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To buy or not to buy? That's the question! As you prepare to enter the world of adulthood, one of your first responsibilities will be securing a place to live. Renting may seem like the obvious solution for now, and it may not be a bad one. However, if you rent for too long and don't ever buy a place of your own, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle that is difficult to escape. Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help educate you on this dangerous cycle and how you can avoid it. Starting Out When they first start out on their own, most young people choose to rent apartments, townhomes, duplexes, small houses, or condos rather than plunging straight into the world of homeownership. In many cases, renting initially is wise. Most young adults plan to move several times within the first few years of their lives before settling down on a place to call home. Since it usually takes a minimum of three years for the cost of continued rent to outweigh the initial cost of buying ...

While homebuyers range in age from early twenties to seventies, eighties, and above, Millennials are slowly but steadily beginning to dominate the housing market. After years of renting and/or living with their parents, many Millennials are preparing to make the leap into homeownership. If you are one of the young adults getting ready to buy your first home at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you prepare. Keep reading to find a quick overview of some basic facts you should be aware of as you move forward. You're Paying A Mortgage Either Way If you're like most millennials, one of the primary reasons you've waited to buy your first house is because you assume that you won't be able to afford a mortgage. However, the truth is that owning a house can be just as affordable as renting one. When you rent, your rent check goes to pay your landlord's mortgage (as well as enough extra to cover repairs and for your landlord to make a profi...

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...

The decision to buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks is a big one and should not be made without careful consideration of all the associated factors. While the desire to own your own home may be there, it's important to make sure you are truly ready to make such a big commitment financially and mentally. This week, Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you evaluate some of these associated factors. Here are of a few examples of the types of questions you should ask yourself before buying real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Am I Ready For Such A Big Financial Commitment? First and foremost, owning your own home is a huge financial commitment. As the homeowner, you and you alone will be responsible for making your monthly mortgage payment, covering the cost of any desired upgrades, paying for all of the utilities (trash, electric, water, sewer, etc), and paying for any necessary repairs. Owning your own house is also a valuable financial asset and can be a great tool t...

We love helping new homeowners protect their investments with title insurance at the Lake of the Ozarks . Before they can protect their investments, though, they have to first find the home they want to invest in! This week, the team at Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you find your dream home at the Lake with these quick and easy home hunting tips. 5 House Hunting Hints 1. Identify Your Priorities Buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks is a very exciting process. It's easy to get so swept up in thrill of it all that, if you're not careful, you get thrown off track. Before you spend too much time "oohing and ahhing" over the granite countertops or the endless view of the main channel, make sure that the home meets your basic requirements. 2. Bring A Notebook When you tour multiple houses, the different properties will start to run together. Rather than taxing your brain trying to remember if the brand new carpet was in the same home as the tiny mast...

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 ...