Homeownership Costs, Drop in Home Value Hit Black Households Hardest
Minority households are more likely to be cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on mortgage, property taxes, and insurance.
Stories by Kara Ng
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.
