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Hiring was much weaker than expected in April. Wall Street thinks it’s a blip, but there could be a much deeper re-think going on of what jobs are needed and what workers want to do on a daily basis.

National Student Clearinghouse data for spring 2021 shows enrollment in primarily online institutions for undergraduates is up, with a surge of part-time students.

More than a year after horrific job losses and wage cuts, job seekers have a strong hand in the labor market again.

There is a pent-up demand for change among workers and managers need to spell out flexible work options ASAP, experts say.

The pandemic has been an accelerant for every work trend — good and bad.

The pandemic has ushered in remote working at breakneck speed and while some employees are thriving, others are struggling with burnout, a new Microsoft survey finds.

Emma Gatewood set out wearing sneakers, with a duffel slung over one shoulder.

The mice are invading homes. They’re destroying crops. They’re chewing through appliances, sofas, cars — and livelihoods.

"It's insulting." An Oakland homeowner had a white-passing friend step in for him after an appraisal he felt was too low, and his home was valued at $150,000 more.

It’s about climate change, not basketball.

How long could U.S. interest rates hover near zero? This 200-year chart puts rates into context, as the Federal Reserve projects no change until 2023.

Far from signaling the return of significant inflation, temporary price increases are exactly what one would expect in a recovery following an economic shutdown. Whether those peddling inflation fears are pursuing their own agenda or simply jumping the gun, they should not be heeded.

The national median rent rose 5.5% annually to $1,527 per month in May, according to realtor.com

Mortgage Rates may be officially heading higher as the Fed starts to ease its market assistance. Here's what that means for homebuyers.

Fannie Mae's ESR Group altered many of its 2021 forecasts given the strong relationship between the housing market and inflation.

(REAL ESTATE CORPORATE) Zillow’s latest patent bid is terrifyingly broad and will likely lead to a real estate monopoly, if it's granted.

The very features that made houses an affordable and stable investment are coming to an end.

For a photographer based in Juneau, two Alaskan roads — the Glenn Highway and the Richardson Highway — formed the backbone of a stunning late-spring road trip.

I'm gathering existing home data for many local markets, and I'm watching inventory very closely this year. As I noted in Some thoughts on...

From housing economist Tom Lawler: Based on publicly-available local realtor/MLS reports released across the country through today, I proj...

Even if your work feels mundane, there’s a way to find meaning in it

Peak commute time has long ruled our lives, our cities, our tax dollars. But it doesn’t have to.

The City Observatory is a study of modern-day cities and urban development practices.

Naomi Osaka advocated for her well-being at work. Here’s how you can, too.

Here’s how to help them — and yourself — while coming to terms with the split.

The painful feelings you avoid grow twisted in the dark. By facing your sorrows and struggles you can take back your life

More than 2 million women have left the workforce because of the cost and effort of caring for children and older family members during the pandemic. In this episode of EPIDEMIC, we’ll hear why the United States is the only wealthy nation not to offer comprehensive support to parents, why caregiving is a critical part of American infrastructure, and what’s at stake if parents and caregivers are forgotten.

Nationally, monthly rents are finally growing faster than their pre-COVID rates.

Economic forces and generational preferences are leading to a new kind of housing: subdivisions designed for renters and managed like apartment buildings. What does it mean for suburbia?

The nation’s 9.8 million retail workers accounted for 6.3% of the U.S. labor force.