The Housing Scene by Lew Sichelman

The Housing Scene in Home April 07, 2020

COVID-19: Where to Go for Housing Help

When it comes to homeowners and tenants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the response by Congress, federal and state regulators -- and even individual lenders and landlords -- has been swift. ... continue

The Housing Scene in Home April 03, 2020

Military Housing: Unfit to Serve

Infestations of rats, mice and other rodents. Toxic black mold. Lead paint. The deplorable conditions of a lot of low-income housing -- in urban areas, on American Indian reservations and in uninco... continue

The Housing Scene in Home March 27, 2020

Back to the Future

We are all dreamers. We love to stargaze about what the future holds. Early in 2019, even this column got in on the act with a story about a "Future House." But just how well do we predict what's g... continue

The Housing Scene in Home March 20, 2020

Servicing Your Loan Can Be Tough

There are at least three things in life you cannot choose: your parents, your neighbors and the company that administers your mortgage. That company collects your house payments, and also pays your... continue