Rental Housing
APR 6, 2017
9 Times in 10, It's Affordable
Rental Housing
Around 90% of the units that Freddie Mac Multifamily funds offer rents that are affordable to low– and moderate–income households. Our funding is vital to making sure that renters across the country have access to adequate, affordable apartment homes.
FEB 22, 2017
What Renters Can Expect This Year
Rental Housing
More newly built apartments are likely to become available in 2017 than in 2016. But it won't be much easier to find an affordable apartment to rent this year in most areas, according to Freddie Mac's Multifamily 2017 Outlook.
NOV 21, 2016
The Rental Experience is Satisfying and More Affordable Than Owning
Rental Housing
Freddie Mac's September survey of the nation's renters saw an increase in the percentage who said they are satisfied with the rental experience and a steady majority who expect to rent their next residence.
NOV 15, 2016
Higher Utility Bills Bigger Worry Than Rising Rents
Rental Housing
More renters worry about rising utility costs than rent hikes, but nearly half are willing to pay more for green energy– and water–saving features, says the latest national renter survey from Freddie Mac.
OCT 25, 2016
Don't be Spoofed: Take Two
Rental Housing
National Cyber Security Awareness month is a good time to reflect and take some steps to become more cyber savvy. Today's topic? Online rental scams.
OCT 4, 2016
5 Tips for Renters
Rental Housing
Here's vital information to help you compete for an apartment in today's rental market and also protect your rights, interests, and security deposit when you get ready to sign the lease.
SEP 28, 2016
Average Apartment Size Shrinks 7%
Rental Housing
The size of the average new American apartment is off about 7 percent since 2009, says a new analysis from RCLCO, a real estate consulting group based in Bethesda, MD.
SEP 22, 2016
Myth vs. Fact: Renting
Rental Housing
Approximately one-third of Americans rent their homes, both by choice and because of financial ability. If you're one of them or thinking about renting, today we're debunking the top two myths.
AUG 9, 2016
Giving Rentals a Green Advantage(sm) for Working Families
Rental Housing
Freddie Mac Multifamily's Green Advantage is a better way to harness the value that energy and water efficiency can bring to multifamily projects (lower utilities and operating costs), the working families who rent them (lower individual utility bills), and the environment where we all live.
JUL 28, 2016
Freddie Mac Multifamily: Innovation in San Francisco
Rental Housing
Here's what it took to keep 1400 apartments in 15 buildings affordable to seniors and low-income families in San Francisco.
JUL 20, 2016
Multifamily: Innovation is Happening
Rental Housing
The first half of 2016 was a showcase of creative solutions, out-of-the-box thinking, strong relationship building, and tangible business results. Here are just a few examples of how Freddie Mac Multifamily has been moving rental housing forward since January.
MAR 30, 2016
How to Spot a Phony Online Rental Ad
Rental Housing
This new Freddie Mac video will teach you how to check out online ads for rentals before you write a check.