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.
Can Landlords Demand Residents Be Vaccinated?
This controversial topic suggests you can turn away potential residents if they haven’t received the vaccine, columnist Lew Sichelman shares.
Texas Multifamily Turnaround Called ‘Major’
Columnist Lew Sichelman highlights the metros that have experienced the most positive change this year.
‘WhyNot’ Turn Unleased Units Into Hotel Rooms?
Developers can monetize empty apartments by partnering with hotel operators, contends columnist Lew Sichelman.
Shuttered Hotels, Motels Find New Life
Fresh ideas include tax incentives for converting vacant properties into much-needed housing, notes columnist Lew Sichelman.
Housing Ladder Gridlock Cramps Apartment Sector
Major factors are constricting the flow of available rental vacancies within major cities and driving local mobility to record low levels, contends columnist Lew Sichelman.
A Third of New Units Are Larger
After years of shrinking the size of apartments, developers are forced to reconsider this option as residents no longer want to compromise on space, argues columnist Lew Sichelman.
Apartments Drive Growth in Self Storage
Self storage facilities have become as American as Mom and Apple Pie, says columnist Lew Sichelman.
Sense of Community Key to Lease Renewals
The pandemic has had little impact on the main reason residents renew their leases, explains columnist Lew Sichelman.
Multifamily Is a Net Zero Leader
Apartments now account for 75 percent of the total zero energy stock in Canada and the U.S., explains columnist Lew Sichelman.
Urban Locations Maintain Their Attraction
StorageCafe found that the anticipated exodus to the suburbs and small towns never really materialized, explains columnist Lew Sichelman.