Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

Senior Economist

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Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

SENIOR ECONOMIST

Dr. Orphe Divounguy is a former Senior Economist on Zillow’s Economic Research team, where he analyzed housing market data to identify emerging trends. His prior work centered on quantitative methods for evaluating the impact of economic policy. Dr. Divounguy earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Southampton, conducting research on how trading delays shape market participants’ search strategies and influence market prices.

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MortgagesFinancingMarket trends
Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

Senior Economist

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MortgagesFinancingMarket trends

Orphe Divounguy's Latest Articles

New Home Sales Sink to Their Weakest Year-to-Date Pace Since 2017
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New Home Sales Sink to Their Weakest Year-to-Date Pace Since 2017

Rent Went Up But So Did the Freebies (June Rent Report)
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Rent Went Up But So Did the Freebies (June Rent Report)

The National Housing Deficit Stopped Getting Worse in 2024, Holding at 4.7 Million
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The National Housing Deficit Stopped Getting Worse in 2024, Holding at 4.7 Million

Black-White Mortgage Denial Gaps are Widest Where Applicants are Most Financially Stretched
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Black-White Mortgage Denial Gaps are Widest Where Applicants are Most Financially Stretched

May 2026 Jobs Report: A Turn in the Headline Number — But Is It a Turn in the Story?
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May 2026 Jobs Report: A Turn in the Headline Number — But Is It a Turn in the Story?

new construction home sold
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April 2026 New Home Sales – Lowest For Any April Since 2022

Home sales rebound where supply has surged
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Home sales rebound where supply has surged

April 2026 Jobs Report: Stabilizing, Not Accelerating
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April 2026 Jobs Report: Stabilizing, Not Accelerating

March 2026: Housing starts increased in March, but falling new home prices, rising resale inventory could keep builders sidelined
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March 2026: Housing starts increased in March, but falling new home prices, rising resale inventory could keep builders sidelined

Despite Cooling Rent Growth, Nearly Half of Renter Households Were Cost-Burdened in 2024
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Despite Cooling Rent Growth, Nearly Half of Renter Households Were Cost-Burdened in 2024

Nearly 1 in 5 Homes Sell Within a Week
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Nearly 1 in 5 Homes Sell Within a Week

Affordability for Potential Homebuyers Stabilizes for the First Time in Three Years
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Affordability for Potential Homebuyers Stabilizes for the First Time in Three Years

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