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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February 2025 Housing Starts: Cautiously Optimistic Builders Started More Projects Than Expected In February

During The Pandemic, Relatively Fewer Land-Use Restrictions In Some Markets Created Pockets of Housing Affordability
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During The Pandemic, Relatively Fewer Land-Use Restrictions In Some Markets Created Pockets of Housing Affordability

January 2025: Existing Home Sales Dip In January But More Sellers And Easing Rates Could Set The Stage For A Recovery
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January 2025: Existing Home Sales Dip In January But More Sellers And Easing Rates Could Set The Stage For A Recovery

Building More Housing, Improving Credit Reporting: Best First Steps to Boost Black Homeownership
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Building More Housing, Improving Credit Reporting: Best First Steps to Boost Black Homeownership

new home sales
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January 2025 Housing Starts: After Strong Year-End Finish, Single-Family Starts Fall Partly Due To Weather-Related Disruptions

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December 2024: New Home Sales Finished The Year Strong, Increasing Again in 2024

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December 2024 Housing Starts: Single-Family Starts Rebounded in 2024 To Their Highest Level Since 2021

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November 2024 Housing Starts: Single-Family Starts Rebound On Cautious Builder Optimism

A ‘Silver Tsunami’ Won’t Solve Housing Affordability Challenges
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A ‘Silver Tsunami’ Won’t Solve Housing Affordability Challenges

October 2024: New Home Sales Fell More Than Expected Due Largely To Hurricane Disruptions
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October 2024: New Home Sales Fell More Than Expected Due Largely To Hurricane Disruptions

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September 2024 Housing Starts: Housing Starts As Expected in September, Supported By Single-Family Construction

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Amid Affordability Crisis, Builders Continue Pivot Toward Condos and Townhomes

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