Homeownership Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homeownership? You'll find them here. Understanding HUD’s Mortgage Program for Native Homebuyers Learn about the federal loan program designed to increase access to housing in Native communities. Learn more Understanding Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants Know your rights when it comes to restrictive covenants in your housing documents. Learn more A Closer Look at Housing Finance Agencies Learn more about what housing finance agencies do and how they help homebuyers. Learn more What to Know About Coming Out of Disaster Forbearance Know your options before disaster forbearance comes to an end and your monthly payments resume. Learn more Understanding Lenders and How They Help Homebuyers Learn more about lenders and the important role they play in your homebuying journey. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more Budgeting for Upfront Homebuying Costs Learn about the upfront costs of buying a home and how much you should save to cover them. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more