Rental Housing Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about rental housing? You'll find them here. Struggling to Pay Your Rent? Know Your Options If you are struggling to pay rent due to a financial hardship, there are several steps you can take to help keep a roof over your head. 5 Things You Should Understand About Your Lease Before you sign on the dotted line, take some time to review the details of your rental agreement. 6 Factors to Consider When Looking for a New Apartment Although location is important, there are several additional factors you should consider in your next apartment search. What to Look for in an Energy-Efficient Rental If you're searching for a place to rent, here are some features to look for to determine if the building is energy efficient. 4 Easy Ways You Can Lower Your Apartment Energy Bills Renting in a green building or making energy-conscious changes to maximize the efficiency of your apartment can help the environment and lower your utility bills. A Beginner's Guide to Renters Insurance Learn what typically is and is not covered by renters insurance, where you can get it, how much it costs and more. 3 Benefits to Sharing Your Living Space Whether you're looking to build community, save money or make chores a little easier, sharing an apartment offers plenty of pluses. What to Do If Your Apartment Has a Rodent Problem Learn what you can do to help prevent rodents from becoming roommates in your apartment during the cold winter months. Getting Started in a New Apartment in a New City We've put together some tips to help you settle into your new apartment and explore your new city. 6 Tips to Help Avoid Rental Scams Although it is impossible to avoid encountering a fraudulent rental listing, following these tips can help ensure you don’t fall victim to a scammer. Help, I'm Being Evicted! What You Need to Know Right Now If you are a renter facing the threat of eviction for non-payment of rent due to the pandemic, familiarize yourself with the programs and protections available to you. Resources for Renters In response to the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19, more than $45 billion in federal aid has been made available to help renters and landlords who have been hit hard by the pandemic.
