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

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Mortgage Rates Increased This Week Ahead Of A Less Dovish Federal Reserve Outlook
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Mortgage Rates Increased This Week Ahead Of A Less Dovish Federal Reserve Outlook

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February 2024 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: Price Growth Accelerated Ahead of Spring Shopping Season

Nearly Half of Renters Are Cost Burdened, Highlighting The Need For More Assistance
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Nearly Half of Renters Are Cost Burdened, Highlighting The Need For More Assistance

Mortgage Rates Eased - Just Barely - On Fed Silence
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Mortgage Rates Eased - Just Barely - On Fed Silence

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March 2024: New home Sales Rebound - Exceeding Expectations

March 2024 Existing Home Sales: Housing Supply Continued To Increase But Sales Fell On Mortgage Rates Upside Surprise
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March 2024 Existing Home Sales: Housing Supply Continued To Increase But Sales Fell On Mortgage Rates Upside Surprise

Mortgage Rates Increased This Week on Added Uncertainty About Inflation And Fed Policy
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Mortgage Rates Increased This Week on Added Uncertainty About Inflation And Fed Policy

March 2024 Housing Starts: Builders Scale Back New Home Construction in Anticipation of Prolonged High Interest Rates
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March 2024 Housing Starts: Builders Scale Back New Home Construction in Anticipation of Prolonged High Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates Increased This Week on Higher Than Expected Inflation Data
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Mortgage Rates Increased This Week on Higher Than Expected Inflation Data

The Extensive Margin Of Rate Lock-in: Where Could All The Sellers Be Coming From?
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The Extensive Margin Of Rate Lock-in: Where Could All The Sellers Be Coming From?

10 Best Markets For First-Time Home Buyers in 2024
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10 Best Markets For First-Time Home Buyers in 2024

Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly This Week on Mixed Messages From Fed Officials
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Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly This Week on Mixed Messages From Fed Officials