Home sales can withstand the coming rise in mortgage rates

In contrast to the rise in mortgage rates following the 2013 taper tantrum, the latest jump in rates is due to expectations of a fiscal stimulus, not concerns about a less supportive monetary policy. Accordingly, stronger GDP and income growth should prevent a repeat of the 2013/14 fall in home sales.

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