Homeownership Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homeownership? You'll find them here. 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. 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. 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. 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. Budgeting for Upfront Homebuying Costs Learn about the upfront costs of buying a home and how much you should save to cover them. 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. 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. 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. How to Include Your Kids in Finding Your Next Home Before you begin touring homes, here are a few tips for parents to consider. 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.
