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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

What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?
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What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?
Where renters have the upper hand — and where they don't
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Where renters have the upper hand — and where they don't
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?
Curbside view of detached home, 100-year old restoration with wrap-around veranda and garden. Summertime.
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How Much Is a Down Payment on a $400k House?
Stock photo of the exterior of a home in Northern California, along the coast in Pacifica.
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How Much Is a Down Payment on a $300k House?
Suburban home with landscaped yard on article about average mortgage payments
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What Is the Average Mortgage Payment?
spring housing market update
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Spring Home-Buying Season 2026: What Economists Say You Can Expect
Should I sell my house in 2025
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Should I Sell My House Now or Wait?