Skylar Olsen

Chief Economist

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Skylar Olsen

CHIEF ECONOMIST

Skylar is the Chief Economist of Zillow.

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Skylar Olsen

Chief Economist

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EconResearchReal Estate Data

Skylar Olsen's Latest Articles

Gazing at the Horizon: Why the Buy/Rent Equation is Changing
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Gazing at the Horizon: Why the Buy/Rent Equation is Changing

Motivated to Move
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Motivated to Move

Less Money, More Problems: Black and Hispanic Access to Housing
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Less Money, More Problems: Black and Hispanic Access to Housing

Homeownership Experiences by Race: A National Story, Told Locally
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Homeownership Experiences by Race: A National Story, Told Locally

A Black & White Story, Unchanged for 115 Years
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A Black & White Story, Unchanged for 115 Years

Homeownership Is Affordable for First-Time Buyers, If They Can Clear Hurdles
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Homeownership Is Affordable for First-Time Buyers, If They Can Clear Hurdles

Hidden Households and their Future Housing Activity
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Hidden Households and their Future Housing Activity

Hidden Households and their Future Housing Activity
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Hidden Households and their Future Housing Activity

Doubled-up for Dollars
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Doubled-up for Dollars

Living Alone? So Are Your Parents.
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Living Alone? So Are Your Parents.

Fast Break: Why The Breakeven Horizon Remains Low
5 min read

Fast Break: Why The Breakeven Horizon Remains Low

College Towns: Buy vs. Rent
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College Towns: Buy vs. Rent

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