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

Uncertainty Keeps The Fed On Hold. Treasury Yields Moved Higher On the News.
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Uncertainty Keeps The Fed On Hold. Treasury Yields Moved Higher On the News.

May 2025 Housing Starts: Starts Fall To Their Lowest Level In 5 Years
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May 2025 Housing Starts: Starts Fall To Their Lowest Level In 5 Years

Rent Growth Cools Slightly, Following For-Sale Market’s Lead (May Rent Report)
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Rent Growth Cools Slightly, Following For-Sale Market’s Lead (May Rent Report)

March 2025 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: Price Growth Slows Amid Rising Inventory
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March 2025 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: Price Growth Slows Amid Rising Inventory

new construction home sold
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April 2025: Despite The Headwinds, New Home Sales Blow Past Expectations

April 2025 Existing Home Sales Fall Ahead Of Peak Uncertainty
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April 2025 Existing Home Sales Fall Ahead Of Peak Uncertainty

Fewer building restrictions, more housing: Examining builders' response to demand
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Fewer building restrictions, more housing: Examining builders' response to demand

Renters Need to Earn $100K in Twice as Many Markets Than in 2020 (April Rent Report)
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Renters Need to Earn $100K in Twice as Many Markets Than in 2020 (April Rent Report)

Renters: Who is Most Likely Rent Burdened?
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Renters: Who is Most Likely Rent Burdened?

new construction home sold
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March 2025: Despite Waning Consumer Confidence, New Home Sales Exceed Expectations

Rent-Burdened Households Continue to Grow, Highlighting Need for More Assistance
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Rent-Burdened Households Continue to Grow, Highlighting Need for More Assistance

February 2025: New Home Sales Rebound In Relatively More Affordable Regions
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February 2025: New Home Sales Rebound In Relatively More Affordable Regions