Homebuying Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homebuying? You'll find them here. Ways to Make Homebuying More Affordable There are many types of affordable housing, see which one best suits your budget and lifestyle needs. Learn more Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer. Learn more 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. Learn more 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? Learn more What You Should Know About Buying a HomeSteps Home Learn more about how HomeSteps is helping families find affordable homes. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more