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5 Things No One Told You About Buying Your First Home

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Buying your first home is a huge step. It will likely be the biggest financial commitment you have yet to make in your lifetime, and the decisions you make during the buying process will likely impact your life for years to come. Considering the lasting impact this process will have, it's important that you at least have a general idea of what to expect. The team at Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you prepare. In today's blog post, we're delving into a few of the lesser-known aspects of buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. You Have To Pay More Than The Purchase Price. When you take out a mortgage loan to buy a home,  you  aren't technically the one buying the house. Y our lender is making the initial purchase for you, with the agreement that you will spend the next thirty years (or fifteen or twenty, depending on the terms of your loan) paying them back. The lender accepts payment for their service in the form of interest. Thus, the total cost for ...

Why Live At The Lake?

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You could move anywhere in the country (and maybe even the world). Why should you choose to move to the Lake of the Ozarks ? Believe it or not, the Lake Area offers several immense benefits to year-round homeowners. Keep reading to learn more about some of the great reasons to buy a house at the Lake. Varied Housing Options The Lake Area offers countless different housing opportunities. From condominiums to apartments to duplexes to private homes, you're sure to find something you need at a price that fits your budget. The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is currently performing an in-depth housing study to continue to improve our housing situation here at the Lake. Quality Healthcare Lake Regional Health System is provides quality comprehensive healthcare to residents all around the Lake Area. From extensive cardiac services (such as catheterization, rehab, and open-heart surgery) to cancer treatment to primary and urgent care, Lake Regional ...

The Importance Of Title Insurance

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Performing a title search and securing title insurance are crucial components of buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Buying a home is a big undertaking (not to mention the largest investment you will probably ever make), so it's important to make sure your efforts are protected. Title insurance can help you do just that. Why Do You Need A Title Search? Before you close on your new home, we will conduct a title search to uncover any outstanding liens or other complications that may pose challenges down the road. Examples of these types of complications may include: Errors in public records Unknown or undisclosed liens against the property Forged documents or signatures Unknown easements These things (and others) can threaten your ownership or enjoyment of your land, so it's important to uncover any issues before you close. This way, you will be able to resolve them before your new home becomes legally yours - and if they are unable to be resolved, you ...

Home Buyer Statistics For 2015

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How old are most first-time home buyers? Do more single individuals or married couples purchase homes? How much does the average homebuyer earn on an annual basis? This week, the team at Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to share with you some of the home buyers statistics from 2015. How do you stack up against the other buyers? Information from the  National Association of REALTORS® 2015 Profile Of Buyers and Sellers . Characteristics of Home Buyers The average home buyer is 44 years old and has a median household income of $86,100. 18% of homebuyers are veterans.  3% of homebuyers are active-duty service members. 13% of buyers purchase multi-generational homes to care for aging parents, to save money, and/or to accommodate children over the age of 18 who were moving back home. 67% of homebuyers are married couples. 15% of buyers are single females. 9% of buyers are single males. 7% of buyers are unmarried couples. The most popular reason people cite for buying...

Welcome to Arrowhead Title, Inc!

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Welcome! This is the first official blog post for Arrowhead Title, Inc - the best title company at the Lake of the Ozarks . We decided to make blogging the next step in our journey to continuously make ourselves more accessible to our clients, and we'd like to officially invite you to come along for the ride!  Get Insider Info! Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the title industry, the real estate industry, and great events taking place at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks we are lucky enough to call home. Our readers will be the first to know about important information regarding title insurance, escrow procedures, exciting new updates in the Lake area, and much more. Get To Know Us! All of us at Arrowhead Title are dedicated to serving our clients with the utmost respect, integrity, and accuracy. "Where Accuracy Matters!" is more than our tagline; it's our motto. We take great care to ensure our title services are done thoroughly and correctly ...