Freddie Mac Blog

Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market

Homebuying Glossary: The Top 10 Acronyms You Need to Know

Learn some of the housing acronyms that you will likely encounter when buying a home.

What Renters Should Know About Natural Disasters

Learn more about how to prepare for natural disasters as a renter.

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.

3 Tips for Buying an Energy- and Water-Efficient Home

From windows to water heaters and insulation to certifications, learn how to look for efficiency in a home you’re considering buying.

Avoiding Fraud: What Is Call Spoofing?

Learn how to protect you and your family from call spoofing scams.

How Planning Your Estate Can Help You Prepare for the Future

Planning your estate can help you preserve your wealth by transferring your assets to your children or other beneficiaries.

6 Tips for First-Time Renters

Use these helpful tips to get you started on your rental journey with confidence.

How to Set and Preserve Financial Goals

By creating and maintaining a plan to achieve your financial goals, you can ensure you remain on track over time.

How to Budget for Upfront and Recurring Rent Costs

It’s important to consider how additional costs associated with your new apartment factor into your monthly budget.

Renting Glossary: The Top 10 Terms You Need to Know

Learning these key terms can help you understand your lease.

Block by Block in Baltimore: Raising Home Values by Investing in Overlooked Communities

Learn how an initiative to remodel abandoned homes and sell them at affordable prices has benefitted homeowners and homebuyers along one Baltimore street.

How to Handle Maintenance and Repairs to Your Apartment

These tips can help you keep your apartment in good condition.

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