Homeownership

Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homeownership? You'll find them here.

One benefit of owning a home is the opportunity to build wealth over time. Learn about home equity, how to build it and what you can do with it.

If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, learn how you can safeguard your home to help weather the storm and ease your recovery.

If you are in an area where wildfires are an active risk, it's important to act now to protect your home later.

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about disaster relief and mortgage assistance programs.

Here are six easy home improvement projects that can save you money while reducing your energy and water consumption.

Learn about home upgrades that can help you reduce your energy and water use and save you money.

Energy-efficient upgrades can save you money on utilities and increase your home’s value.

A home insurance policy can provide vital protection to your home and your family. Learn the basics of home insurance.

Helpful tips for each stage of your renovation project.

Don’t let fraud spoil your move. Learn what moving fraud is, best practices to avoid it and resources to report it.

Learn more about how mortgage assumptions can help if you need to change ownership of a property.

Follow these suggestions to help make sure renovation projects that require the professional help of a contractor go smoothly.

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