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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.
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Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending
Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer.
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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.
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How Home Renovations Can Protect You from Natural Hazards
Learn more about renovations that can protect your home from severe weather.
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Tips and Resources for Every Step of Your Rental Journey
Use this guide to help you navigate the different stages of renting a home.
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Why You Should Consider a Home Energy Audit
Energy-efficient upgrades can save you money on utilities and increase your home’s value.
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Building Blocks to Wealth: Constructing a Stable Financial Future for Your Family
Learn more about steps you can take to start building wealth today.
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How to Improve a Damaged Credit Score
There are steps you can take to improve your credit score and strengthen your personal finances.
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How to Build Wealth by Investing Your Money
Learn when and how to invest your money to build wealth for your long-term benefit.
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Improve Your Financial Health by Managing Debts and Expenses
Learn more about prioritizing different types of debts and expenses.
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Are You Financially Prepared for an Emergency?
Preparing for financial emergencies can provide stability for your family when it is needed the most.
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How Your Mindset Toward Money Affects Your Financial Decisions
Learn how changing your perception of money can help set you up for financial success.
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What You Should Know About Titling a Manufactured Home
Learn more about your options for titling a manufactured home.
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Preparing to Move Out of Your Apartment
Five tips to help you get ready for moving day.
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Tax Deductions for Homeowners
Tax breaks are one of the many benefits of homeownership.
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What You Should Know About Buying a HomeSteps Home
Learn more about how HomeSteps is helping families find affordable homes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Days on Market Matters When Selling Your Home
Looking at days on market can help you make informed decisions about selling your home.
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How Much Can I Sell My Home For?
Learn more about how to determine the listing price of your home.
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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.
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When Is the Right Time to Refinance?
There are several factors you should consider when deciding whether refinancing is right for you.
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What Is a Seller’s Market?
Learn what you should expect when selling your home in a seller’s market.
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Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed.
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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.
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What You Should Know About Ending Your Lease
A closer look at steps you can take if you need to end your lease early.
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6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance
A closer look at what you should consider before refinancing your mortgage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Finding the Right Freddie Mac Mortgage Product for You
Take a closer look at the various mortgage products offered by Freddie Mac.
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Understanding HUD’s Mortgage Program for Native Homebuyers
Learn about the federal loan program designed to increase access to housing in Native communities.
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Understanding Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants
Know your rights when it comes to restrictive covenants in your housing documents.
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A Closer Look at Housing Finance Agencies
Learn more about what housing finance agencies do and how they help homebuyers.
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Understanding Lenders and How They Help Homebuyers
Learn more about lenders and the important role they play in your homebuying journey.
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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.
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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.
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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent to Help You Buy a Home
Learn about the role real estate agents play and how to find the right one for you.
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Protecting Your Investment with Home Insurance
A home insurance policy can provide vital protection to your home and your family. Learn the basics of home insurance.
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What Are Housing Counselors and How Do They Help Homebuyers?
Buying a home can be intimidating, which is why you may consider working with an experienced housing counselor to help you throughout the process.
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Budgeting for Upfront Homebuying Costs
Learn about the upfront costs of buying a home and how much you should save to cover them.
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Understanding Who’s on Your Homebuying Team
Your homebuying team is made up of professionals who are there to support you every step of the way. Let’s take a closer look at your team.
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4 Benefits of Owning a Home
Homeownership builds a sense of pride and accomplishment and is an important step toward achieving long-term financial stability.
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How to Avoid an Illegal Unit During Your Apartment Search
Although it may be difficult to tell whether a rental unit is legal, there are several signs to keep in mind when searching for an apartment.
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Should I Waive the Home Inspection?
Home inspections are important in helping you understand the property’s condition — and the results could help you negotiate on the price.
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How to Include Your Kids in Finding Your Next Home
Before you begin touring homes, here are a few tips for parents to consider.
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What Are HOAs?
Learn about the services HOAs typically offer, the types of rules you may need to follow, and why it’s important to pay your HOA fees.
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Rent or Buy: Which Option is Right for You?
Deciding whether to rent or buy is a critical starting point for your home search. Use this guide to determine which option is best for you.
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