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Lew Sichelman

Staff Writer

Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage sectors for 52 years. His syndicated column appears in major newspapers throughout the country.

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Sellers Get Real About Prices

New study finds that nearly 20% of home sellers reduced their asking prices in September with the most motivated sellers at the bottom of the housing ladder

Oct 15, 2025
New Home Inventory Hits 16-Year High

Following the same trend as existing home sales, a growing number of new homes are taking longer to sell

13% Jump In Loan Volume Next Year

iEmergent forecasts total originations in 2025 to surpass $2 trillion for the first time since 2022

Oct 13, 2025
Fannie Mae: ADU Income Now Allowed

New rule allows rental income from accessory dwelling units to be considered as part of a borrower’s qualifying income

Oct 09, 2025
Surveys Paint ‘Bleak’ Housing Picture

Hurdles and red tape are becoming an insurmountable price to pay in today’s housing landscape

Oct 08, 2025
Some Sellers Living In The Past

Home inspection hurdles and financing issues were some of the most cited reasons for buyers backing out of deals

Oct 08, 2025
Condos Are A Drag On The Market

Over 100,000 condos on the market and even rookie buyers won’t touch them

Oct 07, 2025
Starter Homes Lead The Market

In August, the number of sales for starter homes outpaced those of higher-priced houses

Oct 06, 2025
STRATMOR: Redesign the Process

Mortgage borrowers give lower satisfaction scores than consumers of other financial products

Oct 03, 2025
Luxury Market Also Hits The Skids

A new Redfin study found that the new norm hit $1.25 million in August

Oct 02, 2025