Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage markets from his Washington, D.C., perch for more than 50 years—first at the Washington Daily News and then at the Washington Star. In addition to providing his insights for MHN, he writes a weekly consumer column, “The Housing Scene,” that is distributed to newspapers throughout the country by the Andrews McMeel syndicate. Over his varied career, he was written for National Mortgage News, National Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Banking magazine, Builder magazine and Sports Illustrated. And his work has been recognized with numerous awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors, Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors.
Why Some Shop Rentals, Houses at the Same Time
The leasing-versus-buying decision is increasingly complicated.
Lawmakers Join Opposition to SFR Provision
House members are pushing back against restrictions on which investors can acquire these units.
The FTC’s Campaign Against Unfair Fees
The agency is asking for public comment on a broad rule that would add teeth to its enforcement efforts.
Does the SFR Investor Ban Miss the Mark?
The issue may be too few institutions buying units rather than too many.
Flexible Policies That Drive Revenue and Retention
The high cost of missing these opportunities.
The Unstoppable Demand for Rentals
Homeowners are in the minority in a rising number of locations.
Deliveries Continue—Many Are Conversions
Despite pockets of overbuilding, the South is still turning out the most new units.
How HUD’s ‘Simplifying’ Multifamily Investment
Can key changes to the mortgage insurance premium help the current administration deliver on its housing promises?
Stumbling Blocks to Ownership Still Boosting BTR
The single-family market’s loss is the rental market’s gain.