The Housing Scene by Lew Sichelman

The Housing Scene in Home December 04, 2020

Loans for Buyers Moving Away

This year has been a moving experience. For one thing, it has been mentally taxing, what with the virus and all. For another, more people than ever are switching addresses -- many as they try to ge... continue

The Housing Scene in Home November 27, 2020

Odd Lots: Failure to Launch

Despite lifelines thrown their way by Congress, the Urban Institute counts roughly 400,000 homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages, but who have failed to take advantage of any payment for... continue

The Housing Scene in Home November 20, 2020

A Tale of Two Markets

Two relatively small housing submarkets are starting to show signs of strengthening. One of those markets: renters looking for more space, both inside and out. The other: people looking to get away... continue

The Housing Scene in Home November 13, 2020

High Prices Offset Gains From Low Rates

Housing prices are rising so fast -- “too fast,” as the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors said recently -- that they are all but obliterating any gains buyers are seeing from ... continue