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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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HUD, Interior to Open Federal Lands

The Trump Administration has taken the first step in making good on the president’s campaign promise.

Mar 18, 2025
When Is A ‘Cash’ Buyer A Borrower?

New AI-powered platform turns cash buyers into mortgage clients — without upfront cash

Mar 13, 2025
Campaign To Relieve Price Pressures

Realtor.com pushes for policies to close 4M-home shortage

Mar 12, 2025
Lender Group Calls For All-Out Effort To Block Cuts

Affordable housing lenders warn of consequences: construction delays, investment losses, and rising homelessness

Mar 12, 2025
Computer Vision Advances Appraisal Process

Restb.ai and HomeVision collaborate to modernize the appraisal process

Mar 10, 2025
Jumping The Student Debt Hurdle

Can’t buy a home? These programs could help.

NMP
Mar 07, 2025
Jumping The Student Debt Hurdle
Stress of Selling Holds Many Owners Back

Losing their low-cost mortgage was not the top concern

Mar 06, 2025
Job Cuts Will ‘Hobble’ Housing Finance

Reducing FHA and Ginnie Mae staff won't help housing costs, according to an Urban Institute study

Ideas to Alleviate Insurance Crisis

Think tank explores tax-advantaged savings accounts for homeowners insurance

Texas New Home Sales Soften

But January new home sales were still up 11% year-over-year

Feb 26, 2025