Freddie Mac Blog
Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market
FEB 4, 2020
Is 2020 Your Year to Refinance?
Homeownership
The trifecta of interest-rate cuts in 2019 boded well for homeowners looking to refinance. Does it make sense for you?
JAN 31, 2020
Super Bowl Housing Trends
Research and Analysis
We're looking at the housing data for the cities participating in Super Bowl LIV.
JAN 23, 2020
Budgeting for Homeownership
Homeownership
To calculate your monthly spending, consider the following.
JAN 21, 2020
Who Does What?
Homeownership
Each member of your homebuying team will perform different, but complementary roles.
JAN 14, 2020
A Great Year for Housing
Research and Analysis
We're breaking down the housing market's latest trip around the sun.
JAN 9, 2020
Decoding the Housing Market
Research and Analysis
You're likely to encounter these terms when you look up mortgage rates or hear people discuss the "housing outlook".
JAN 7, 2020
5 Tips for Mobile House Hunting
Homeownership
Can apps simplify the search for your next home?
JAN 2, 2020
A Look Ahead: The Housing Market in 2020
Research and Analysis
With low interest rates, modest inflation and a solid labor market, there are many reasons to be optimistic about housing in the coming year.
DEC 23, 2019
Stop Homebuyers in Their Scroll
Homeownership
Learn the importance of listing photos when selling a home.
DEC 18, 2019
Making a [Homebuying] List, Checking it Twice.
Homeownership
Use our homebuying checklist if you're looking to become a homeowner in the new year.
DEC 16, 2019
Tis the Season to Sell Your Home
Homeownership
Unwrap these tips for selling your home during the holidays.
DEC 10, 2019
In the Know: Manufactured Homes
Homeownership
For many, the term "manufactured housing" doesn’t conjure images of spacious and updated homes, but perhaps it should.