Orphe Divounguy

In this enlightening discussion, Orphe Divounguy, a Senior Economist at Zillow, shares his insights on the current housing market. He analyzes the imbalance between supply and demand caused by economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates. Orphe highlights emerging opportunities for investors, emphasizing regional variations, especially as millennials drive demand in a tight inventory market. The conversation also touches on the shift toward affordability, as buyers move from high-cost areas to more budget-friendly locations, making it a crucial time to strategize for future investments.

Dr. Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow and founder of the Quantitative Research Group, dives into key insights about the housing market in 2025. He discusses how homeowner wealth has influenced economic resilience and minimized recession risks. Orphe also highlights labor market challenges and the ongoing effects of a K-shaped recovery. The conversation covers wage growth, housing affordability, and trends in multifamily housing construction, shedding light on the relationship between economic indicators and residential mobility.

Orphe Divounguy, a Senior Economist at Zillow, shares critical insights into the housing market's shifting landscape. He discusses Zillow's downgraded home price forecast for 2025, attributing it to rising inventory and suppressed buyer demand due to high mortgage rates. The conversation delves into the impacts of multifamily construction on rent prices and explores whether the market has reached a supply-demand equilibrium. Divounguy also highlights potential factors that could reignite buyer demand in this stagnant environment.

In this discussion, Orphe Divounguy, a Senior Economist at Zillow, provides a refreshing outlook on the housing market as inventory surges and price cuts reach record levels. He highlights how sellers are becoming more realistic, benefiting buyers with lower prices and more choices. Orphe shares insights on how trade wars and inflation could impact housing, offering predictions for mortgage rates and emphasizing a surprisingly optimistic view for the rest of 2025, making it an intriguing listen for anyone in the real estate arena.

Orphe Divounguy, Senior Economist at Zillow, discusses Zillow's 2024 housing market predictions including a potential 'big reset' and an economic trifecta that could lead to a hot housing market. They also talk about improving housing inventory, headwinds to watch out for in 2024, and the impact of a presidential election on the property market.