Things feel steady as families balance elevated mortgage rates against major home purchases.

Today, the financial picture feels steady as Yahoo Finance reported the 30-year fixed mortgage is averaging 6.65% this week. With borrowing costs lingering higher, buyers are making practical compromises. Over on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, people are debating whether to take on a $343,000 house that needs major roof and plumbing repairs. Despite these hurdles, the overall direction remains grounded.