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Kara Ng

Kara Ng

Senior Economist at Zillow

Expertise
MortgagesFinancing
Kara Ng

Kara Ng

SENIOR ECONOMIST AT ZILLOW

Dr. Kara Ng is a Senior Economist on Zillow’s Economic Research team, where she analyzes housing data to identify emerging trends. In prior roles in financial services, she built quantitative models to forecast macroeconomic and financial conditions, guiding asset allocation and strategy. Dr. Ng earned her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Washington, where she focused on quantitative methods for forecasting. She enjoys leveraging data-driven insights to inform buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.

Expertise
MortgagesFinancing
Kara Ng

Kara Ng

Senior Economist at Zillow

Expertise
MortgagesFinancing

Kara Ng's Latest Articles

Are Rent Prices Going Down?
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Are Rent Prices Going Down?

What's Next For the Housing Market in 2026?
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What’s Next for the Housing Market in 2026?

8 Ways the Fall Housing Market Could Work in Buyers’ Favor
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8 Ways the Fall Housing Market Could Work in Buyers’ Favor

fall selling season
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3 Things You Need To Know About the Fall Selling Season

When to Lower the Price of Your House
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When to Lower the Price of Your House

Traditional suburban home representing the current housing market trends for buyers and sellers.
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The housing market showed signs of life in June. See who’s benefitting most.

What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?
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What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?

A mother and her young son kick around a soccer ball in the kitchen
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Love Soccer? Here’s What It Costs to Live Near the Action

Renters Have More Leverage This Spring Than Last
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Renters Have More Leverage This Spring Than Last

San Antonio, Texas, USA
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How Much Is a Down Payment on a $600k House?

The 10 hottest rental markets this summer — and how to outpace the competition
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The 10 hottest rental markets this summer — and how to outpace the competition

Learning Center: How Long Does it Take to get Pre-approved for a Mortgage
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How Much Is a Down Payment on a $500k House?