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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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Finding Hidden Buyers

Transparent Owner, a new data product that reveals the true owners of residential properties

Oct 01, 2025
Single Women Rejected Most Often

Research from LendingTree finds that single women are almost 30% more likely to be denied a mortgage

Oct 01, 2025
Report Debunks Two Investor Myths

Study finds larger investors “routinely transact” with other investors

Sep 30, 2025
Housing Costs Defeat Some Buyers

One in six aspiring home owners have given up over the past five years.

Sep 29, 2025
Two More Lenders Hike Loan Limits

CrossCountry Mortgage and Rate have both said they will buy loans right now up to $819k

Sep 29, 2025
Buyer’s Market Appears To Be Over

Zillow says the market is now 'balanced' between buyers and sellers nationwide

Sep 29, 2025
Lock-In Effect Eases, Borrowers Adjust To Higher Rates

About 1 in 5 mortgages have a 6% rate or higher

Sep 29, 2025
Affordability Worsens Almost Everywhere

Homes are less affordable than ever in 99% of the nation's counties

Sep 26, 2025
Interest Grows In Cheaper Second Homes

RCLCO's 2025 Vacation Home Investment Survey spots growing demand for lower-cost units

Sep 26, 2025
What’s Holding Back The Resale Sector?

Lower rates and improving affordability are pulling some buyers back into the market

Sep 25, 2025