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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MortgagesFinancingMarket trends

Orphe Divounguy's Latest Articles

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Starts Plunge As Buyers And Builders Remain On the Sidelines

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Renters make affordability gains for the first time in four years

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July 2025: New Home Sales Decline After Upward June Revision

July 2025: Existing Home Sales Increased in July
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July 2025: Existing Home Sales Increased in July

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July 2025 Housing Starts: Starts Increase Again, Permits Point To Slowdown Ahead

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Seven Major Metros Where Rents Are Flat or Falling This Summer

Homebuilding Momentum Falters in 2025 Where Inventory Climbs
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Homebuilding Momentum Falters in 2025 Where Inventory Climbs

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May 2025 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: Home Prices Fall Amid Rising Inventory

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June 2025: New Home Sales Stall in June

June 2025 Housing Starts: Single Family Starts Fall Amid Rise in Unsold Housing Inventory
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June 2025 Housing Starts: Single Family Starts Fall Amid Rise in Unsold Housing Inventory

Summer Kicks Off With an Unseasonably Cool Rental Market
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Summer Kicks Off With an Unseasonably Cool Rental Market

The National Housing Deficit Grew by 159,000 Homes in 2023, Reaching 4.7 Million
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The National Housing Deficit Grew by 159,000 Homes in 2023, Reaching 4.7 Million