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

Nearly 40% of listings come with perks this spring (April Rental Report)
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Nearly 40% of listings come with perks this spring (April Rental Report)

Providence Tops Zillow's Hottest Rental Markets for Summer 2026
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Providence Tops Zillow's Hottest Rental Markets for Summer 2026

Renters gain more than $2,300 in breathing room as rent growth hits slowest pace since 2020
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Renters gain more than $2,300 in breathing room as rent growth hits slowest pace since 2020

Confessions of a Dual Shopper: Those Shopping for For-Sale and Rental Homes Are Willing to Go Smaller, But Won't Compromise on the Third Bedroom
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Confessions of a Dual Shopper: Those Shopping for For-Sale and Rental Homes Are Willing to Go Smaller, But Won't Compromise on the Third Bedroom

Number of ‘Accidental Landlords’ Rises to Three-Year High
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Number of ‘Accidental Landlords’ Rises to Three-Year High

$30,000 Buying Power Boost Can Be the Difference Between Settling and Choosing for Home Buyers
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$30,000 Buying Power Boost Can Be the Difference Between Settling and Choosing for Home Buyers

Powell Leaves Rates Unchanged, Citing Improvement in Growth Outlook
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Powell Leaves Rates Unchanged, Citing Improvement in Growth Outlook

Typical Home Should be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End, the Most Since 2022
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Typical Home Should be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End, the Most Since 2022

$46 Billion in Housing Lay Within the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire Zones
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$46 Billion in Housing Lay Within the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire Zones

November Market Report and 2025 Market Trends in Review: Home Sellers Step Back, Despite Three-Year High in Affordability
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November Market Report and 2025 Market Trends in Review: Home Sellers Step Back, Despite Three-Year High in Affordability

Rate Shopping Can Save Buyers Hundreds a Month
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Rate Shopping Can Save Buyers Hundreds a Month

Powell Calls Rates Neutral After 25 Basis Point Cut
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Powell Calls Rates Neutral After 25 Basis Point Cut