Arrowhead Title, Inc.

As we enter the new year, many people are thinking about tax season and how their real estate will be affected. There are several tax benefits that you may be eligible to take advantage of when considering your real estate, including a  1031 exchange . Through a 1031 exchange, real estate owners can defer capital gain taxes when they sell a business or investment property and use the proceeds of the sale to purchase another property ‘similar’ to the first. Business owners and taxpayers who want to accomplish a wide range of business and/or investment objectives can reap many benefits by taking advantage of a 1031 exchange, take a look. Preservation of Equity  A properly structured 1031 exchange provides taxpayers the opportunity to defer 100% of both federal and/or state capital gain taxes, as well as depreciation recapture taxes. This essentially equals an interest-free, no-term loan on taxes due until the property is ultimately sold for cash. Leverage  Man...

During the home buying process, buyers typically have to go through the  steps of getting a title insurance policy , whether it's the Owner's policy and the Loan policy, or just the Loan policy itself. One of those steps is to request for a title commitment to be completed and to review that report once the title insurance company sends it to you. But what exactly is a title commitment and what does it entail? This week, we'll go over in detail what it is and what information it provides to homebuyers and the title company. What is a Title Commitment? A title commitment is basically the title company’s promise to issue a title insurance policy for the property after closing. The title commitment contains the same terms, conditions, and exclusions that will be in the actual insurance policy. Almost every purchase and sale agreement contains language requiring the seller to provide the buyer with title insurance. At  Arrowhead Title , we issue the title policy using f...

Title insurance protects property owners' right to use and occupy their land. For some homes and/or properties, the title can be limited by rights and claims asserted by other individuals. If someone else brings a claim against your property, your ability to use and enjoy the land may be reduced and/or you may suffer great financial loss. That's where title insurance comes in. Title insurance is your first line of defense against these potential hazards . Property is often the biggest investment most people make in their lifetimes, and it is crucial to protect this investment with title insurance. Title Insurance Focuses on Risk Prevention While other forms of insurance guard against risks by assisting you after an incident occurs, title insurance manages your risks by focusing on preventing risks before they occur. In order to do this, title insurance companies rely heavily on something that is known as "chain of title." What is "Chain of Title"?...

'Tis the season for holiday gatherings, Christmas shopping, and - unfortunately - property taxes.  While it's safe to assume that no one looks forward to paying their property taxes, keeping up with these payments is absolutely essential.   Arrowhead Title, Inc.   is here to help you understand your property taxes and what happens if you fail to pay them. What Is Personal Property Tax? Personal property tax is a tax that is levied against tangible property that you owned at some point during the tax year. Examples of tangible property include houses,  land, additional properties, boats, waverunners, cars, trucks, RVs, and motorcycles. Exactly where and how your tax dollars will be used may vary slightly by state and county, but generally recipients may include: Local road districts The local library The State The County The local fire district The local schools Local senior citizens What Happens If I Don't Pay My Personal Property Tax? Tax paymen...

Buying and selling real estate is a complicated transaction that requires careful attention and precision from every party involved. In addition to the funds being transferred as a result of the sale, there are multiple expenses that must be satisfied in order to complete the transaction. These expenses are commonly referred to as "closing costs."  Arrowhead Title, Inc.  is here to help you get a better understanding of closing costs and who is responsible for them. What Is Included In The Closing Costs? While the exact closing costs vary from transaction to transaction, here are a few examples of items that are commonly included in the closing costs: Loan origination fees Title insurance Survey fee Appraisal fee Property tax Underwriting fee Title search Homeowners association fees (if applicable) The dollar amount associated with the closing costs varies, but in general, buyers can expect to pay somewhere between 2.5% and 4% of the sale price. View our e...

Title insurance is arguably one of the least understood aspects of the home closing process. We have found that most people either respond to the questions about title insurance with blank stares, vague responses, or incorrect information. Today, the team at  Arrowhead Title, Inc.  is here to clear up some of the misunderstandings about  title insurance at the Lake of the Ozarks  by debunking some of the myths surrounding the title insurance industry. 1. MYTH:   Title insurance automatically comes with the house. FACT:   Most lenders will require a title search and a title insurance policy to cover their loan, but these services are not included in the purchase of the home. Home buyers will be responsible for purchasing these extra services at closing. 2. MYTH:   There's only one type of title insurance. FACT:   There are actually two types of title insurance: lender's title policies and owner's title policies. Lender's policies protect t...

The Christmas season is a magical time of the year, filled with beautiful lights, enticing packages, amazement, and wonder. Children and adults look forward to Christmas all year long, filled with anticipation over what this year's festivities will bring. Sadly, there are millions of children all over the world who will not get to celebrate a wondrous Christmas. These less fortunate children (including thousands in the Lake Area alone) are lucky to simply have food to eat on any given day. For these children, the prospect of getting gifts for Christmas may not be much more than a far-off dream.  That's why the  Kiwanis Club of Lake Ozark  and multiple businesses come together every year to host one of the biggest and best charity events of the year: Lake Area Christmas For Kids. As a proud supporter of this great event,  Arrowhead Title, Inc.  is here to fill you in on all the details for this year's festivities. Lake Area Christmas For Kids Lake Area Ch...