of buying real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks , we talk about several different things. The home inspection, home appraisal, and earnest money are just a few examples. The other major expenses are lumped together in a broad category that is simply called "closing costs." It's important to recognize that the closing costs vary depending on your position in the transaction (whether or you are a buyer or a seller). Today, Arrowhead Title, Inc is here to explain the buyer's closing costs for you in simple, easy-to-understand terms. What Is Included In The Buyer's Closing Costs? The truth is that the closing costs encompass a wide variety of different fees and services. While the exact expenses will vary from transaction to transaction, there are many elements that are consistently included in these costs. Here is a quick overview of some of the common items that are typically included in the closing costs: Loan Origination...

If you've ever been exposed to the real estate market, you're probably familiar with the term "foreclosure." A foreclosure occurs when homeowners fail to make the necessary payments on their mortgage loan, and the bank repossesses the property as collateral on the loan. When this happens, the bank typically either auctions the home off or puts it on the market like any other property for sale. Foreclosed homes can be enticing options for buyers because they are often priced much lower than other comparable homes on the market. Foreclosures are not always as benign as they may seem, however. Here is a quick look at some of the things you may not know about them, courtesy of the team at our Lake of the Ozarks Title Company . Foreclosed Homes May Require More Expensive Repairs Because the property owners were unable to pay for their mortgage payment, they were likely unable to pay for any repairs and/or upgrades to their home as well. When other homes are put on ...

Buying a home can seem like a complicated and overwhelming process for anyone who is in the market for the first time. There are so many particulars that need attention. The team at Arrowhead Title, Inc . is here to make the process a little easier by filling you in on one piece of the real estate puzzle: earnest money. What Is Earnest Money? Simply put, earnest money is money you provide when you submit your offer to the seller - a deposit that shows the seller you are serious (or "earnest") about buying the home. Without this deposit, the seller may not trust you to follow through with the purchase and may not accept your offer. How Much Earnest Money Do I Need? There is no magic number for the amount of earnest money you should provide, but typically the amount ranges from 1-3% of the total sale price of the home. The amount of earnest money you put down should strike a delicate balance. If you put down too much, it may create complications with your mortgage ...