Join C.A.R. economists as they discuss mortgage rates continuing to trend up and has reached the highest level in 21 years. With costs of borrowing staying high, housing affordability dipped in the second quarter and will likely stay low for the rest of the year. Homebuyers, while still very interested in buying, are facing challenges on both the affordability side and the supply side. Home sales have been affected as such and will remain soft in coming months.