Freddie Mac Blog
Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market
DEC 27, 2018
6 Steps to Achieve your Homebuying Resolution
Homeownership
If one of your resolutions for 2019 is to become a homeowner, we have 6 ways to make the homebuying process easier.
DEC 20, 2018
In It For The Long Run
Homeownership
For the final blog in our avoiding homebuying mistakes series we are talking about the long-term planning involved in homeownership.
DEC 18, 2018
Do Your Homework
Homeownership
We're explaining the importance of choosing a home that meets your long-run needs and stressing the first rule of real estate: location, location, location.
DEC 13, 2018
Making the "Right" Choice
Homeownership
If you are looking to buy a house, realize that there is likely more than one "right" home for you-every property will have its pros and cons.
DEC 11, 2018
Money Management: Bringing Home the Bacon
Homeownership
A home is likely the most expensive investment of your lifetime, so it is important to begin the home buying process by getting your financials in order.
DEC 6, 2018
Generation Z is Buying Homes
Homeownership
Although Generation Z is early-on in adulthood, they nearly match millennial aspirations for homeownership, 97% of Generation Z believe that they will own a home in the future.
DEC 4, 2018
Making a List, Checking it Twice
Homeownership
As you begin to make your holiday wish list, you might also consider creating a homebuying wish list.
NOV 28, 2018
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Homeownership
Finding the answer is one of the most important questions you'll have to answer when buying a home. Learn what matters most.
NOV 20, 2018
Giving Thanks at Habitat for Humanity CEO Build
Notable
This month, in the spirt of giving, we partnered with Habitat for Humanity and other local community leaders to celebrate Habitat NOVA's 100th family served with a CEO Build.
NOV 13, 2018
3 Tips to Help You Avoid a Rental Scam This Fall
Rental Housing
To protect yourself, learn all you can about the rental process and watch for these red flags.
NOV 9, 2018
Giving Credit(Smart) Where It's Due
Notable
Learning strong lifelong money management skills can help you feel confident about your financial health no matter what obstacles arise.
NOV 7, 2018
Winter is Coming... Are You Prepared?
Homeownership
Here are some helpful tips to keep the cold outside and you and your family warm inside.