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.
Stumbling Blocks to Ownership Still Boosting BTR
The single-family market’s loss is the rental market’s gain.
Many Big Builders Are Stepping Back From BTR. This One’s Still All In
While Taylor Morris ramps up its portfolio, there are signs of overbuilding in some markets.
Why Seniors’ Share of Renters Is Soaring
According to a report by Point2Homes, the increase is not just because baby boomers are such a large cohort, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.
Renters Get Boost From Slow Absorption
MHN columnist Lew Sichelman on what a buyer’s market looks like for some residents today.
Staying Ahead of Rising Rental Fraud
Memphis is the top market for scammers, according to recent findings from Snappt.
The Bill to Boot Hedge Funds is Back
The proposed legislation would remove tax breaks and impose new barriers on the hedge funds buying up SFRs, writes columnist Lew Sichelman.
TV Shows an Unrealistic Rent Picture
From “Friends” to “How I Met Your Mother” to “Castle,” huge apartments might not align with your favorite TV character’s income, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.
The Renter Battle With Late Payment Fees
New research suggests that once someone incurs one late fee, another is even more likely, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.
Oh, That Sinking Feeling: The Subsidence of Multifamily
Multifamily communities in major cities along the Atlantic Coast are subject to sinking. Columnist Lew Sichelman explores what the impacts might be.
Fannie Finds Fraud in Multifamily Lending
The GSE is quietly implementing changes to help mitigate this risk, columnist Lew Sichelman reports.