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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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Concern Among Housing Professionals Over Trump's Policy Agenda

Changes could exacerbate two-tiered market, one that “benefits from tax reform and deregulation, and another that struggles with affordability challenges.”

Planned Community Home Sales Resilient In 2024

The general Houston area experienced a particularly large boost in year-over-year sales in MPCs

Jan 08, 2025
Only Half Of FHA Borrowers Eligible For DPA Receive It

Down payment assistance programs remain underutilized, despite high eligibility among government borrowers

Jan 07, 2025
Mortgage Lenders Are Key To Financing Stacks

Low-income tax credit financing brings traditional lenders into crucial role

NMP
Dec 16, 2024
Mortgage Lenders Are Key to Financing Stacks
NAR Releases List of 2025's Hottest Housing Markets

Alignment between between 2025 forecasts show rising inventory, improving affordability

Dec 13, 2024
Young Families To Drive Sales, Price Gains Next Year

Some markets to see sizable bump up in 2025 sales, while others will struggle to overcome affordability challenges

Dec 10, 2024
Housing Market Awaits Trump’s Impact

Housing economists weigh predictions against campaign promises

Dec 04, 2024
Most People Who Move Do It To Save on Housing

Nearly half of all Californians relocating to Arizona are saving $1 million in the process.

Nov 25, 2024
More Communication, Earlier, Homebuyers Plead

It takes more than just 'fast and fancy' to please mortgage borrowers, according to the latest J.D. Power study

Nov 12, 2024
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs

Borrowers underwater with taxes and insurance can be a default risk. Helping them is critical.

NMP
Nov 11, 2024
Rescue Your Clients From High TI Costs