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

May 2025 Existing Home Sales Firmer Than Expected, Despite Economic Uncertainty
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May 2025 Existing Home Sales Firmer Than Expected, Despite Economic Uncertainty

Market Tips Toward Balance as Inventory Rises and Competition Eases (May 2025 Market Report)
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Market Tips Toward Balance as Inventory Rises and Competition Eases (May 2025 Market Report)

Home Insurance Rates Growing at Nearly Double the Rate of Homeowner Income
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Home Insurance Rates Growing at Nearly Double the Rate of Homeowner Income

Some home buyers opting to wait amid uncertainty
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Some home buyers opting to wait amid uncertainty

Minority Homeowners Face Disproportionate Climate Risks That Could Exacerbate Inequality
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Minority Homeowners Face Disproportionate Climate Risks That Could Exacerbate Inequality

The Impact of Zillow Views, Saves and Shares on the Price and Speed of a Home Sale
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The Impact of Zillow Views, Saves and Shares on the Price and Speed of a Home Sale

Fed’s Great Wait Continues
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Fed’s Great Wait Continues

Homes with Extreme Climate Risk Face Slower Sales, Bigger Discounts
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Homes with Extreme Climate Risk Face Slower Sales, Bigger Discounts

Trillions in U.S. Home Value Face Major Risk from Fire, Flood and Wind
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Trillions in U.S. Home Value Face Major Risk from Fire, Flood and Wind

December 2024 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: A flash of heat in a cooling market
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December 2024 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: A flash of heat in a cooling market

Love and a New View: Affordable Listings Nearly Quadruple for Couples
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Love and a New View: Affordable Listings Nearly Quadruple for Couples

Fed Starts 2025 With a Pause
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Fed Starts 2025 With a Pause