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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Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

Senior Economist

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Orphe Divounguy's Latest Articles

March 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Rebounded, but the Labor Market Still Looks Stalled. Downward revisions reinforce downside risk for housing in 2026
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March 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Rebounded, but the Labor Market Still Looks Stalled. Downward revisions reinforce downside risk for housing in 2026

Zillow’s Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers in 2026
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Zillow’s Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers in 2026

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January 2026: New Home Sales Started The Year At The Lowest Level Since October 2022

An Expanding Supply of Rentals Keeps Rent Growth in Check (February Rental Report)
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An Expanding Supply of Rentals Keeps Rent Growth in Check (February Rental Report)

January 2026 Housing Starts: Sluggish Single-family Construction To Begin The Year As Inventory Rises
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January 2026 Housing Starts: Sluggish Single-family Construction To Begin The Year As Inventory Rises

February 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Fell, Reinforcing “Cooling” Narrative. Labor market weakness remains a downside risk for housing activity in 2026
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February 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Fell, Reinforcing “Cooling” Narrative. Labor market weakness remains a downside risk for housing activity in 2026

December 2025 Housing Starts: Builders Leaned Further Towards Higher Density As Single-Family Construction Fell in 2025.
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December 2025 Housing Starts: Builders Leaned Further Towards Higher Density As Single-Family Construction Fell in 2025.

Zillow Forecasts Improved Rent Affordability Ahead (January Rental Report)
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Zillow Forecasts Improved Rent Affordability Ahead (January Rental Report)

January 2026: Existing Home Sales Fell To Start the Year
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January 2026: Existing Home Sales Fell To Start the Year

January 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Rise More Than Expected, But Downwardly Revised Aggregate Employment Tamps Down Expectations
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January 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Rise More Than Expected, But Downwardly Revised Aggregate Employment Tamps Down Expectations

Competitive, expensive job centers once pulled movers in. Now accessibility and affordability are bigger magnets.
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Competitive, expensive job centers once pulled movers in. Now accessibility and affordability are bigger magnets.

Zillow’s Best Markets for Home Buyers in 2026: Where Buyers Have Leverage and Upside
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Zillow’s Best Markets for Home Buyers in 2026: Where Buyers Have Leverage and Upside

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