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.

Expertise
MortgagesFinancingMarket trends
Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

Senior Economist

Expertise
MortgagesFinancingMarket trends

Orphe Divounguy's Latest Articles

Renters End 2025 With Improved Affordability Not Seen Since 2021  (December Rental Report)
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Renters End 2025 With Improved Affordability Not Seen Since 2021 (December Rental Report)

December 2025 Existing Home Sales: Despite Higher Than Usual Fall Season Activity, Sales Stayed Stuck Near The Bottom in 2025
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December 2025 Existing Home Sales: Despite Higher Than Usual Fall Season Activity, Sales Stayed Stuck Near The Bottom in 2025

December 2025 Jobs Report: A Cooling Labor Market Could Shape the 2026 Housing Outlook
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December 2025 Jobs Report: A Cooling Labor Market Could Shape the 2026 Housing Outlook

Rents Pull Back and Concessions Rise, Offering Renters Winter Leverage (November Rental Report)
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Rents Pull Back and Concessions Rise, Offering Renters Winter Leverage (November Rental Report)

existing home sales
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October 2025: Existing Home Sales Modestly Rise For Second Consecutive Month

Incomes Rise Faster Than Rents in 37 US Metros (October Rent Report)
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Incomes Rise Faster Than Rents in 37 US Metros (October Rent Report)

Affordability Hits a Three-Year High, Sparks a Fall Housing Flurry
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Affordability Hits a Three-Year High, Sparks a Fall Housing Flurry

Construction catches up with demand, giving renters an affordability break
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Construction catches up with demand, giving renters an affordability break

What the Government Shutdown Could Mean for Housing
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What the Government Shutdown Could Mean for Housing

August 2025: Existing Home Sales Roughly Flat in August, Up Modestly From Last Year
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August 2025: Existing Home Sales Roughly Flat in August, Up Modestly From Last Year

Falling Mortgage Rates Help New Home Sales Rise More Than Expected In August
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Falling Mortgage Rates Help New Home Sales Rise More Than Expected In August

Fed cuts rates with more likely coming. What does it mean for housing?
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Fed cuts rates with more likely coming. What does it mean for housing?