Homebuyers who were taken aback by last week's mortgage rates hitting a 20-year high should prepare for more significant changes: This week saw rates climbing even higher, reaching a 22-year peak. According to Freddie Mac, for the week ending August 24, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate home loan stood at 7.23%. This unsettling increase follows last week's 7.09% rate. In addition to...