The Housing Scene by Lew Sichelman

The Housing Scene in Home July 03, 2020

Odd Lots: Bargain Pricing, Fraud Abounds

An opportunity for first-time buyers to find houses priced below market value is presenting itself in a number of places across the country. Over the 11-week period after March 11, when the World H... continue

The Housing Scene in Home June 26, 2020

Remodeling Succumbs to the Virus

If you are stuck in your house, gazing furtively at all the things you don’t like about it, you’re not alone. Homeowners across the country are seeing things that need to be repaired, replaced and ... continue

The Housing Scene in Home June 19, 2020

When the All-Clear is Sounded

It may be too early to forecast exactly what lies ahead for the housing market once COVID-19 passes into the history books. But at this point, the sector seems poised to retake its place in leading... continue

The Housing Scene in Home June 12, 2020

Homeowners Also Game the System

Much has been written about government abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plenty has been said, too, about how some well-heeled businesses have snatched up government loans intended for smaller, l... continue