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.
When a Major BTR Builder Goes It Alone
Taylor Morrison is launching its own brand of build-to-rent homes.
BFR or BTR? Why Words Matter
Columnist Lew Sichelman on the evolving lexicon for build-to-rent developers.
Why BTR Is Here to Stay
The market for single-family rentals is a diverse one that appeals to empty nesters, young families and people seeking temporary housing, according to panelists at this week’s NAREE conference.
Why Affordable Housing Production Lags Demand
At this week’s NAREE conference, JLL and Grubb Properties executives shared insights with MHN’s Suzann Silverman about affordable housing subsets and barriers to development.
How Much Do Renters Lie?
Columnist Lew Sichelman on a survey showing that a significant number of residents hide the truth from their landlords.
Office to MF: Fact or Fiction?
Is the transformation of commercial office buildings to multifamily residences hype or hard news?
Why Some Homeowners Prefer Single-Family Rentals
A growing number of SFR renters have already owned a home or never plan to.
Housing the Homeless With a Helping Hand
Columnist Lew Sichelman on a charity that is adding supportive service to its affordable housing mix.
Why Some SFR Investors Are Hitting the Pause Button
Rising interest rates are hitting home for some of the biggest players, according to columnist Lew Sichelman.
BTR Investors Pay More Than Home Buyers
Columnist Lew Sichelman breaks down Northmarq’s latest report on the sector’s challenges.