Homeowner Blogs
Homeowner Blogs

What to Do (and Avoid) If You’re Behind on Your Mortgage
A practical guide to foreclosure prevention, mortgage relief options, and avoiding costly mistakes Falling behind on your mortgage can feel

Budgeting Tips for High Food and Gas Prices
If it feels like your paycheck isn’t stretching as far as it used to—you’re not imagining it. Over the past

Protecting Your Home: Baltimore’s Legacy Homeowners Pilot Program
At HomeFree-USA, we believe that homeownership should be protected—not lost—especially for those who have built their lives and communities right

Property Taxes Are Rising in Many Areas — What Homeowners Should Know
Many homeowners across the country are seeing higher property tax bills this year. One reason is that many cities and

Fisk University Team Wins $40,000 to Advance Experian’s BFF Financial Education Campaign
Through the Experian and HomeFree-USA partnership, a team of Fisk Center for Financial Advancement® Scholars introduced “FinCheck,” a social-first campaign

Maryland Homeowners: Critical Home Repairs Help Is Here
The Maryland HAF WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant Program application opened today and will remain open until September 30, 2026.

How Your Home Can Help You Reach This Year’s Money Goals
It’s the new year and time for creating a new you. If improving your finances is one of your New

Women Fear Their Lenders When They Need Them the Most
Mortgage providers want to help their clients, and they have programs designed to help homeowners get through a financial crisis.