
NAR Membership Remains Above Forecast
As of May 31, there were 1,453,690 members, well above the 2025 forecast of 1.4 million, showing Realtor resiliency in ongoing market challenges.

Mortgage Rates See First Decline in a Month
Rates on 30-year mortgages dipped to 6.85% from 6.89% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates fell to 5.99% from 6.03% last week.

Making a Vacation Home Profitable
A luxury vacation home can be a smart investment if it's guest-friendly, well-managed and designed for rental demand, not just personal taste or resale value.