Mahaska Title Johnson Abstract

08/18/2026

📞 Phone Service Update

Our phone system is still not working, but we do have a temporary solution in place!

Calls to our regular MTJA phone numbers are now being forwarded to our neighbors at Hawkeye Real Estate, where we are able to answer and assist you.

Please feel free to continue reaching us by:

📞 Phone – Please be patient with us! Our temporary setup means we will not have access to our computers while we are on the phone, so some requests may take a little extra time.

📧 Email – [email protected]

💻 Online – Orders can be placed anytime through our website mtja.net

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through our phone issues—and a big thank you to our friends at Hawkeye Real Estate for helping us stay connected! 💛

08/18/2026

🎡 MTJA Summer Series: One Last Stop! 🎡

We couldn’t wrap up our Summer Series without talking about one of Iowa’s favorite summer traditions — the Iowa State Fair! 🌽🐄🎟️

So we need to know: What’s the one thing you HAVE to do at the fair?

🍗 Eat something questionable on a stick
🐄 Visit the animals
🎢 Ride the rides
🧈 See the Butter sculptures
🎤 Catch a concert

And most importantly…

What fair food are you standing in line for every single time?

Drop your State Fair must-have in the comments! 👇

08/17/2026

📞 Phone Service Update

Our phones at Mahaska Title–Johnson Abstract are currently not working. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have service restored soon!

In the meantime, you can still reach us by:

📧 Email: [email protected]

💻 Placing orders directly through our website mtja.net

Thank you for your patience!

We’ll post an update as soon as our phone service is restored.

Mahaska Title Johnson Abstract provides Mahaska County with the best quality and most reliable Abstracting & Title services with over 100 years of combined title experience.

08/11/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings

🏡 Did you know?

An abstract can contain documents dating back well over 100 years.

Each deed, mortgage, release, and court filing helps tell the legal history of a property.

It's a fascinating look at how Iowa properties have changed hands through generations.

08/04/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings

Behind every smooth closing...
..is a team working together.

Realtors.
Lenders.
Attorneys.
Title professionals.
Abstractors.

We're proud to play our part by providing accurate, timely abstract services that help move Iowa real estate forward.

Here's to another Smooth Summer Closing! 🌻

07/28/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings Tip

Every property has a story.

Long before a closing takes place, there may have been decades—or even over a century—of ownership, mortgages, easements, and legal documents affecting the property.

That's why abstracting matters. We carefully research the property's history so title professionals can identify and resolve issues before closing day.

Behind every smooth closing is thorough research.

07/21/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings Tip

Communication keeps transactions moving.

When questions arise during the title process, timely responses can help keep everything on schedule.

Whether you're a Realtor, lender, attorney, buyer, or seller, staying connected helps everyone reach the closing table sooner.

07/14/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings Tip

Keep ownership information up to date.

Changes resulting from marriage, divorce, trusts, estates, or business entities can affect how title is transferred.

Making sure all ownership information is accurate from the start helps keep closings moving forward smoothly.

07/07/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings Tip

Inherited property? Start the conversation early.

If a property has recently changed hands through an estate, trust, or inheritance, additional documentation may be needed before closing.

Providing those documents early in the process can help prevent surprises as the transaction progresses.

06/30/2026

☀️ Smooth Summer Closings Tip

Don't wait until closing is scheduled to order title work.

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for real estate transactions. Ordering title work early gives everyone more time to address potential issues and helps avoid unnecessary delays.

A little planning today can save a lot of stress later.

📞 Need to discuss timing on a transaction? We're happy to help.