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Research Center

Welcome to the Research Center!  Here you can find helpful articles, blogs, and any other information on anything from finding the home of your dreams, updating your home, buying a new home, or selling your current home.  Find information on getting set up with the right type of mortgage or figure out how to find a lendor.  

If you have questions about what type of insurance you will need, take a moment and look at our insurance section.  Update your home and gardens with some great tips from our home.

Glossary
To see a list of real estate terms and definitions, please click here: Real Estate Glossary - Real Esate Terms & Definitions
Buying A Home
Do you know what to expect when it comes time to sell your home?  There are home inspections, titles and abstracts, and Realtors®.  Then comes moving! Getting all of your furnature and valuables moved to your new home can be a pain.

Selling Your Home
Where do you begin when it comes time to start looking to purchase a new home?  How do you find a good Realtors® to help you through your process?  There are contracts, fees, inspections, and so much more to prepare for.


Financing
Getting pre-approved for a loan is essential when purchasing a new home.  It can make the difference in getting your dream home and not.  Trying to find the right mortgage company or lender can be a very daunting task.  Our financing section offers advice, tips, and hints for you to find the lender that works for you.

Home Improvement
Are you looking to update your home?  Maybe remodel your kitchen?  Whether you are looking to plant a garden, paint your house or build a new room onto your existing house, start here for helpful information.

Insurance
Have you taken measures to protect your home and family?  If something were to happen to you would your house be paid for?  Take a look at some information below that can help.


Buying A Home
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Patience is a Virtue
It is very easy to rush into buying a home when out house hunting for the home of your dreams. Here are some ways to avoid getting yourself in over your head.
Top Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Why should you hire a real estate agent? Here are some reasons you might not know about that can prevent disasters for you in the future.
Buyer Beware
Red flags to watch for when buying a home.
Financing
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Good Faith Estimate
Understanding fees and rates at your closing.
Finding a Lender
Researching which lender to use is an important step to remember before making your selection. Here are some factors which should be considered when finding the right lender for you.
Securing a Home Mortgage
Where to go to get a loan for your home
Home Improvement
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Bringing the Inside Out
Are you tired of your "not so lively" outdoor living space? Here are some pointers on how to enhance your outdoor living space.
Quick Updates for Your Bathroom
Home Improvement: Bathroom
Planning Your Landscape
A few things to keep in mind when planning your landscape.
Insurance
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Life Insurance Overview
There are many new types of cutting-egde life insurance products that are designed as much to be a retirement vehicle as they are protection against death.
Funeral Plans and Life Insurance
Funeral plans are a type of life insurance. They are specifcally designed to handle final expenses when you or a loved one pass from this world.
Medicare Overview
Medicare is the health care system setup by the federal government for use by persons over the age of 65. Certain people with disabilities can become eligible for and enroll in Medicare prior to age 65 if they meet specific criteria.
Moving
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Pack for Success
A-1 Freeman offers some suggestions for a successful move. Packing is an essential part of this process.
What Not to Pack
There are several items that you should not pack and place on your moving truck for the safety of you and your family.
Personal Items
How to protect your personal and sentimental items when moving.
Selling Your Home
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Appraising Your Property
What is a home appraisal?
General Information on Open Houses
Is an open house right for you? Here are some ideas on what you should expect with an open house.
Making Your House Stand Out
How to make your house stand out above the rest.