Rental Housing
OCT 10, 2017
Be Wicked Smart About Online Rental Scams
Rental Housing
We're continuing our "Be Wicked Smart" series in celebration of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Today's topic - online rental scams.
SEP 13, 2017
Meeting the Housing Needs of America's Seniors
Rental Housing
Freddie Mac is working to meet the growing need for seniors housing. We provide financing so specialized facilities can be built, improved and maintained.
SEP 7, 2017
Housing Industry Sees Affordable Renting as a Growing Concern
Rental Housing
Affordability isn't just an issue for potential homeowners, it's also a major problem facing renters today.
MAY 17, 2017
Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis
Rental Housing
As demand for affordable rental housing continues to increase, our nation's supply is not keeping up.
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.