Kara Ng

Kara Ng

Senior Economist at Zillow

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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

Mortgage Rates Drift Lower, but Not Enough to Make Waiting Worthwhile
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Mortgage Rates Drift Lower, but Not Enough to Make Waiting Worthwhile

Hidden Costs of Homeownership Top $16.6K a Year as Insurance Climbs
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Hidden Costs of Homeownership Top $16.6K a Year as Insurance Climbs

Housing demand finds a new home in rentals, up 19.2% (September Rent Report)
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Housing demand finds a new home in rentals, up 19.2% (September Rent Report)

In One-Third of Major Markets, New Homes Cost Less Per Square Foot Than Existing Homes
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In One-Third of Major Markets, New Homes Cost Less Per Square Foot Than Existing Homes

Homebuilding Continues to Lose Ground, as Permitting Slips to a Post-Pandemic Low
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Homebuilding Continues to Lose Ground, as Permitting Slips to a Post-Pandemic Low

In Some Markets, Saving and Breaking Even on a Home Purchase Can Take a Buyer Into Their Retirement Years
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In Some Markets, Saving and Breaking Even on a Home Purchase Can Take a Buyer Into Their Retirement Years

Cooling Data Gives the Fed a Breather, but Housing Faces an Uphill Climb
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Cooling Data Gives the Fed a Breather, but Housing Faces an Uphill Climb

Fed Holds Rates Steady. Three Voters Preferred a Hike.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady. Three Voters Preferred a Hike.

Starter Homes Are Piling Up While Luxury Homes Fly Off the Market
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Starter Homes Are Piling Up While Luxury Homes Fly Off the Market

Mortgage Rates Reach an 11-Month High as Oil Risks Return
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Mortgage Rates Reach an 11-Month High as Oil Risks Return

More Than 300,000 Empty Lots For Sale Could Close America's Housing Shortage by 6%
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More Than 300,000 Empty Lots For Sale Could Close America's Housing Shortage by 6%

Nearly 3 in 4 rental listings are considered affordable, the highest for May in years (May Rent Report)
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Nearly 3 in 4 rental listings are considered affordable, the highest for May in years (May Rent Report)

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