Housing & Finance: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate slipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, easing pressure on homebuyers after months of higher borrowing costs. Jobs & Demand: The U.S. added 172,000 nonfarm jobs in May and kept unemployment at 4.3%, a sign hiring is stabilizing even as costs stay elevated—good news for household formation and move-up demand. Mortgage/Banking Compliance: Treasury and federal regulators warned banks to flag identity theft, payroll fraud, and other illicit activity tied to people not authorized to work, urging extra scrutiny of ITIN-linked accounts. Local Construction & Infrastructure: Iowa and Wisconsin will temporarily shut a Mississippi River ferry June 11-12 for bridge work, with the new crossing targeted to open in 2027. Multifamily Deals: Providence Real Estate bought The Preserve at Tampa Palms, a 378-unit community in Tampa, planning value-add upgrades. Hospitality Real Estate: Henderson Park and Pyramid Global Hospitality acquired the 579-key Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Puerto Rico for $190M, eyeing capital improvements. Policy/Enforcement: The Senate passed a roughly $70B immigration enforcement funding bill, raising uncertainty for labor-heavy industries that already struggle to hire.