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Ways to Make Homebuying More Affordable

There are many types of affordable housing, see which one best suits your budget and lifestyle needs.
Personal Finance Tips for Renters

Whether you are a first-time or established renter, we’ve collected tips to help you budget, save and grow your credit.
Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending

Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer.
Our Progress Is Making Home Possible

Everything we do is in service of Making Home Possible. Our financial results in Q1 2023 highlight the work we're doing to meet our mission.
How Selling with Equity Can Help You Avoid Foreclosure

If you are in danger of foreclosure, you may be able to leverage your home equity to pay off your debt.
How Home Renovations Can Protect You from Natural Hazards

Learn more about renovations that can protect your home from severe weather.
Tips and Resources for Every Step of Your Rental Journey

Use this guide to help you navigate the different stages of renting a home.
Should Inflation Change Your Homebuying Plans?

Inflation has reached a 40-year high. What does that mean for you as you consider whether or not to buy a home in 2023?
Why You Should Consider a Home Energy Audit

Energy-efficient upgrades can save you money on utilities and increase your home’s value.
Building Blocks to Wealth: Constructing a Stable Financial Future for Your Family

Learn more about steps you can take to start building wealth today.
How Planning Your Estate Can Help You Prepare for the Future

Planning your estate can help you preserve your wealth by transferring your assets to your children or other beneficiaries.
How to Improve a Damaged Credit Score

There are steps you can take to improve your credit score and strengthen your personal finances.
How to Build Wealth by Investing Your Money

Learn when and how to invest your money to build wealth for your long-term benefit.
Improve Your Financial Health by Managing Debts and Expenses

Learn more about prioritizing different types of debts and expenses.
Are You Financially Prepared for an Emergency?

Preparing for financial emergencies can provide stability for your family when it is needed the most.
How Your Mindset Toward Money Affects Your Financial Decisions

Learn how changing your perception of money can help set you up for financial success.
How to Set and Preserve Financial Goals

By creating and maintaining a plan to achieve your financial goals, you can ensure you remain on track over time.
What You Should Know About Titling a Manufactured Home

Learn more about your options for titling a manufactured home.
Preparing to Move Out of Your Apartment

Five tips to help you get ready for moving day.
How to Handle Maintenance and Repairs to Your Apartment

These tips can help you keep your apartment in good condition.
Tax Deductions for Homeowners

Tax breaks are one of the many benefits of homeownership.
What You Should Know About Buying a HomeSteps Home

Learn more about how HomeSteps is helping families find affordable homes.
How to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home

If you are expecting a tax refund from the IRS, there are several ways you can use those funds to bring yourself closer to homeownership.
How You Can Begin to Build Wealth with a Starter Home

A starter home can give you homeownership experience and the financial benefits that come with it.
Stories That Hit Home: How Freddie Mac Is Making Home Possible for Families

This year, we told these homeowners' and renters' stories. In 2023, we want to help you write your own.
Why Days on Market Matters When Selling Your Home

Looking at days on market can help you make informed decisions about selling your home.
How Much Can I Sell My Home For?

Learn more about how to determine the listing price of your home.
Homebuying Glossary: The Top 10 Acronyms You Need to Know

Learn some of the housing acronyms that you will likely encounter when buying a home.
Avoiding Fraud: What Is Call Spoofing?

Learn how to protect you and your family from call spoofing scams.
Basic Training: Empowering Veterans with Financial Education

Learn how Soldier On is using CreditSmart to help unhoused veterans improve their financial situations and secure reliable housing.
When Is the Right Time to Refinance?

There are several factors you should consider when deciding whether refinancing is right for you.
What Is a Seller’s Market?

Learn what you should expect when selling your home in a seller’s market.
Renting Glossary: The Top 10 Terms You Need to Know

Learning these key terms can help you understand your lease.
Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed.
3 Things Military Personnel and Veterans Need to Know About Their Finances

Learn more about steps you can take to ensure financial stability for you and your family.
What You Should Know About Ending Your Lease

A closer look at steps you can take if you need to end your lease early.
6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance

A closer look at what you should consider before refinancing your mortgage.
Am I Financially Prepared to Take Out a Home Loan?

See how your credit, debt and financial history stack up and learn what steps you can take to improve your finances.
A Closer Look at Refinancing

Learn the answers to five common questions about refinancing to help determine if it’s the right move for you.
Unhoused in Hollywood: How The Residences on Main Aims to Address Homelessness

Learn how the safe, sustainable housing and services offered at The Residences on Main are providing stability to chronically homeless individuals in Los Angeles.
What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will I Pay?

Learn what closing costs consist of and what you should expect to pay when you purchase your next home.
Finding the Right Freddie Mac Mortgage Product for You

Take a closer look at the various mortgage products offered by Freddie Mac.
Understanding HUD’s Mortgage Program for Native Homebuyers

Learn about the federal loan program designed to increase access to housing in Native communities.
Understanding Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants

Know your rights when it comes to restrictive covenants in your housing documents.
A Closer Look at Housing Finance Agencies

Learn more about what housing finance agencies do and how they help homebuyers.
What to Know About Coming Out of Disaster Forbearance

Know your options before disaster forbearance comes to an end and your monthly payments resume.
Understanding Lenders and How They Help Homebuyers

Learn more about lenders and the important role they play in your homebuying journey.
Is Your Home Insured for a Natural Disaster?

To protect your home from a natural disaster, you may need to pay additional costs to your current homeowners insurance or take out an additional policy.
What You Need to Know to Get Your Security Deposit Back

Here are a few things you should know and do before you move out to ensure you get as much of your security deposit back as possible.
6 Tips for First-Time Renters

Use these helpful tips to get you started on your rental journey with confidence.

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