The Housing Scene by Lew Sichelman

The Housing Scene in Home May 14, 2021

Selling in a Seller's Market

The number of new listings coming to market has been increasing for the last few weeks, signaling a possible break in the inventory logjam that has driven up prices and forced would-be buyers to up... continue

The Housing Scene in Home May 07, 2021

How to Win A Bidding War

A recent column about would-be homebuyers giving up because they keep losing bidding wars brought a flurry of responses: Readers want to know how they can become winners in this arena. The competit... continue

The Housing Scene in Home April 30, 2021

Can't Pay Your Loan? Make the Call

A key federal watchdog agency has warned companies that administer mortgages, either for themselves or on behalf of investors, that they must be prepared for the coming surge of borrowers seeking r... continue

The Housing Scene in Home April 23, 2021

Biden Should Pocket These Tax Ideas

Over the next few months, the White House is likely to propose two major tax changes that could impact the housing sector. One, a tax credit for first-time buyers, is likely to be welcomed by those... continue