Orphe Divounguy

Orphe Divounguy

Senior Economist

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MortgagesFinancingMarket trends
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

Mortgage Rates Slightly Higher This Week But Trending Lower
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Mortgage Rates Slightly Higher This Week But Trending Lower

Despite 7% Mortgage Rates, One in Seven Families Could Still Afford To Take On A New Mortgage
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Despite 7% Mortgage Rates, One in Seven Families Could Still Afford To Take On A New Mortgage

Affordability Crisis: Housing Shortage Worsened Despite Pandemic Construction Boom
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Affordability Crisis: Housing Shortage Worsened Despite Pandemic Construction Boom

Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Fall On Faster Than Expected Disinflation in May
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Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Fall On Faster Than Expected Disinflation in May

Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Ease Ahead of Last Month’s Jobs Report
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Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Ease Ahead of Last Month’s Jobs Report

How the Housing Market is Changing in Cities Gaining the Most New Neighbors
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How the Housing Market is Changing in Cities Gaining the Most New Neighbors

Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Increase Again As Concerns Over Debt Issuance Re-emerge
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Treasury Yields, Mortgage Rates Increase Again As Concerns Over Debt Issuance Re-emerge

Mortgage Rates Increase This Week On New Insights Into Fed Outlook
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Mortgage Rates Increase This Week On New Insights Into Fed Outlook

April 2024 Existing Home Sales: Weaker Than Expected Sales Due To Higher Mortgage Rates
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April 2024 Existing Home Sales: Weaker Than Expected Sales Due To Higher Mortgage Rates

April 2024 Housing Starts: Builders Cautiously Scale Back New Home Construction As Expectations Shift
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April 2024 Housing Starts: Builders Cautiously Scale Back New Home Construction As Expectations Shift

Mortgage Rates Lowest Since February As The Disinflation Trend Resumes
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Mortgage Rates Lowest Since February As The Disinflation Trend Resumes

Mortgage Rates Decreased This Week, Markets Continue to Expect Slowdown Ahead
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Mortgage Rates Decreased This Week, Markets Continue to Expect Slowdown Ahead

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