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The speed at which the labor market recovers impacts the economy’s output potential. Short-term energy prices can also impact its growth potential, inflation, and interest rates.

Three Florida metros saw a 36% gain in rent prices, as more continue to escape expensive northeast metros in favor of southern markets.

An upcoming virtual event from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will explore various approaches by state and local governments to attain the goal of greater housing equity across communities. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.

Long-time homeowners who can tap equity gains have an advantage over younger homebuyers who are often bidding for their first home and are unable to include as much cash in their offers.

A new industry survey reveals where homebuyers feel confident about the process, where they don’t, and even what percent of the surveyed would purchase an allegedly haunted house if the price was right.

Eclipsing the 3% mark for the first time since April, fixed-rate mortgages hit 3.05% this week, with inflationary pressure building due to lingering pandemic issues, and a constricting monetary policy.

Susan Hartsock of Origence takes a look at how the mortgage industry can take advantage of the same techniques and digital processes that other industries have ... and offer the same high levels of satisfaction.

Mortgage application volume held steady week-over-week according to a new report, as a slight drop in refis was countered by a rise in home purchases.

The new loan product will allow borrowers to refinance their primary mortgage with second mortgages for accessory dwelling units.

According to an analysis of historical home sales, ATTOM finds the best and worst days of the year to buy a home.