Things feel steady as families explore creative housing options to navigate a tough real estate market.

Today, the financial picture feels steady as families get creative to navigate a tough real estate market. CBS MoneyWatch reported that backyard homes and accessory dwelling units are offering much-needed relief as housing costs soar. Still, traditional buyers are pushing forward, with one person over on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer celebrating an $830,000 home purchase at a 5.99% rate. Overall, households remain resilient.