Homeownership Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homeownership? You'll find them here. 11 Tips for Working with Contractors on a Home Renovation Follow these suggestions to help make sure renovation projects that require the professional help of a contractor go smoothly. Learn more How to Manage Your ADU as a Rental Unit Renting out your ADU can be valuable source of income. Take a closer look at what you should know about managing and maintaining a rental unit. Learn more What You Should Know About Mortgage Assumptions Learn more about how mortgage assumptions can help if you need to change ownership of a property. Learn more The Homeowner's Guide to Home Maintenance Timely maintenance and repairs help protect your home, provide your family with greater comfort and even enhance your home's value. Learn more Avoiding Fraud: What Is Call Spoofing? Learn how to protect you and your family from call spoofing scams. Learn more Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Fraud During times of financial hardship, remain especially aware of the common schemes of foreclosure rescue fraud and loan modification scams. Learn more Mortgage Servicers: Who Are They and How They Can Help Mortgage servicers are an essential part of homeownership. They help make sure that monthly payments are collected on time and are a key point of contact if any hardships arise. Learn more What You Should Know About Titling a Manufactured Home Learn more about your options for titling a manufactured home. Learn more Is There a Faster Way to Be Mortgage-Free? By making a few changes to your monthly mortgage payments, or refinancing your loan, you may be able to pay off your mortgage early. Learn more Why Was My Mortgage Sold? If you received a letter stating that Freddie Mac purchased your mortgage, you should not be alarmed and do not need to take action. Learn more Common Scams After a Disaster and How to Avoid Them You can help avoid becoming a victim of a disaster-related scam by being aware of some common schemes. Learn more Tax Deductions for Homeowners Tax breaks are one of the many benefits of homeownership. Learn more