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.
House Panel Questions SFR Investors
A report found that these operators more than doubled rents between 2018 and 2021.
Are New Credit Concerns Coming to Multifamily?
Columnist Lew Sichelman sheds light on the latest issue that could bleed into the apartment sector.
Lease Renewals Hit All-Time High
Despite increased rates, renters are not feeling the push to leave their current apartments for something less expensive, says columnist Lew Sichelman.
Where to Get the Most Space for the Least Rent
The latest report from RentCafe compares rates and locations.
Could Cost of Capital Slow SFRs?
There is more than $30 billion aimed at the sector, but that figure excludes debt, explains columnist Lew Sichelman.
More Residents Want Rent Payments Reported, TransUnion Finds
A majority of those surveyed showed interest in releasing the information to credit reporting agencies.
Features That May Keep Your Residents
Multifamily owners can glean valuable insights from the amenities favored by first-time home buyers, writes columnist Lew Sichelman.
Move Over Millennials, Here Comes GenZ
If your stack of applications isn’t skewing younger, you may be missing a key rental trend, according to columnist Lew Sichelman.
Robotic Parking Gains in U.S. Market
Columnist Lew Sichelman explains how apartment owners, residents and visitors can utilize this new technology.
Rents vs. Mortgages: Why in Some Places, Buying Wins
Columnist Lew Sichelman compares metro performance and shares why some might turn to buying instead.