Lew Sichelman

Calls grow to reform tax law NAR says is ‘stifling market turnover, squeezing supply, and driving up prices’ of homes

Change reflects builders looking to maximize affordability; buyers wanting more space better off shopping older homes

Prolonged lags in existing home sales contribute to reduced household spending, services output, economist notes

The nation’s top 10 builders increased their share of new home sales from less than 10% in 1989 to nearly 50% 35 years later

Foreign buyers purchased $56B in U.S. homes last year — a 33% increase — though overall activity remains near historic lows

Though homeownership rates among Black Americans have improved, they still lag behind other racial groups

First American economist finds growing pressure at opposite ends of the age spectrum

Lenders can use DPA programs as a proactive purchase strategy to serve more buyers — and compete better in a challenging market

Wyoming led retiree growth from 2013–2023, while Florida and Arizona dropped to the bottom 10

Couples with mismatched credit scores can pay up to $437 more per month on their mortgage and face an elevated risk of breakup, studies show