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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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More Sellers Pull Listings

Due to market conditions, prospective sellers likely to experience ‘the least seller-friendly summer since at least 2016,’ report finds

Jul 10, 2025
Fewer Canadians Hunt For U.S. Property

Largest component of international buyers in U.S. takes more than 25% hit

Another Home Insurance Crisis Brewing?

Homeowners delaying major repair work — or doing the work themselves instead of hiring professional tradesmen

Jul 07, 2025
The Truth About 20% Down

Report examines home down payments and where they’re sourced

Jul 03, 2025
Loan Fraud Up a Staggering 407%

The same tech that’s advancing the mortgage industry is being used to create scams, drive fraud

Jul 02, 2025
BBB Will Impact Homeowners, Buyers

U.S. House and Senate must agree on certain tax, mortgage insurance premium deductions

Sichelman: Today’s Labor Market Shines New Light on Home Equity

Financial strategies for when the job market hits the brakes

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Jun 26, 2025
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Expected Senior Tsunami Just A Trickle

Two-thirds of boomers plan to stay 10+ years or never move, squeezing supply of family-sized homes for younger buyers

Jun 26, 2025
More Millionaires, Seniors Choosing To Rent

Today’s seniors making different choices about where and how they live, reports find

Jun 24, 2025
Beware The Latest ‘Long Con’ Scam

Real estate professionals of all kinds warned to beware of crypto scams exploiting ‘trust relationships’ with clients

Jun 23, 2025