Freddie Mac HomeSteps Auctions: Live Listings Nationwide (2026)

474 active Freddie Mac HomeSteps listings across the U.S. right now.

HomeSteps is Freddie Mac's brand for its REO (real-estate owned) inventory - homes Freddie Mac has taken back through foreclosure and resells. It is the sibling of Fannie Mae HomePath and HUD HomeStore, completing the federal-REO picture. Listings are fixed-price (not auctions); buyers submit offers through a licensed real-estate agent. Freddie Mac is a government-sponsored enterprise under FHFA conservatorship, so the inventory is federal-adjacent and distinct from the foreclosure homes sold by HUD and Fannie Mae. Every listing links back to bid on homesteps.com - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-08-31

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Freddie Mac HomeSteps Auctions by Category

What Freddie Mac HomeSteps Categories Sell For at Auction

Median winning bids from 696 completed government auction sales in the last year, for the categories Freddie Mac HomeSteps carries.

CategoryMedianSales
Real Estate$3,200696

Market-wide sold prices across every government auction platform we track, not Freddie Mac HomeSteps alone - use them as a valuation benchmark before you bid. The typical range is the middle 50% of sales (25th to 75th percentile).

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, built from completed sales on official U.S. government auction platforms. Free to cite with attribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Freddie Mac HomeSteps auctions are live right now?
There are 474 active Freddie Mac HomeSteps listings across the U.S. right now, spread across 27 states. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes from homesteps.com.
Is Freddie Mac HomeSteps legit?
Yes. Freddie Mac HomeSteps (homesteps.com) is the official platform for Freddie Mac REO foreclosed homes. HomeSteps is Freddie Mac's brand for its REO (real-estate owned) inventory - homes Freddie Mac has taken back through foreclosure and resells. It is the sibling of Fannie Mae HomePath and HUD HomeStore, completing the federal-REO picture. Listings are fixed-price (not auctions); buyers submit offers through a licensed real-estate agent. Freddie Mac is a government-sponsored enterprise under FHFA conservatorship, so the inventory is federal-adjacent and distinct from the foreclosure homes sold by HUD and Fannie Mae. GovAuctions indexes Freddie Mac HomeSteps listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on homesteps.com.
Does Freddie Mac HomeSteps charge a buyer's premium?
No buyer's premium (fixed-price REO; offers via agent). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
How do I buy from Freddie Mac HomeSteps?
Find a listing here or on homesteps.com, register a bidder account on homesteps.com, and place your bid there - GovAuctions never sits between you and the seller. Most items require in-person pickup at the seller's location within 5-10 business days, though a meaningful minority of sellers ship. Check the listing for shipping options, and factor in travel or freight before you bid.