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Lew Sichelman

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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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Study Portends Possible Migration Trends

Demand from out-of-state buyers can drive house prices higher

Apr 09, 2025
Only First-Time Buyers Should Get Mortgage Interest Deduction, UI Says

Urban Institute proposes changing the tax code, but will policymakers and trade groups go for it?

Apr 04, 2025
Your Entire Website Can Be Spoofed

Thieves simply replicate a website, but substitute their contact information for yours

Apr 02, 2025
Insurance Becomes More Burdensome  

Homeowners question whether they can continue to afford their places because of rising insurance costs

Apr 02, 2025
Debt Is Homebuyers’ Four-Letter Word

Debt and high rents are keeping buyers on the sidelines for years, a new report finds

Apr 01, 2025
Late Pays Rising for Student, Auto Loans

More of those with strong credit records have gone delinquent

Mar 27, 2025
Half Of Renters Give Up On Buying

Nearly half of renters polled say they don't see homeownership as possible — ever

Seniors Face Their Own Housing Woes

Older Americans face 'combined crisis of housing affordability, accessibility, and availability'

Mar 24, 2025
Plans to Build 3 Million New Houses

Selling and leasing government land is part of the Trump Administration’s initiative to spur the housing market

Pulte Cleans House at GSEs

With Pulte naming himself as chair of both companies

Mar 18, 2025